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Improving School Lunches: A Feasibility Study

Improving School Lunches: A Feasibility Study. ENGL 212: Technical Writing Michele Gann. Overview. Introduction Criteria Methods Research Results Conclusions Recommendations. Introduction . Examine the feasibility of adding fresh fruits and vegetables into the school lunch program

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Improving School Lunches: A Feasibility Study

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  1. Improving School Lunches: A Feasibility Study ENGL 212: Technical Writing Michele Gann

  2. Overview • Introduction • Criteria • Methods • Research Results • Conclusions • Recommendations

  3. Introduction • Examine the feasibility of adding fresh fruits and vegetables into the school lunch program • Research the need for healthier school lunches, focusing on three factors: • School lunches are contributing to obese children • School lunches are lacking in nutrition • Anchorage School District (ASD) continues to receive low scores for their lunch program

  4. Introduction • Determine positive and negative outcomes from improving the school lunch program • Healthy children • Improve scores for the lunch program at ASD • Provide healthier lunches • Identify if the school district can afford to improve their lunch menu • Is there funding available to make improvements? • Does the school district have the staff and resources to make adjustments to their lunch program?

  5. Criteria for Feasibility • Can ASD provide a salad bar for school lunches? • Is the public in favor of more fruits and vegetables for school lunches? • Can ASD help students make healthier food choices at school? • Will the public be willing to pay more for healthier lunches?

  6. Methods • Conducted secondary research through the UAA Consortium Library’s online database • Developed and distributed 15 questionnaires to UAA students • Analyzed and compiled the data from the completed questionnaires into graphs • Searched on-line sources and various text books on school lunches • Conducted internet research on the costs associated with salad bars in school

  7. Secondary Research Results • Let’s Move Salad Bars to School, is a program that provides free salad bars to schools • This program is grant and donation funded • Any K-12 school district participating in the National School Lunch Program is eligible to apply • This program can help increase the fruits and vegetables provided in schools • Children will increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables when given a variety of choices in a salad bar

  8. Primary Research Do you agree that ASD should serve locally grown produce daily? 53% Yes, definitely 47% Yes, sort of

  9. Primary Research What do you think are the best ways ASD can help students make healthier food choices?

  10. Primary Research Would you consider paying more for school lunches for any of the following changes?

  11. Primary Research Results • 53% of the respondents, agree that fruits and vegetables need to be served on a daily basis • 49% of the respondents, agree the best way ASD can help students make healthier food choices is to add a salad bar at lunch • 7 out of the 15 respondents, would pay more for school lunches for an increase of fresh fruit daily

  12. Conclusions The research completed concludes that even though there is a substantial amount of support to improve the school lunches, there is a need for further study on the related costs to improve this program.

  13. Recommendations • More research is needed • More public outreach is recommended to determine this study • Additional research on ASD’s student nutrition budget and the costs associated with buying food and supplies

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