Macronutrients content in foods available in primary school canteens

Wan Nudri Wan Daud & Aminah Abdullah. 1996. Macronutrients content in foods available in primary school canteens. Mal J Nutr 2: 67-77. Retrieved May 13, 2012, from http://nutriweb.org.my/publications/mjn002_1/mjn2n1_art6.pdf

Abstract :

Three primary schools with three different food service managements in Kuala Selangor were selected for this study. Food samples served for five school days were taken and analysed for calories, protein, fat and carbohydrate. It was observed that most of the food served were rice- based such as nasi lemak, chicken rice, noodles and traditional cakes. The amount of calories and protein per serving ranged from 77-274 kcal and 0.9-3.6 g respectively. Food served under the Supplementary School Feeding Programme contained higher calories than those sold by these school canteens. However, the amounts of protein and calories were still short of the expected amounts recommended by the Ministry of Education, which according to menu should provide at least 10 g protein and 290-390 kcal. The percentage contributions of energy from protein in foods served at school canteens were also lower than the recommended.