Table 2 Data mining results, linear regression, class (dependent) variable: total NEMS score

Banana quality

Acceptable, not acceptable/available

Apples available

yes, no

Carrots available

yes, no

Lettuce available

yes, no

Fat free hotdogs available - any brand

yes, no

Baked chips available – any brand

yes, no

Whole wheat bread available - any brand

yes, no

Skim or low-fat milk available (any size)

yes, no

Half gallon milk price: skim or low-fat compared to whole

regular > skim/lowfat, regular < skim/lowfat

Correlation coefficient = 0.921

constant

Restaurants: NEMS-R survey item

Item response

Nutrition information available on-site

yes, no

Identification of healthier menu items on take-away menu

yes, no

Identification of healthier menu items on website menu

yes, no

Nutrition information posted near POP¹ or available in brochure

yes, no

Signs, table tents, displays highlight healthy menu options

yes, no

Signs, table tents, displays encourage healthy eating

yes, no

Baked chips available

yes, no

100% wheat or whole grain bread available

yes, no

100% fruit juice available

yes, no

1% low-fat, skim, or non-fat milk available

yes, no

Fruit (w/out added sugar) available

yes, no

Non-fried vegetables (w/out added sauce)

yes, no

Main dish salads: healthy options available

yes, no

Main dishes/entrees: healthy options available

yes, no

Healthy entrees identified on menu

yes, no

All-you-can-eat or “unlimited trips”

yes, no

Correlation coefficient = 0.936

constant