THÁI ĐỘ CỦA HỌC SINH VỀ BỮA ĂN BÁN TRÚ TẠI MỘT SỐ TRƯỜNG TIỂU HỌC TRÊN ĐỊA BÀN HÀ NỘI

Abstract

Objectives: Primary school meal services play an important role in the learning process, developing physical strength, stature and improving the health of students. The study aimed to assess students' attitudes about school meals at primary schools in Hanoi. Method: cross-sectional study was conducted on 996 students from October 2019 to May 2020, at 09 primary schools of Hanoi City. Results: The proportion of students who liked/enjoyed school meals was 30% and 38% respectively, there was a difference between students in 3 areas (p <0.05). “Diverse food, many delicious dishes” and “appetizing” were the main reasons children like boarding meals. For students who do not like to eat at school, the reason of "not good taste" accounted for a high proportion in all 3 groups of students, and the highest among the 2 groups of students in the Center and the suburbs. For Rural students, "the food is not good" and the "lack of friendliness of the kitchen ladies" were the reasons that deserve attention. Conclusion: To promote the value of boarding meals in elementary schools and stimulate interest among students, not only diversifying menus, but also ensuring hygiene and nutrition, and training of people. School kitchen staff, building a friendly environment for children, creating a pedagogical and highly educational eating environment should also be focused.