Implementation of a Healthy Food and Beverage Policy at a Public University
Zachary Rickrode-Fernandez, Janice Kao, Mary NR Lesser, Kim Guess
Abstract
University nutrition policies are a useful step toward improving the food environment for students, faculty, and staff, leading to improved health outcomes for the campus community. As 1 of the first universities to adopt and implement a campus-wide nutrition policy, the objective of this report is to share the university's experience with policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, challenges, facilitators, and recommendations to inform these processes for future university nutrition policies.
Topics & Concepts
Public universityNutrition EducationHealthy foodBusinessMedical educationPublic policyPublic healthPolitical scienceMedicinePublic relationsNursingGerontologyPublic administrationFood scienceChemistryLawObesity, Physical Activity, DietHealth and Lifestyle StudiesFood Security and Health in Diverse Populations