The Academic, Behavioral, and Health Influence of Summer Child Nutrition Programs: A  Narrative Review and Proposed Research and Policy Agenda

Since 1975, the US Department of Agriculture has sponsored the Summer Food Service Program as a nationwide strategy for providing nutritious meals to children and youth (aged 18 years or younger) in low-income communities during the summer months. Many programs are sponsored by community organizations as well as school districts that may offer the program through the Summer Food Service Program or a seamless waiver, allowing them to extend school meals programs into the summer. These summer nutrition programs are designed to decrease food insecurity and improve health outcomes among at-risk populations.

Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - April 8, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lindsey Turner, Hannah G. Calvert Tags: Research Source Type: research