This research aims to understand adolescents' perceptions of the school food environment to enhance healthy eating initiatives.
Qualitative interviews with adolescents
Analysis of student experiences and self-reported practices
Focus on rural school settings
Identified key discrepancies between actual experiences and reported practices among students
Highlighted the importance of student involvement in program development
Provided insights for creating a more effective fruit-based program
Abstract
Discrepancies between student experiences and self-reported practices highlight the importance of incorporating student voices. Findings inform a student-driven, fruit-based program in rural schools.