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Changes to the school environment are continually being made in response to the childhood overweight epidemic. Though most are in agreement that these changes have been long overdue, little is within the published literature about the impact of these changes on eating behavior. The speakers within this session will describe the various legislation that has been put in place around sugar sweetened beverages, and foods of minimal nutritional value. They will describe the impact of these interventions as well as identify variables that are thought to contribute to the success of these policies.

Session Objectives: 1)Evaluate the impact of sugar sweetened beverage policies and foods of minimal nutritional value policies on consumption patterns 2) Identify factors that are correlated with the ability for schools to comply with the policies 3)Describe a strategy (needs assessment) that could be used to promote implementation of the policies for changing the school food environment

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)