Development and Evaluation of the Implementation of Guidelines for Healthier Canteens in Dutch Secondary Schools:Study Protocol of a Quasi-Experimental Trial

Introduction: To encourage healthier food/drink choices, the "Guidelines for Healthier Canteens" were developed by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. This paper describes (1) how we developed a plan to support implementation of the "Guidelines for Healthier Canteens" in Dutch secondary schools, and (2) how we will evaluate this plan on process and effect level. Materials and Methods: The implementation plan (consisting of several tools) was developed in cooperation with stakeholders. Barriers/facilitators to implement the guidelines were identified by 14 interviews and prioritized during one ex... Mehr ...