Salty or Sweet? Nutritional Quality, Consumption, and Cost of Snacks Served in Afterschool Programs

摘要

BACKGROUNDSnacks served in afterschool programs (ASPs, 3-6pm) represent an important opportunity to promote healthy eating. ASP policies suggest a fruit/vegetable is served daily, while sugar-sweetened foods/beverages and artificially flavored snacks are eliminated. Limited information exists on the types of snacks served in ASPs, if snacks meet existing nutrition policies, whether children eat the snacks, and their cost.