Impact of Home‐Prepared School Lunch on Obesity Risk in Primary School Children

Regular consumption of home-prepared school meals is associated with lower BMI values and a lower likelihood of obesity among primary school children. Promoting healthy dietary habits and adherence to high-quality nutrition at school may be a potential public health strategy associated with a lower risk of childhood obesity.

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Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
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2026-03-12
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https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.70341
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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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Impact of Home‐Prepared School Lunch on Obesity Risk in Primary School Children

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Regular consumption of home-prepared school meals is associated with lower BMI values and a lower likelihood of obesity among primary school children. Promoting healthy dietary habits and adherence to high-quality nutrition at school may be a potential public health strategy associated with a lower risk of childhood obesity.

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