Food Education Research Articles

Urban farming for social benefit

The study provides an exploration of unban farming by delving into the diverse dimensions of stakeholders, challenges, typologies, methodologies, and societal impacts. The study engages with a spectrum of participants, from project initiators to financing institutions, highlighting the necessity for coordinated efforts and early communication to effectively address challenges such as regulatory hurdles, technical considerations, and financing obstacles. A typology of Urban Farming products is presented, revealing three primary strategic orientations - Sustainable Food Production, Education and Social Commitment, and Urban Qualities - each wielding distinctive transformative potential. The nuanced examination of five types of Urban Farming initiatives further emphasizes their diverse purposes and acknowledges overlaps that underscore the interconnected nature of these endeavors. The exploration extends to innovative methods in urban farming, focusing on sustainable food production through advanced techniques like hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics. Spatial configurations for optimal land use in urban environments are scrutinized, revealing diverse and innovative forms of agriculture, from Rooftop Farming to Vertical Farming and Shipping Containers. Environmental aspects underscore the complex relationship between high yield urban agriculture and its environmental impact. The economic analysis sheds light on challenges and opportunities in financing, spatial constraints, and energy efficiency, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of financial strategies and the potential for interconnected local food networks. The study contributes to the future of urban agriculture, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that integrates technological innovation, economic feasibility, accessibility, and broader societal impacts to shape a sustainable and resilient urban farming landscape.

Food and nutrition information requirements of Australian primary school parents.

To explore what Australian primary school parents want to learn about food and nutrition to improve their children's eating behaviours, as well as the associations between parents' personal and demographic characteristics and their views regarding their food and nutrition knowledge needs. An online nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2021 using a mixed-methods approach. Logistic regression analysis was utilised to examine the relationship between parents' demographics, personal values and their views. Content analysis was performed using Leximancer. Australia. Seven hundred and eighty-seven parents. Fifty-one per cent wanted to learn more about food and nutrition to improve their children's healthy eating habits, and 77% of those preferred schools to provide that information. Online/printed newsletters and YouTube were the most preferred methods for receiving food and nutrition related information. Higher universalism-concern value (concern for the welfare of those in the larger society and world) scores were positively associated parents' preference for schools to provide food and nutrition-related information. Parents with non-English-speaking backgrounds and younger parents were more likely to want to learn about food and nutrition. Parents wanted to learn more about encouraging healthy eating, ideas for the lunchbox, food labels and age-specific portion sizes and recommendations. Findings can inform public health educators and assist them in designing future food and nutrition education programmes and resources targeting primary school parents.

Predictive Modeling of Energy Poverty with Machine Learning Ensembles: Strategic Insights from Socioeconomic Determinants for Effective Policy Implementation

This study aims to identify the key predictors of the multidimensional energy poverty index (MEPI) by employing advanced machine learning (ML) ensemble methods. Traditional energy poverty research often relies on conventional statistical techniques, which limits the understanding of complex socioeconomic factors. To address this gap, we propose an approach using three distinct ML ensemble models: extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost)‐random forest (RF), XGBoost‐multiple linear regression (MLR), and XGBoost‐artificial neural network (ANN). These models are applied to a comprehensive dataset encompassing various socioeconomic indicators. The findings demonstrate that the XGBoost‐RF ensemble achieves exceptional accuracy and reliability, with a root mean squared error (RMSE) of 0.041, an R‐squared (R2) of 0.975, and a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.992. The XGBoost‐MLR ensemble shows superior generalizability, maintaining a consistent R2 of 0.845 across both the testing and training phases. The XGBoost‐ANN model balances complexity with predictive capability, achieving an RMSE of 0.056, an R2 of 0.954 in the testing phase, and an R2 of 0.799 in training. Significantly, the study identifies “Education,” “Food Consumption Score (FCS),” “Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIA),” and “Dietary Diversity Score (DDS)” as critical predictors of MEPI. These results highlight the intricate relationship between energy poverty and factors related to food security and education. By integrating the insights from these ML models with policy initiatives, this study offers a promising new approach to addressing energy poverty. It highlights the importance of education, food security, and socioeconomic factors in crafting effective policy interventions.

