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Direct linkNettles, Mary Frances – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2014
The NFSMI Research Summary is a continuing series of summaries reporting recently completed research and research-based resources funded by the National Food Service Management Institute. The following research studies are summarized in this article: (1) Succession Planning for Management Level Staff in School Nutrition Programs; (2)…
Descriptors: Nutrition Instruction, School Policy, Wellness, Training
Rainville, Alice Jo; King, Amber D.; Nettles, Mary Frances – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2013
Purpose/Objectives: A national trend to improve school breakfast participation is the integration of breakfast within the school day. Breakfast in the classroom programs increase student access to school breakfast. Service models include "grab and go," distribution of breakfasts to each classroom, and mobile breakfast carts in hallways.…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Nutrition, Case Studies, Program Effectiveness
Castillo, Alexandra; Nettles, Mary Frances – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2012
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this research study was to identify perceptions, practices, advantages, and barriers to implementation of branding concepts in school nutrition (SN) programs. Methods: Seven SN directors participated in an expert panel session to discuss trends and barriers to implementation of branding concepts in SN programs.…
Descriptors: Student Participation, Personality Traits, Food, Dining Facilities
Stinson, Wendy Bounds; Carr, Deborah; Nettles, Mary Frances; Johnson, James T. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2011
Purpose/Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the extent to which school nutrition (SN) programs have implemented food safety programs based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, as well as factors, barriers, and practices related to implementation of these programs. Methods: An online survey was…
Descriptors: School Districts, School Administration, Program Implementation, Breakfast Programs
Asperin, Amelia Estepa; Nettles, Mary Frances; Carr, Deborah H. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2010
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this project was to develop and validate a survey that will enable school nutrition (SN) directors and managers to identify and address issues affecting the non-participation of high school students in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Methods: The research was conducted in two phases. Qualitative data…
Descriptors: High Schools, Focus Groups, Lunch Programs, Nutrition
Molaison, Elaine Fontenot; Nettles, Mary Frances – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2010
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this research was to determine the prevalence of special food and/or nutrition needs in school nutrition programs. In addition, researchers focused on the issues surrounding these needs and the role of the school nutrition (SN) directors and managers in meeting these needs. Methods: An expert panel was used to…
Descriptors: Incidence, Nutrition, Health Needs, Special Needs Students
Castillo, Alexandra; Carr, Deborah; Nettles, Mary Frances – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2010
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this research project was to identify goals and establish best practices for school nutrition (SN) programs that serve students with special food and/or nutrition needs based on the four practice categories identified in previous National Food Service Management Institute, Applied Research Division (NFSMI, ARD)…
Descriptors: Child Health, Food Service, School Nurses, Nutrition
Bounds, Wendy; Nettles, Mary Frances; Johnson, James T. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2009
Purpose/Objectives: The objectives of this study were to examine the perceptions of school nutrition directors, principals/assistant principals, and teachers regarding issues important to consider when scheduling recess in relation to lunch, and to describe practices related to successfully implementing a recess before lunch program. Methods: A…
Descriptors: Principals, Scheduling, Elementary Schools, Focus Groups
Nettles, Mary Frances; Carr, Deborah H.; Cater, Jerry B.; Federico, Holly A. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2009
Purpose/Objectives: Study objectives were to identify the functional areas, competencies, knowledge, and skills needed by effective school nutrition (SN) assistants in the current SN environment, and determine at what point the SN assistant should be able to know/perform the knowledge/skill statement, at time of hire or after training. Methods: In…
Descriptors: Delphi Technique, Food Service, Occupational Information, Nutrition
Lofton, Kristi L.; Nettles, Mary Frances; Carr, Deborah H. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2009
Purpose: This study identifies best practices for school nutrition professionals serving the nutritional needs of Pre-Kindergarten (PreK) children in public schools. Methods: The two-phased study followed a best practices research model (BPRM) utilizing the seven practice categories identified from previous PreK research. In Phase I, an expert…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Nutrition, Program Effectiveness, Kindergarten
Rushing, Keith; Nettles, Mary Frances; Johnson, James T. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2009
Purpose: To identify operational issues and practices associated with operating school nutrition (SN) programs in school districts with less than 30,000 student enrollment. Method: The survey was adapted from a similar study that explored operational issues in school districts with enrollments of 30,000 or more students. The survey asked SN…
Descriptors: Breakfast Programs, Nutrition, School District Size, School Districts
Cross, Evelina W.; Asperin, Amelia Estepa; Nettles, Mary Frances – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of the research was to develop a competency-based performance appraisal resource for evaluating school nutrition (SN) managers and assistants/technicians. Methods: A two-phased process was used to develop the competency-based performance appraisal resource for SN managers and assistants/technicians. In Phase I, draft…
Descriptors: Personnel Evaluation, Nutrition, Rating Scales, Interviews
Rushing, Keith; Nettles, Mary Frances; Johnson, James T. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2009
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose was to identify the leadership characteristics and qualities perceived by school nutrition (SN) directors as necessary for success and determine whether training is needed to develop these attributes. Methods: A panel of seven SN professionals was assembled to ascertain their opinions regarding leadership…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Global Approach, Integrity, Leadership Qualities
