Authors: Tapper, Katy; Murphy, Simon; Moore, Laurence; Lynch, Rebecca; Clark, Rachel

Source: British Food Journal, Volume 109, Number 3, 2007 , pp. 206-215(10)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - The purpose of this paper is to report findings on an initiative set up by The Welsh Assembly Government to provide free, healthy breakfasts to primary school children throughout Wales. <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - The research employed a cluster randomised controlled trial design with 58 schools in South, West and North Wales. Quantitative measures were taken at baseline, four months and 12 months. <B>Findings</B> - With the injection of more money and effective services it was found that the free school breakfast initiative could help improve health and social inequalities. <B>Originality/value</B> - This paper provides some of the background to the initiative, describes the evaluation and highlights some of the key methodological issues that arose during the course of the research.

Keywords: Children (age groups); Government; Nutrition; Primary schools; Wales

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00070700710732538

Publication date: 2007-03-27

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