Effectiveness of food and nutritional education activities in children under the age of two: a systematic review

Resumo Objetivos: avaliar a eficácia das ações de educação alimentar e nutricional (EAN) utilizadas para crianças de até dois anos de idade. Métodos: a revisão sistemática foi conduzida de acordo com o Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA). A pesquisa foi realizada em 2022 nas bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde/Lilacs, Pubmed/Medline e Science Direct. A seleção dos artigos foi realizada independentemente no programa Microsoft Excel®, sendo incluídos os artigos que avaliaram a EAN aplicada a crianças de até dois anos de idade. O risco de viés foi avaliado pela ferramenta do The Joanna Briggs Institute. Resultados: a pesquisa resultou em 1.523 estudos e nove foram incluídos na revisão. Os artigos apresentaram baixo risco de viés e boa qualidade metodológica. As estratégias de EAN foram desenvolvidas especialmente com os pais das crianças. Foram realizadas palestras, oficinas e elaborados materiais didáticos. Na maioria dos estudos, as atividades desenvolvidas ajudaram a melhorar a saúde e o padrão alimentar das crianças. Conclusão: portanto, as atividades de EAN foram eficazes para a construção de hábitos alimentares saudáveis na infância. Registro do Prospero: CRD42022325608.

The Effect of Boko Haram Insurgency on Health and Nutrition among the Residents of Bolori 2 of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council of Borno State, Nigeria.

The Effect of Boko Haram Insurgency on Health and Nutrition among the Residents of Bolori 2 of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council of Borno State, Nigeria.

Trajectory of food and nutritional education policies in Brazil

Resumo A Educação Alimentar e Nutricional é o campo de conhecimento que leva em conta as representações sobre o comer e a comida, os conhecimentos e os valores da alimentação, com vistas à autonomia de escolha dos sujeitos em questões relacionadas à alimentação e à nutrição. Este texto é resultado de uma pesquisa teórica com o objetivo de identificar a trajetória da Educação Alimentar e Nutricional no Brasil, que a delineou como campo de conhecimento. As políticas atuais desse campo de conhecimento são fruto da superação de um passado em que predominavam abordagens educativas voltadas para a alimentação que ocorriam de forma descontextualizada, normativa e estritamente biológica. Essa trajetória envolve disputas em sua teoria e prática que evidenciam que a resolução do problema da alimentação no Brasil é perpassada por uma profunda reestruturação econômica e social. Destacamos a necessidade de que as práticas de Educação Alimentar e Nutricional sejam pautadas pela perspectiva crítica e emancipatória de educação.

The economic performance of Italian olive oil companies: a comparative quantitative approach using the Anova and Tukey-Kramer methods

<p>Italian olive oil companies play a significant role in this nation's economy, which is among the top in the world for its geomorphological and meteorological characteristics. This research analyzed the performance of three profitability ratios (return on equity (R.O.E.), return on investment (R.O.I.), and return on sales (R.O.S.)) of 3184 companies from 2013 to 2022. Average ratios for each year and critical descriptive statistics were calculated. Broken lines and interpolating curves, obtained from sixth-degree polynomial equations maximizing R<sup>2</sup>, represent the trends. One-way ANOVA and Tukey-Kramer methods facilitated statistical comparisons between macro-regions. Despite the regular consumption of olive oil, the profitability of businesses has been erratic and fluctuating, probably due to the varying productivity of raw material crops. The pandemic seems to have had no impact. There are no statistically significant differences between macro-areas. The results are helpful to Italian and foreign entrepreneurs who can relate their situation to the average situation in context, highlighting possible gaps that, if negative, must be bridged with a timely management review. National and supranational political authorities can also use this study to orient the frequent support policies in the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors. So too can the bodies in charge of food education, especially for young people, can encourage the use of olive oil where it is lacking. The main limitation of this study was its focus on a small set of profitability ratios. In the future, the study should consider other profitability and asset ratios and investigate investments in sustainability, keeping in mind that all enterprises should contribute to developing eco-friendly production systems.</p>

