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September 10, 2025Canadian Food Studies / La Revue canadienne des études sur l alimentationOpen Access

Toward a national school food program in Canada

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KMKaterina MaximovaSt. Michael's HospitalJDJulia DabravolskajSt. Michael's HospitalTTThinh Ngoc TranMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Implication

Descriptive analysis shows barriers to school food programs in Canada, highlighting the need for a national food policy.

Key Points

  • A significant decrease in school food program availability was reported in secondary schools, while elementary schools showed improvements.
  • Elementary schools engaged in health promotion interventions improved awareness and compliance with provincial nutrition guidelines.
  • Barriers such as funding and infrastructure challenges consistently affected school food program availability over the years.
  • There is a pressing need for a national school food program to enhance children's diets and promote health equity.

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Maximova et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c189d99b7b07f3a06136e2https://doi.org/10.15353/cfs-rcea.v12i2.708
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