Abstract
The intervention had little impact on foods rich in starch and protein such as sandwiches and did not significantly reduce the weight of confectionery. No differences were seen between the two groups in terms of the energy, percentage fat, saturated fat or NMES. The smart lunch box significantly increased the percentage of children meeting all the school meal food-based standards (3.8% compared with 0.5 % in the control group). Children in the intervention group were also more likely to be provided with the five healthy food groups, starch, protein, dairy, fruit and vegetables (12% compared with 5 %). The smart lunch box increased the percentage of children having none or one restricted food or drink by 10 % (to 45 % from 35 %). The mean number of nutrient standards met was 6.4 of fourteen nutrients compared with 6.1 of fourteen nutrients for the control group. The smart lunch box improved some aspects of the contents of children’s packed lunches, both in terms of foods provided and foods consumed.
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