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631. Breastfeeding Patterns in the Rural Community of Hilo, Hawai'i: An Exploration of Existing Data Sets - Resources
Date: Mar 2013

Describes breastfeeding patterns of women living in rural Hilo, Hawaii. Utilizes data from several national, state, and local sources to identify and describe breastfeeding patterns of women in the community and compared with breastfeeding data from Hawaii's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Compares data to published reports available at the county, state, and national level.

...Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Women · Hawaii...

632. Rural Disparities in the Distribution of Policies That Support Healthy Eating in US Secondary Schools - Resources
Date: Aug 2013

Highlights a study on food and nutrition policies in secondary schools drawing on data from the 2008 School Health Profiles principal survey from 28 states. Compares results by urban, suburban, and rural geographic areas.

...Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Schools · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease...

633. Exploration of Factors Influencing Initiation and Continuation of Breastfeeding among Hispanic Women Living in Rural Settings: A Multi-Methods Study - Resources
Date: Aug 2014

Explores the factors that influence breastfeeding among Hispanic women living in rural settings with the objective of developing an educational breastfeeding program to meet the needs of rural Hispanic women.

...Health, 14(3), 2955 08/2014 Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Maternal health and prenatal care · Women...

634. America After 3PM Special Report: The Growing Importance of Afterschool in Rural Communities - Resources
Date: Mar 2016

Provides an overview of afterschool and summer learning programming in rural America. Discusses health and wellness impacts of afterschool programs for rural children. Describes strengths of rural programs and identifies barriers to participation in rural communities.

...Afterschool Alliance Child care · Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Schools...

635. The Availability of Competitive Foods and Beverages to Middle School Students in Appalachian Virginia Before Implementation of the 2014 Smart Snacks in School Standards - Resources
Date: Sep 2015

Examines nutritional quality of foods and beverages available in 8 rural Virginia middle schools. Includes statistics with breakdowns by number of foods and beverages offered, number that were compliant with USDA National School Lunch Program standards, percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunches, and percentages of components such as sugar, fat, and sodium in available foods.

...Preventing Chronic Disease, 12 09/2015 Appalachia · Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Schools · Virginia...

636. Local Wellness Policy 5 Years Later: Is It Making a Difference for Students in Low-Income, Rural Colorado Elementary Schools? - Resources
Date: Nov 2013

Assesses 45 schools' environmental and policy changes resulting from implementation of a federally mandated program designed to increase physical activity and healthy eating, as a response to the childhood obesity epidemic. Looked at factors including number of minutes of recess per week, minutes of physical education, playground features, total number of fruit and vegetable offerings at meals, presence of a school health team, and familiarity with their district's policy and related state or federal mandates.

...youth · Food security and nutrition · Physical activity · Schools · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Colorado...

637. Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Impacts - Resources
Date: 2017

Highlights programs in 6 rural counties to improve the health and well-being of children and families supported by the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative. Programs included the expansion of the early childhood care and education program, promotion of physical activity through the development of walking and biking routes, and improved accessibility to local foods and support for the local economy.

...Economics and the economy · Food security and nutrition · Physical activity · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Iowa...

638. School Breakfast Program Participation and Rural Adolescents' Purchasing Behaviors in Food Stores and Restaurants - Resources
Date: Oct 2017

Examines whether buying food before or after school at nearby stores or fast-food restaurants was related to adolescents' overall diet and participation in school breakfast programs. Features statistics using data from 404 students from 8 rural Minnesota schools during the 2014-2015 school year.

...Health, 87(10), 723-731 10/2017 Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Schools · Statistics and data · Minnesota...

639. Improvements and Disparities in Types of Foods and Milk Beverages Offered in Elementary School Lunches, 2006-2007 to 2013-2014 - Resources
Date: Mar 2016

Evaluates changes and disparities in school lunch characteristics, using data from 4,630 public schools. Features breakdowns by urban, suburban, town, or rural locale.

...03/2016 Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Schools · Statistics and data...

640. Differences in Food and Beverage Marketing Policies and Practices in US School Districts, by Demographic Characteristics of School Districts, 2012 - Resources
Date: Dec 2016

Analysis of data from the 2012 School Health Policies and Practices Study, showing how school district characteristics affect food and beverage marketing and promotion policies and practices. Features statistics with breakdowns including rural, suburban, or urban status, district size, and percentage of non-Hispanic White students.

...Chronic Disease, 13 12/2016 Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Schools · Statistics and data...