Free School Meals as an Opportunity to Target Social Equality and Healthy Eating: Experiences from Norway (2021)

By:
Kristine E. Illøkken, Berit Johannessen, Mary E. Barker, Polly Hardy-Johnson, Nina Cecilie Øverby, Frøydis Nordgård Vik
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This study investigates the effects of a free school meal program in Norway, exploring how it impacts students' nutrition, social interactions, and overall school experience. Interviews with students and teachers reveal that free meals can encourage healthier eating habits, improve school functioning, and reduce social inequality. The study suggests that free school meals contribute positively to students' social environment and learning experiences and advocates for broader policy support for such programs.



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