School Food Environment Assessment

Advancing evidence-based research for inclusive and effective school food programs

Shaping the Future of School Food Programs

Through evidence-based research and collaborative efforts, we're working to understand and improve school food environments across the globe. Our comprehensive assessment tools are helping shape feasible, inclusive, and effective national school food programs.

Key Research Findings

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Assessment Quality

89% of current tools are rated medium or low quality, highlighting opportunities for methodological advancement.

02

Environmental Focus

Physical environment emerges as the most explored dimension, while economic factors present opportunities for deeper investigation.

03

Canadian Context

Leading with high-quality assessment tools while addressing the critical balance of health promotion and universal access.

04

Research Scope

Analysis of 73 studies reveals strong emphasis on physical and sociocultural dimensions, identifying key areas for expansion.

Program Distribution Analysis