The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) awarded a $674,300 Project Grant under the Cardiovascular Diseases Research program (CFDA 93.837) to The Washington University in University City, Missouri. This 4-year grant will fund a comprehensive study to examine the system-wide implementation and impact of recent policy changes providing schools more flexibility in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. The research aims to elucidate how these program changes affect the decisions and actions of key stakeholders, including school districts, food suppliers, and student consumers, as well as the resulting impacts on youth nutrition and health outcomes. The study will utilize a mixed-methods approach including nationwide surveys, industry interviews, and agent-based modeling to inform more effective and equitable policy development and implementation around school nutrition programs.
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