Integrating Cantonese Culture into Childhood Food Education

Integrating Cantonese Culture into Childhood Food Education

초등학생 대상 지구시민교육의 효과 평가

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Earth Citizenship Education by a non-profit corporation on sixth-grade students in elementary school. To this end, from April to July 2023, education and campaigns were conducted, targeting one class of sixth graders at N Elementary School in Seoul, selected for the Global Citizenship Education Program encompassing food education, environmental education, and social education. First, Food education covered three topics and a campaign promoting the right food practices. These include ‘nutrition balance and taste education,’ ‘food labeling education’, and ‘animal welfare education’. Similarly, environmental education covered three themes and school clean-up campaigns: ‘proper cleaning class,’ ‘blue ocean class’, and ‘virus and earth environment class’. Finally, social education focused on two topics: ‘cognitive domain and media literacy’, and ‘project design,’ emphasizing empathy education for fostering coexistence. Over ten weeks, professional instructors visited the school for 80 to 90 minutes each week to deliver experiential face-to-face lectures and organize practical missions. To assess the effect of Earth Citizenship Education, students' knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral aspects related to each topic were surveyed before and after the education. The first survey, aimed at capturing immediate effects, was conducted one week after the education, while the second survey was administered a month later to confirm the continuity of behavioral changes. The collected data underwent statistical analysis using SPSS 21.0. Results reveal that elementary school students’ scores across knowledge, attitude, and behavioral areas improved by 13.2, 23.0, and 10.0 points, respectively, post 1st and 45.1 post 2nd. The average scores stood at 86.4, 77.4, and 59.4 points post 1st and 94.5 points post 2nd. Environmental education recorded improvements of 9.6, 13.3, and 5.9 points post 1st, and 37.6 points post 2nd, with average scores of 76.2, 79.2, and 64.4 points post 1st, and 96.1 points post 2nd. In addition, social education showed improvements of 9.0, 2.7, and 6.1 points post 1st and 40.0 points post 2nd, with average scores of 84.0, 75.5, and 47.8 points post 1st and 81.7 points post 2nd. Elementary school students expressed high satisfaction with Earth Citizenship Education, especially the student-centered learning consisting of direct activities and experiences, with average scores of 84.9 and 75.2 points for food education, 83.0 and 75.6 points for environmental education, and 80.0 and 75.0 points for social education. However, there remains room for improvement in the recommendation scores. In conclusion, the study confirms that Earth Citizenship Education provided by the local community effectively changed elementary school students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. In addition, it was confirmed that the sustained effect on behavioral change could be attributed to teacher intervention aligned with the school curriculum, such as subject-related campaigns, providing review materials, and activities in Practical Arts subjects. Consequently, continuous post-education intervention can effectively bring about changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors through proper food, environment, and social practices in daily life. Furthermore, this study can potentially contribute to developing a customized educational model in Practical Arts subjects through collaborations between local communities and schools.

Análise das políticas de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional nos países da Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa

Public Policies are essential for the guarantee of Human Rights, such as the Human Right to Adequate Food (DHAA), which refers to an individual having access to food with quality, quantity and safety to meet their needs. To this end, Food and Nutritional Security (FNS) is involved in this process, which concerns a safe and continuous diet, which respects the stages of a person’s life and which is sustainable and permanent. The objective of this article is to present the main Public Policies for Food and Nutrition Security of the countries that make up the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP). An exploratory and qualitative documentary research was carried out to collect data on Public FNS Policies in CPLP countries. Data were collected from public archives, official documents, books, scientific articles, reports and legislation of the countries that make up this community. Among the FNS policies found, it is clear that there are weaknesses in the legitimacy of the DHAA in these countries and that some policies to strengthen and support FNS are outdated or incomplete, such as in the context of food acquisition, food and nutrition education and income transfer. Therefore, this work shows that there is a need for these CPLP Member States to improve and develop effective and equitable public policies that guarantee the Human Right to Adequate Food and Food and Nutrition Security for the population.

Branding and Promoting of Healthy Food in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM SRIKANDI) Sokawetan, Merdikorejo

Abstract. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM/MSMEs) have been recognized as the pillar of the Indonesian economy in general. Small and micro businesses have also been proven to be able to survive in scroll situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Departing from this, the UMKM SRIKANDI built a productive business in the form of Kedai Srikandi. This stall is different from other stalls because individual stalls do not carry out food production but by members in their respective homes. The problem that arises is that food quality standards, especially in terms of health, are uneven. The dimensions of food hygiene and health are not standardized, such as the excessive use of coloring, preservatives, and flavorings that will endanger the health of the consumer. Diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, cough and so on will easily attack people who eat a lot of harmful substances. Efforts to solve the problem are carried out with a promotive and disease prevention approach that will be carried out to all residents involved in making snacks sold at Kedai Srikandi, by conducting education and socialization of healthy food making. This education and socialization were expected to help residents in producing healthy food, both for sale at Kedai Srikandi and for self-consumption. Healthy food was also expected to be the MSMEs/UMKM SRIKANDI brand and will support the promotion of the products.

