Case Studies

Case Study 3: I’m so hungry!

Smarter Lunchroom Aim: Move healthy food options next to the register to replace the packaged snacks that are currently located there.

The last lunch period in School 3 starts at 1:00 pm…5 hours after school begins! The students in this lunch period are often very hungry when they buy lunch. The lunch staff notices that it is common for students to purchase the packaged snacks such as cookies and chips located next to the cash register as they pay for their meal. Parents and lunchroom directors would like to see the students substitute healthier sides for their lunches, instead of the packaged snack.

Current School 3 Lunchroom: Packaged snacks, such as cookies and chips, are located next the cash register where students can easily pick them up.

Smarter Lunchroom Initiatives:

Move healthier choices, such as cut vegetable sticks and whole fruit, next to the cash register. Place packaged snacks behind the counter, where students have to specifically request a packaged snack to get it.

Cost: None

Effort: Low