Table 1.
List of items included in indices capturing the food environment in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) in K-12 schools.
| Index Name and Score Range | Items Included |
|---|---|
| National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Healthy (0–9) |
At least half whole grains |
| Whole grains | |
| Variety of vegetables | |
| Modified pizza | |
| Fat free/1% milk | |
| Fat free flavored milk | |
| Fresh fruit | |
| Raw vegetables | |
| Salad bar | |
| National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Unhealthy (0–5) |
Fries |
| Pizza | |
| Dessert | |
| Full fat/2% milk | |
| Full fat/1% flavored milk |