Implementation of California state school competitive food and beverage standards.

摘要: BACKGROUND: Competitive foods and beverages are available on most US school campuses. States districts adopting nutrition standards to regulate these products, but few studies have reported the extent which schools able adhere competitive regulations. The purpose of this study was describe in disadvantaged communities were implement California food beverage standards. METHODS: Data (n = 1019) 572 ) offered for sale 19 campuses collected 2005 200 8. Descriptive statistics generated overall adherence rates by venue level. Logistic regression models tested predictors continuous categorical variables (eg, venue, item selling price). RESULTS: show an increase from 8 average Several had statistically significant associations with or nonadherence. Adherence higher sold stores than vending machines. Higher price associated lower adherence. classified as entrees more likely snack items, larger total size (in fluid ounces) CONCLUSIONS: Schools begun policies. However, environments, particularly secondary schools, not 100% compliant These findings can inform policymakers officials about feasibility implementing schools.