What role does taste play in school meal studies?: a narrative review of the literature

Kayla Guerrero; Anne Marie Olsen; Karen Wistoft

What role does taste play in school meal studies? a narrative review of the literature

Kayla Guerrero, Anne Marie Olsen, Karen Wistoft

Danish School of Education - Educational Sociology, Emdrup

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Abstract

School lunch plays an important role in the well-being of students. However, studies have given evidence that school lunch may not be satisfactory to students. Evidence shows that taste plays an influential role in students’ food decisions and eating experiences. This narrative review finds that interventions around improving school lunch mainly focus on increasing intake of target foods or food groups, and few studies exist that examine other outcomes such as food enjoyment or well-being. Future interventions could explore the impact of increasing student engagement around school lunch and opening dialogue around taste on factors such as physical and psychological well-being, empowerment, school enjoyment, and academic outcomes. By taking steps to accurately evaluate and improve the taste of school food and by creating avenues for students to express their opinions and develop a meaningful sense of contribution, school lunch can play an important role in promoting the well-being of students.

Original language	English
Journal	The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management
Volume	42
Issue	1
Number of pages	16
Publication status	Published - 2 May 2018

Keywords

School meals
Students
Taste
Interventions
Eating preferences

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SfL 2.0: Smag for Livet - med smagen som brobygger
Wistoft, K. (Project manager), Mouritsen, O. G. (Project manager), Hedegaard, L.-L. (Project manager), Sørensen, S. (Project manager), Schneider, M. (Project coordinator), Christensen, J. (Participant), Stovgaard, M. (Participant), Thrane, C. (Participant) & Brahe, T. (Participant)
01/07/2018 → 30/06/2021
Project: Research

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SmagForLivet
Mouritsen, O. G. (Applicant), Wistoft, K. (Project manager), Leer, J. (Participant), Højlund, S. (Participant) & Povlsen, K. K. (Participant)
01/07/2014 → 30/06/2018
Project: Research

1 Book
1 Book chapter
1 Paper
1 Review

Seven dimensions of taste: taste in a sociological and educational perspective
Wistoft, K. & Qvortrup, L., 2021, Gastronomy and food science. Galanakis, C. (ed.). Amsterdam: Elsevier, p. 227-251 24 p.
Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
Exploring the Complexity of Teaching Taste, Focusing on the Complexity of Research-Practice Collaboration
Wistoft, K. & Qvortrup, L., 10 Jul 2019, p. 1-10. 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Research › peer-review
Teaching taste
Wistoft, K. & Qvortrup, L., 10 Oct 2019, Illinois, USA: Common Ground Research Networks. 114 p. (Food studies).
Research output: Book/anthology/dissertation/report › Book › Research › peer-review

1 Lecture and oral contribution

Taste in a sociological and didactic perspectiveSeven Dimensions of Taste
Wistoft, K. (Invited speaker) & Qvortrup, L. (Invited speaker)
28 Oct 2021
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution

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Skolestart og madpakker
Wistoft, K.
11/08/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Gode rammer om skolemåltidet bidrager til børns sundhed og trivsel
Wistoft, K.
27/05/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Nye anbefalinger til rammer om måltiderne i skolen
Wistoft, K.
26/05/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media

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Guerrero, K., Olsen, A. M., & Wistoft, K. (2018). What role does taste play in school meal studies? a narrative review of the literature. The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 42(1). https://schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles/5_News_and_Publications/4_The_Journal_of_Child_Nutrition_and_Management/Spring_2018/What-Role-Does-Taste-Play-in-School-Meal-Programs-Spring2018.pdf

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