Sunday, November 15, 2009

Food Waste is Reduced when Elementary-School Children have Recess Before Lunch

https://fns.state.mn.us/StrategicPlan/PDF/ToolKit/FoodWaste.pdf

This article discusses food waste in elementary school cafeterias. Researchers found that food waste was significantly reduced when recess was before lunch. In explanation of this observation, it is believed that children do not finish their meals due to pressure to go outside with their friends.

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