Table 2 Themes identified in the study
From: Parents’ and teachers’ views of the promotion of healthy eating in Australian primary schools
Perceived strengths of primary schools in the promotion of healthy eating | |
Theme 1. Food and nutrition education programs | |
Theme 2. Being community based, reaching parents | |
Theme 3. Teachers as role models and the authority of schools | |
Theme 4. Healthy school food environments | |
a. Fruit breaks and providing free fruit | |
b. Rules over food breaks | |
c. Healthy canteens and lunch orders | |
Perceived weaknesses of primary schools in the promotion of healthy eating | |
Theme 1. Limited time | |
Theme 2. Lack of knowledge, expertise and motivation | |
Theme 3. Unhealthy school food environments | |
Theme 4. Cost of food and nutrition education and associated lack of funding |