Is the Balanced School Day Truly Balanced? A Review of the Impacts on Children, Families, and School Food Environments

Journal of School Health - Tập 85 Số 6 - Trang 405-410 - 2015
Theresa F. Wu1, Lesley A. Macaskill2, Marina I. Salvadori3, Paula D.N. Dworatzek4
1Section of Hospital Pediatrics, Alberta Children's Hospital, University of Calgary, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3B 6A8.
2Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Brescia University College at the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6G 1H2
3Department of Pediatrics, London Health Sciences Centre, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Western Ontario 800 Commissioners Road East, Room B1‐132C London Ontario Canada N6A 5W9
4Division of Food and Nutritional Sciences; Brescia University College, University of Western Ontario; 1285 Western Road London Ontario Canada N6G 1H2

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ABSTRACTBACKGROUNDThe Balanced School Day (BSD) is a scheduling policy that has the potential to impact children's food behaviors because students are provided with two 20‐minute eating opportunities versus the traditional 20‐minute lunch.METHODSWe aim to raise awareness of this grassroots academic policy and its potential consequences to inform future decision making and minimize potential unintended negative health consequences.RESULTSWhile there is limited research on this schedule, it has been shown that there is less time lost in transition from classroom to recess. Perception surveys have shown that principals and custodians are the most satisfied, followed by parents, teachers, and secretaries, with students being the least satisfied. The BSD is also perceived to improve organization of instructional time, playground cleanliness, and student concentration. Despite these purported benefits, there is limited data on the impact of the BSD on children's eating habits, physical activity, and body mass index (BMI). While 1 study reported fewer pedometer‐measured step counts during breaks in the BSD, more research is needed on the impact of this alternative schedule on children's food intake and BMI.CONCLUSIONSSchool and public health professionals must advocate for “health impact assessments” to assess the health effects of this policy.

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Journal of School Health

Tập 85 Số 6

405-410

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