Samples of research evidence that link this activity to outcomes:
Healthy meals and snacks
Research citation
Evidence strength
Related outcome: Academic proficiency scores increase
“School Breakfast Programs.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=20&t2=2&t3=105&id=503. Accessed 2 July 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Cognitive ability of children increases
“School Breakfast Programs.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=20&t2=2&t3=105&id=503. Accessed 2 July 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables increases
“School Breakfast Programs.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=20&t2=2&t3=105&id=503. Accessed 2 July 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables increases
What Works - Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions in Preschool & Child Care. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=78&id=491. Accessed 12 Feb. 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Food security increases
“School Breakfast Programs.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=20&t2=2&t3=105&id=503. Accessed 2 July 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Language and literacy skills improve
“School Breakfast Programs.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=20&t2=2&t3=105&id=503. Accessed 2 July 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Reduced sweetened beverage consumption
“School-Based Nutrition Education Programs.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=74&id=272. Accessed 2 July 2018. View
Growing
Related outcome: School attendance increases
“School Breakfast Programs.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=20&t2=2&t3=105&id=503. Accessed 2 July 2018. View