University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Have recess before lunch

Submitter: Laura Barnes

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/100177

Description

Title
Have recess before lunch
Issue Date
2016
Keyword(s)
  • Food service -- Schools -- Environmental aspects
  • Green Lunchroom Challenge
  • School lunchrooms -- Environmental aspects
  • Food waste -- Source reduction (Waste management)
Abstract
Studies have shown a 30% reduction in plate waste when elementary school students were allowed to have recess before eating lunch. Physical activity can help increase a child's appetite. In addition, students are more likely to focus on eating during the lunch period when they are given an opportunity to burn off energy and socialize before lunch.
Publisher
Champaign, IL : Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
Series/Report Name or Number
Green Lunchroom Challenge Food Presentation Activity
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/100177
Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
Funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5

Owning Collections

Green Lunchroom Challenge PRIMARY
Activities, publications, and other information from the Green Lunchroom Challenge project.