Reaching Communities Through Food Allergy Advocacy, Research, and Education: A Comprehensive Analysis

This article explores the multifaceted approach of food allergy (FA) advocacy, research, and education to address the diverse challenges associated with FA, such as disparities in socioeconomic status, food security, quality of life, and the overall burden of the disease. Advocacy initiatives are instrumental in driving policy changes, raising public awareness, and directing substantial research funding, with a focus on reducing disparities. They have influenced allergen labeling regulations and improved access to epinephrine, emphasizing the importance of school-based management plans, especially in underserved communities. Research in FA informs medical practices and offers them hope for improved treatments. Recent breakthroughs in peanut allergy prevention and oral immunotherapy trials exemplify the potential for advancements while highlighting the need to address disparities in health care access. Education is a critical tool for prevention, raising awareness, and reducing the risk of allergic reactions. Efforts should be tailored to reach marginalized communities, particularly in schools where education on FA management is essential. Collaborating directly with communities is imperative to ensure inclusivity and address disparities. Barriers such as mistrust, language and cultural differences, and lack of diversity among researchers must be overcome to encourage diverse participation in research studies. This article concludes by emphasizing the significance of a comprehensive approach to FA research that prioritizes equity and inclusivity. The call to action highlights the need for global initiatives to reshape the landscape of FA care and address disparities in health care access and outcomes.

Food Security And Education As An Integral Field of Social Policy

Ekonomik kriz dönemlerinde hane harcamalarında ilk daralma eğitim ve sağlık kalemlerinde görülür. Beslenme ve barınma gibi yaşamsal ihtiyaçlara yönelik harcamaların önceliklendirilmiş olsa da bu kalemlerdeki harcamalarda da nitel ve nicel daralma gözlemlenmektedir. Bu durumda ekonomik kriz yönetiminde önemi giderek artan kamusal harcamalar ve özellikle sosyal politika harcamalarında eğitim ve sağlık alanında yapılacak yatırımlar, toplumun dezavantajlı kesimlerini korumaya yönelik harcamalar ve alternatif politika araçlarının geliştirilmesi hayati önem taşımaktadır. 
 
 Bu çalışma ekonomik kriz ve refah politikalarındaki gerileme bağlamında gıda güvencesi ve eğitim başarısı arasındaki ilişkiye odaklanmaktadır. Çalışmanın temel sorunsalı refah politikaları arasında eğitim, sağlık ve beslenme kalemlerindeki artan ihtiyaca rağmen mevcut uygulamaların karşılayıcılığının sınırlı olmasıdır. Daha özel olarak bu çalışma eğitim yaşındaki nüfusun gıda güvencesi ve eğitim başarısını entegre bir sosyal politika alanı olarak kavramsallaştırmayı hedeflemektedir. Çalışmanın birinci bölümünde makroekonomik göstergeler, toplu veri setleri ve hane halkı araştırması ışığında ekonomik krizin genel bir görüntüsü ve eğitim, sağlık ve gıda güvencesi alanlarındaki sonuçları değerlendirilecektir. İkinci olarak, gıda güvencesi ve eğitim başarısı arasındaki ilişki bu iki alandaki verilerin karşılaştırmalı analiziyle ortaya konacak, gıda güvencesi ve eğitim başarısı arasındaki tamamlayıcı ilişki tartışılacaktır. Son olarak, dünyada ve Türkiye’de aynı anda bu iki alanı kapsayan sosyal politika uygulamaları tartışılacak ve geleceğe dönük politika önerileri sunulacaktır.

Examining the Effects of Reproductive and Productive Teaching Styles Interventions on Primary Schoolchildren. What Implications for Physical Education Teachers?

