Journal
HEALTH POLICY
Volume 108, Issue 1, Pages 100-104Publisher
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2012.08.018
Keywords
Food; Nutrition policy; Obesity; Parents; Schools
Funding
- Healthway WA
- Western Australian Department of Education
- Healthway [17423] Funding Source: researchfish
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Objectives: This study investigated stakeholder perceptions of the Healthy Food and Drink Policy that was recently implemented in Western Australian public schools. Methods: A two-phase approach involving more than 1800 study participants assessed stakeholders' perceptions of the effects of the policy. Participating stakeholders included parents, principals, teachers, canteen managers, and Parents & Citizens Committee presidents. Results: Despite numerous complaints being lodged when the policy was first introduced, the results suggest strong support across all stakeholder groups. A substantial majority of all stakeholder groups agreed that the policy has improved the healthiness of foods provided in schools and that the policy constitutes an important opportunity to educate children about healthy eating. Conclusions: The study outcomes indicate that policy makers should rely on representative data to assess stakeholder reactions to and support for new school food policies rather than giving undue credence to 'squeaky wheels'. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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