Unwillingness by some players to coordinate with the others is also a bone of contention. All the relevant parties must devote their time, attention as well as human resource capacity to ensure that the policy is effectively implemented. There is also the problem of the lack of responsiveness by both the food processors as well as the manufacturers to offer healthy foods to the students. Enforcement issues arose from the fact that it was not possible to control all the foods that children would access or consume.
(Youn S and Sneed J, 2002) The lack of a clear cut program to ensure the children wellness is also a hindrance to the effectiveness of this policy. Without a comprehensive plan to ensure that there is effective implementation and enforcement of the policy then the success of the policy is compromised. The creation of a specified criteria to be met or observed would see to it that children wellness is achieved. (McDonnell E, Probart C, Weirich E, 2006. ) 5. EFFECT ON SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
The school foodservice directors played a vital role in as far as the development of the school policy was concerned. Their lack of prior involvement in the leadership positions was a major point of concern as it interfered with their efficiency. Enforcement problems were evident. Other issues raised against the success of this act was time and cost. Effective communication among all the stake holders is also vital as people may not know their exact roles. Commitment is very important if the objectives of this act are to be realized.
(McDonnell E, Probart C, Weirich E, 2006. ) 6. EFFECT ON AFRICAN AMERICAN/LATINO AND RURAL POPULATIONS. The direct certification ensured that the children of the minority races attained nutritional foods and would consequently were not be adversely affected by obesity. Accessibility to nutritional foods by these races was boosted. Varying schools got different treatment depending on the number of children who needed free or subsidized meals. Due to such issues funding differed with differing schools.
Provision of transportation for the children in the rural areas to access the summer programs ensures that there is increased accessibility to nutritional food. 8. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGE. More resources also needed to be channeled towards this policy if obesity and wellness among the students is to be attained. Funding is a major problem or challenge in the effective implementation of this program. Unwillingness by some players to coordinate with the others is also a bone of contention.
All the relevant parties must devote their time, attention as well as human resource capacity to ensure that the policy is effectively implemented. There is also the problem of the lack of responsiveness by both the food processors as well as the manufacturers to offer healthy foods to the students. Enforcement issues arose from the fact that it was not possible to control all the foods that children would access or consume. (Youn S and Sneed J, 2002) The lack of a clear cut program to ensure the children wellness is also a hindrance to the effectiveness of this policy.
Without a comprehensive plan to ensure that there is effective implementation and enforcement of the policy then the success of the policy is compromised. The creation of a specified criteria to be met or observed would see to it that children wellness is achieved. (McDonnell E, Probart C and Weirich E, 2006). To ensure that food offered to children met the required nutritional requirements it is appropriate to have the food service personnel trained and certified.
Training would also be offered by other entities apart from the government for instance the state cooperatives members of staff or association. Collaboration with other stakeholders increased resources or funding to offer intense and competent training. (Youn S and Sneed J, 2002). There is need to disseminate relevant information in an elaborate manner by the relevant bodies for instance the National Food Service Management Institute as well as the American School Food Service Association.
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