Background. In recent years, the study of the teacher-student relationship in the teaching-learning processes in physical education has had great emphasis. Previous studies have shown that the use of the Spectrum of Teaching Styles can enhance intrinsic motivation, enjoyment, adherence to physical activity and physical activity levels in children and adolescents. Study purpose. The present study aims to assess if a physical education (PE) intervention based on the variations in teaching styles, with reference to productive ones, can also have positive effects on physical fitness. Materials and methods. The sample involved 4 primary school classes (n = 124 children, mean age = 8–10 years) recruited from the SBAM (Health, Wellness, Food Education and Movement at School) Project in Apulia, Southern Italy. The classes were randomly assigned to the Experimental Group (EG) and the Control Group (CG). The EG followed a 5-month experimental intervention based on the variation of teaching styles, while the CG performed regular PE lessons. Physical fitness was assessed with Standing Long Jump (SLJ), 1kg Medicine Ball Throw (MBT), and 20 m sprint (20 m)tests, while two validated questionnaires were used to evaluate physical self-perception (PSP) and enjoyment. A 2x2 (intervention group x time) ANOVA was carried out to assess significant difference and interaction effect pre (t0) and post (t1) intervention protocol. Results. Data analysis showed a significant improvement of physical fitness in both EG and CG, while PSP and enjoyment increased only in EG. Moreover, significant (p < .05) interaction effects were found for 20m sprint, PSP and Enjoyment with low effect size (η2 ~ .20). Conclusions. The results of the present study highlight the effectiveness of a PE intervention based on the variation of teaching styles in improving physical fitness, self-perception, and enjoyment. Moreover, the use of productive teaching styles significantly impacts self-perception and enjoyment that are important mediating factors for guaranteeing better adherence to physical activity.

Optimizing PPKn Formative Test in Elementary School Level with Digital Food Education Game

This research discusses the importance of integrating digital learning media, particularly interactive formative tests based on regional food education games, to enhance the learning outcomes of Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn) at the Elementary School (SD) level. The main goal of PPKn is to cultivate good character and citizenship in students. In the digital era, the use of technology is considered essential to provide a more interactive and engaging learning experience. This study employs a qualitative method and a case study framework to propose the implementation of interactive formative tests through digital learning media, focusing on the use of regional food education games. The research instruments involve the development and application of interactive formative tests based on food education games for SD students. Data are collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers, and the analysis of formative test results. The findings indicate that the implementation of interactive formative tests through digital learning media, particularly utilizing regional food education games, positively contributes to the learning outcomes of PPKn for SD students. Educational games not only enhance knowledge of traditional foods but also facilitate discussions on local wisdom, cultural diversity, and a sense of love for the homeland. The effectiveness of interactive formative tests is evident in the increased active participation of students in the learning process. This study suggests that the implementation of interactive formative tests through digital learning media, especially in the form of educational games, can serve as an effective model to improve PPKn learning outcomes at the SD level. Support from schools, teachers, and educational stakeholders is crucial to integrate technology in a relevant and meaningful way into student learning.

Plate model as a tool for nutritional education of patients undergoing metabolic surgery: a strategic intervention proposal

The main objective of metabolic surgery is to promote remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and, consequently, other diseases associated with obesity. To guarantee satisfactory results, nutritional support is crucial before and after surgery. The aim of this study was to develop a plate model adapted for patients undergoing metabolic surgery as a proposed tool to help nutritionists during patient care. To develop this tool, we used the bariatric food pyramid proposed by Moizé et al. (2010), the bariatric plate model proposed by Cambi & Baretta (2018) and The Plate Model by Camelon et al (1998). Subsequently, a visual metabolic adapted plate (MAP) tool was developed to meet the specific nutritional demands of patients undergoing metabolic surgery. The adaptation was made considering four pillars that go beyond the composition of essential nutrients for a good diet. It is hoped that the use of the MAP can help nutritionists as a tool for food and nutrition education and support adapted to the specific needs of each patient, with a view to improving clinical and nutritional parameters.

