L. Spruance, McKayla McConkie, E. Patten, Michael C. Goates
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Unpaid meals/meal shaming in schools are highlighted in the news media. The purpose of this study was to understand trends and themes in the media relative to meal shaming/unpaid meals. Two databases were used to identify print, cable, and public radio news stories that deal with meal shaming; 355 articles were used for the thematic analysis. Stories came from 46 different states; over half referenced state/local school district policies on meal shaming. The results indicate that meal shaming is a problem and is highlighted in the media. Many issues surrounding unpaid meals could be mitigated by universal no-cost meals.