Impact of COVID-19 School-Related Policies in Ontario on Parents' School Lunch Packing Habits.
Can J Diet Pract Res
; 84(1): 10-16, 2023 03 01.
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ABSTRACT
Purpose:
COVID-19 has disrupted the daily routines of many Canadian families. In Ontario, provincially mandated public health measures have resulted in significant changes to school policies, including those related to food. The impact of COVID-19 related school food policies on parental lunch packing habits is unknown; therefore, this study investigated how school-related COVID-19 policies have impacted parental school lunch packing habits.Methods:
Parents (N = 287) of school-aged children were recruited from parent-specific Facebook groups across Ontario, Canada, to complete an online survey regarding lunch packing habits. This survey was developed based on findings from a previously conducted scoping review. Open-ended survey responses were inductively analyzed.Results:
Three over-arching themes were constructed (1) Food Programs and COVID-19; (2) Schedule Changes; and (3) School Policy Changes. Parents explained that the cancellation or modification of food programs at schools, changes to the length of time children are given to eat at school, and removal of access to microwaves, garbage cans, and teacher assistance during lunch have forced parents to change their lunch packing habits.Conclusion:
Findings from this study demonstrate a need for better support to help ease the burden parents experience when packing their child's school lunch, during an already extremely stressful time.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Servicios de Alimentación
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COVID-19
Límite:
Child
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Can J Diet Pract Res
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article