Got Junk? The Federal Role in Regulating “Competitive” Foods

Authors

Eileen Salinsky, George Washington University

Document Type

Issue Brief

Publication Date

12-11-2009

Abstract

A wide variety of food and beverage items are available in schools in addition to the school meals provided through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. A long-standing source of controversy, the need for stronger federal restrictions on foods that compete with school meals is again under debate. This issue brief examines the availability and consumption of competitive foods, explores the regulation of these foods at the federal level, considers trends in state and local restrictions, and summarizes perceived barriers to improving the nutritional quality of competitive food options.

Comments

Issue brief no. 835

Recommended Citation

Salinsky, Eileen, "Got Junk? The Federal Role in Regulating “Competitive” Foods" (2009). National Health Policy Forum. Paper 233.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_centers_nhpf/233

Open Access

yes