School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health Smarter Lunchrooms Movement Lorraine Lanningham-Foster Associate Professor of Human Nutrition

Overview Smarter Lunchroom Movement (SLM) Evidenced-based, simple low- and no-cost changes with an emphasis on lunchroom environments and behavioral economics Dr. Brian Wansink at the Cornell University Food & Brand Lab started SLM in 2009 Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs (the B.E.N. Center) Funded and supported by USDA Addresses National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines Team Nutrition SLM strategies now incorporated into criteria for HealthierUS School Challenge

6 Basic Principles Behavioral economics principles based on research concerning various environmental cues that influence eating behavior True in school lunchrooms, restaurants, & home kitchens Manage Portion Sizes Increase Convenience Improve Visibility Enhance Taste Expectations Utilize Suggestive Selling Set Smart Pricing Strategies

Best Practices Fruit Display fruit on all lunch lines in 2 locations (1 near the register) Display whole fruit in a bowl or basket instead of a stainless steel bin or tray Vegetables Give vegetables creative/descriptive names and display names next to or with vegetables on the line Display the targeted creative/descriptive names on posters or menu boards outside the cafeteria

Wellness Opportunities Foodservice staff training and development Smarter Lunchroom Movement “No Time To Train” 10-minute workshops Plate/Tray waste training Breakfast and lunch menu development/presentation Parent engagement Communication through school menus

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