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    Stakeholder perceptions of a comprehensive school food policy in Western Australia

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    Pettigrew, Simone
    Pescud, Melanie
    Donovan, Robert
    Date
    2012
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Pettigrew, Simone and Pescud, Melanie and Donovan, Robert. 2012. Stakeholder perceptions of a comprehensive school food policy in Western Australia. Heath Policy 108 (1): pp. 100-104.
    Source Title
    Heath Policy
    DOI
    10.1016/j.healthpol.2012.08.018
    ISSN
    0168-8510
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/3903
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Objectives: This study investigated stakeholder perceptions of the Healthy Food and Drink Policy that was recently implemented in Western Australian public schools. Methods: A two-phase approach involving more than 1800 study participants assessed stakeholders’ perceptions of the effects of the policy. Participating stakeholders included parents, principals, teachers, canteen managers, and Parents & Citizens Committee presidents. Results: Despite numerous complaints being lodged when the policy was first introduced, the results suggest strong support across all stakeholder groups. A substantial majority of all stakeholder groups agreed that the policy has improved the healthiness of foods provided in schools and that the policy constitutes an important opportunity to educate children about healthy eating. Conclusions: The study outcomes indicate that policy makers should rely on representative data to assess stakeholder reactions to and support for new school food policies rather than giving undue credence to ‘squeaky wheels’.

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