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Finally, their children would have access to nutritious foods in the school cafeteria! The only problem? Children do not eat it, according to a new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Schoolberg School of Public Health Stad Study, presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association.

The researchers observed 274 children from the New York Public School to the kindergarten in the second year to see how many small people have fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat milk or lean protein on their tray in The lunch line. While 75% of children chose lean protein entry, only 59% asked for a vegetable and only 58% chose a fruit. Not so many, especially considering healthy eaters, only 75% have really eaten the protein on their plate and that 24% have eaten their vegetables. No shocking over there.

Why did children put healthy food on their trays but not in their mouths? The results suggest that the cafeteria environment, the level of teacher monitoring and how food is served can be blamed. The children were significantly more likely to finish their meal if a teacher ate in the cafeteria with them and if the lunch periods were longer. Children were also more likely to nosh on whole vegetables and grains when the cafeteria was quieter. In addition, they found that students were more likely to eat cut foods in smaller pieces.

Will these conclusions play a role in the formation of future legislation? We will have to wait and see. In the meantime, apply some take-away research at home. Instead of tightening dinner between football and homework in front of the television, put yourself aside to sit around the kitchen table and enjoy family dinner. Although it can take a little more planning to your end, the calmer and calm meal will only enjoy your child.