Resource type
Research and Data
Research Reports
Research type
Food/Nutrient Analysis
Resource Materials
Summary of Findings (1.30 MB)
Final Report: Part 1 (2.82 MB)
Final Report: Part 2 (2.59 MB)
Final Report: Part 3 (2.00 MB)
Final Report: Part 4 (2.60 MB)
Final Report: Part 5 (3.07 MB)
Data Collection and Sampling (2.46 MB)
This study compares the nutrients provided in school meals and the nutrients consumed by students with several standards. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) are the daily intake levels of essential nutrients that are adequate to meet the nutrient needs of practically all healthy persons. The RDA are used to plan school meals.