Evaluation of school breakfast programs in Prince Edward Island

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dc.contributor.advisorMcKenna, Mary
dc.contributor.authorMcNeil, Matthew
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-01T16:26:24Z
dc.date.available2023-03-01T16:26:24Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.date.updated2020-08-07T00:00:00Z
dc.description.abstractOver the past 15 years, provinces across Canada have developed school nutrition policies to inform nutrition decisions. In addition, Breakfast for Learning (BFL), a national organization, has developed Keys to Success standards to guide school breakfast programs. Although the number of school breakfast programs in Canada has increased in recent years, there has been little evaluation of the effects of the policies or standards on programs. Evaluation is important as it informs program decision-making and establishes accountability for policy makers, organizations, and other stakeholders. In 2010, the School Nutrition and Activity Project (SNAP) in Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted the first provincial evaluation of PEI school breakfast programs based on district policies. Data were collected through questionnaires and on-site observations. Results indicate that some policy standards are being met, but overall, most programs need improvement. Only 2 schools scored 75% or higher on their adherence to the Keys to Success. Elementary, consolidated, and middle schools scored significantly higher than high schools. It is recommended that future policy-makers strengthen PEI nutrition policies by implementing required standards for breakfast programs.
dc.description.copyrightMatthew McNeil, 2012
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dc.format.extentxiii, 179 pages
dc.format.mediumelectronic
dc.identifier.otherThesis 9066
dc.identifier.urihttps://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/13844
dc.language.isoen_CA
dc.publisherUniversity of New Brunswick
dc.rightshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2
dc.subject.disciplineKinesiology
dc.titleEvaluation of school breakfast programs in Prince Edward Island
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineKinesiology
thesis.degree.fullnameMaster of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of New Brunswick
thesis.degree.levelmasters
thesis.degree.nameM.Sc.E.S.S.

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