Michnik Kaylee, Basilan Patricia, Cooke Chelsea, Lummerding Dominique, McAuley Riegann, Alaniz-Salinas Natalia, Engler-Stringer Rachel, Kang Ester, Nasser Roseann
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.
Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatoon, SK.
Can J Diet Pract Res. 2025 Mar 1;86(1):455-461. doi: 10.3148/cjdpr-2024-029. Epub 2025 Feb 5.
The universal school lunch program is a two-year population health intervention research study in two elementary schools in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to implement and evaluate a promising model for school food programs (SFPs) in Canada. A survey was administered to understand parent/caregivers' perceptions of the free, universal school lunch program, participation, and willingness to pay for a future school lunch program ( = 113). A healthy and cost-free lunch were the top two benefits recognized by parents/caregivers. The survey estimated student participation in the program at 77%. For future program planning, universal and cost-free were favoured program aspects to continue. In addition, 68% of parents/caregivers demonstrated a willingness to pay $2.00 per child per lunch. Understanding parental/caregiver expectations and attitudes towards SFPs can inform the planning, decision-making, and sustainability for future models and a national school food policy in Canada.
全民学校午餐计划是一项在萨斯喀彻温省萨斯卡通市的两所小学开展的为期两年的人群健康干预研究，旨在实施并评估加拿大学校食品计划（SFP）的一个有前景的模式。进行了一项调查，以了解家长/照顾者对免费全民学校午餐计划、参与情况以及为未来学校午餐计划付费的意愿（n = 113）。健康且免费的午餐是家长/照顾者认可的前两大益处。调查估计该计划的学生参与率为77%。对于未来的计划规划，全民且免费是倾向于继续实施的计划方面。此外，68%的家长/照顾者表示愿意为每个孩子每餐支付2.00加元。了解家长/照顾者对学校食品计划的期望和态度可为加拿大未来模式和国家学校食品政策的规划、决策及可持续性提供参考。
