Flinders University: Parents back introduction of school meals in Australia
India, Aug. 16 -- Aussie parents are backing the introduction of school provided meals and potentially willing to pay for ensuring national dietary requirements are being met with a range of quality options, according to preliminary results in a national survey.The survey of parents with children aged 4-17 demonstrates their support for a national transformation of lunchbox meals relying on parents to make informed choices, says Flinders University Dietitian and PhD Candidate Alexandra Manson, who will present her findings at the Dietitians Australia Conference (14-16 August) in Adelaide.The survey by Caring Futures Institute researchers aimed to explore current school food practices, and 71 parents took part. The results show 86% of pare...
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