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Figure 7.1. An ecological framework depicting the multiple influences on what people eat, described by Story, et al., 2008 [15].
Implications for future research
The knowledge gained from the studies performed has implications for future research. These concern the individual factors, of stakeholders and students, and the social and physical environments (Figure 7.1). In my opinion, creating successful healthier school environments requires more insight into: 1) the sustainability of healthier school canteen policy; 2) students’ food choices throughout the day, not limited to the school setting; and 3) school-based implementation.
Improve knowledge about sustainable implementation of healthier school canteen policy
The studies showed that support in implementation of healthier canteen guidelines resulted into healthier canteens. However, whether these effects will remain is unknown. To be able to scale-up the support and to reach all schools willing to work towards a healthier canteen, investigation is needed into the supportive implementation: a) over a
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