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A smarter lunchroom is one that nudges kids towards nutritious foods. Over 30 million children are fed by the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). We believe that this program is an opportunity for kids to select and consume a balance diet. The Smarter Lunchroom applies research-based principles that lead children to make healthy choices when provided with the full spectrum of choice.
Recent Success Stories
"We worked with Brian Wansink and David Just at the BEN Center to study how to get children make healthier choices.
The BEN Center lunchroom makeover ideas really got me thinking -- little changes really affect how kids look at things and how they enjoy their meals and interact with the staff. I decided to act. We did half a dozen changes form the BEN Center presentation, plus a few we came up with on our own, and the kids were really excited, saying "This is really cool" and "Can you do this every day?"
"Our partnership with the Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs (the BEN Center) helps us feel that we have a fighting chance to make a difference in the lives of our
