Influences on parents’ food choices for what children eat at school: a UK qualitative study

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Qualitative study explores influences on food choices for children, revealing parental decision-making and socio-economic factors.

Parental decision-making significantly influences children's food choices at school, highlighting the role of social and structural factors.
Interviews with nine parents revealed themes like social influences, structural influences, and societal expectations around packed lunches.
The study identified that only 1% of packed lunches comply with current nutrition regulations, raising concerns about children’s health.
Understanding parental factors affecting food choices can inform policies aimed at improving nutritional standards in schools.

Crossley et al. (2025) studied this question.

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