When School Meals Are No Longer Free: A Qualitative Exploration of Elementary School Teachers' Experiences and Perceptions (AUDIO)

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What happens when school meals are no longer free? Deborah A. Olarte, PhD, RD, explores elementary school teachers' experiences before and after the end of the federal universal free school meals (UFSM) policy. Researchers found that teachers perceived the policy had helped reduce student hunger and family stress, while its expiration was associated with increased hunger, anxiety about meal costs, and decreased participation in school meal programs.

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Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

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