Boraks Counseling for Food Education for Students at SMK Darussalam, Tanjung Rema, Martapura City

Borax is a hazardous Food Additive (BTP) and its use in food is prohibited, as it has the potential to cause disease and even increase the risk of cancer. Many producers misuse it to preserve and improve the structure of food, so it is necessary to intervene in the form of activities to introduce borax detection test skills using simple turmeric principles. This service activity aims to prevent and provide awareness of food safety issues to school students. The methods used in delivering the material are lectures, questions and answers, providing borax detection test skills using simple methods, measuring knowledge after intervention and distributing pocket books. The results of knowledge improvement after education were 69.04% for class X and 57.89% for class XI. The results of measuring the category of knowledge of respondents through filling out questionnaires about BTP borax as much as 70% have a good category but, after getting education about borax has increased to 95%. The results of the paired T test that the sig value is 0.000 <0.05, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in the knowledge of respondents Pre-Test and Post-Test or before and after the provision of education about borax.

Healthy snack food campaign through educational games for elementary school student

Elementary school students like various snacks in the school environment, which frees children to choose the food and drinks available. They tend to consume foods containing causative spices, sweet foods, and beverages, and foods with additional ingredients, which will cause things that are not good for children's health. There are still many students who need help understanding about healthy snacks food. Education on healthy snacks in schools is not optimal because knowledge related to these snacks food still needs to be better socialized. This community service activity aims to increase knowledge about healthy snacks in elementary school students through educational games. The methods are socialization, focus group discussion, game simulation through snake and ladder educational games, healthy snack food puzzles, self-evaluation, and documentation. The results obtained from this activity were in the form of increasing the knowledge score of healthy snack food after education and educational games and commitment from partners to incorporate healthy snack food materials into PJOK subjects. This result shows that knowledge of healthy snacks can be improved through snake and ladder educational game activities and beneficial snack food puzzle games. It is recommended that the school continuously allocate time regularly for healthy snack food education for all students.

Contextual Factors Influencing the Adoption of Physical Activity Direct Education and Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Initiatives by Virginia EFNEP and SNAP-Ed Staff

ObjectiveTo explore factors influencing the adoption of direct education programs and policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change initiatives focused on physical activity for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-eligible audiences by Virginia Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) staff. MethodsOnline survey with Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and SNAP-Ed peer (paraprofessional) educators (n = 28) and SNAP-Ed agents (master of science level) (n = 9) in Virginia. Descriptive statistics were computed for sociodemographic characteristics and responses to questions on the basis of Likert-type scales. Exploratory factor analyses were run to identify the underlying structures of the different variables. ResultsThe main factors for peer educators were related to substituting nutrition programs or content for physical activity programs. Other factors included staff qualifications and expectations about leading vs teaching physical activities. For PSEs, the top factors were the capacity to reach many community members, attract new partners and stakeholders, and personal interest in the PSE. Conclusions and ImplicationsThe results provide insight into potential barriers and motivators for adopting physical activity education and PSEs within community-based initiatives and can be used to inform program planning and staff training. Additional research is warranted to examine other factors influencing the adoption and implementation of physical activity programs and PSEs.

Do Brazilian regulatory measures promote sustainable and healthy eating in the school food environment?

BackgroundRegulatory measures regarding food in the school environment aim to promote a healthier food environment in public and private schools. In Brazil, implementing regulations in the school food environment does not occur the same way across states and cities, and no national regulation covers public and private schools. The present study aims to analyze regulatory measures for school food environments in Brazilian states and cities and develop a score to evaluate them.MethodsA systematic search of the regulatory measures in force and implemented until 2021 was conducted. The score was developed based on the Model Law Project prepared by the Brazilian Institute for Consumer Protection. It considered food and nutrition education actions, restrictions on the sale and distribution of food, a ban or restriction on food advertising and marketing, and points of excellence. These points included regulations that addressed the importance of supervision and social control, laws regulated by decree, the mention of a ban on ultra-processed foods, and whether the regulatory measures covered public and private schools.ResultsSixty-five cities and states regulatory measures in force were found to be evaluated jointly by a federal entity (n = 43). Among the federal entities evaluated, only 13.95% fulfilled the function of promoting sustainable and healthy eating (8–12 points).ConclusionsBrazilian children and adolescents are exposed to a school food environment with regulations that partially fulfill the function of promoting an adequate, healthy, and sustainable diet. In this sense, it is necessary to improve regulatory measures or to encourage states and cities to develop effective legal provisions that are in line with the food guide for the Brazilian population and with the perspective of a healthy school food environment for the effective promotion of adequate, healthy and sustainable and healthy food in schools.