safefood - Validating a qualitative menu index for evaluating the healthiness of children’s menus in the out of home setting on the island of Ireland.

Description

Objectives: There is currently a mixed/variable approach to assessing the healthiness of children’s menus and there is a need for a valid tool to simplify and standardise the approach. The goal of this project is to assess whether a qualitative menu index (KIMEHS-Kids' Menu Healthy Score), tailored to children's menu evaluation could be used a as a valid tool for evaluating the healthiness of children’s menus on the island of Ireland. The project further aims to provide a benchmark of the healthiness of children’s menus in out of home settings using this tool. The outcomes of this research will add to the evidence base to inform policy and programme measures to provide more supportive food environments for children and families. Objectives: There is currently a mixed/variable approach to assessing the healthiness of children’s menus and there is a need for a valid tool to simplify and standardise the approach. The goal of this project is to assess whether a qualitative menu index (KIMEHS-Kids' Menu Healthy Score), tailored to children's menu evaluation could be used a as a valid tool for evaluating the healthiness of children’s menus on the island of Ireland. The project further aims to provide a benchmark of the healthiness of children’s menus in out of home settings using this tool. The outcomes of this research will add to the evidence base to inform policy and programme measures to provide more supportive food environments for children and families.