Term
Summer 12-15-2016
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MAED: NSEE
Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair
Karen Moroz
Secondary Advisor/Reader One
Joe Deden
Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two
Sara Sturgis
Abstract
This descriptive research determined, using aggregated nonselective plate waste measurements, the characteristics of plate waste generated by 5th-8th grade students visiting Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, Minnesota over the course of 5 years. The results indicated a positive relationship between plate waste and group size; that groups from rural schools wasted less plate waste than schools from urban or suburban locations; and that groups from private schools wasted less than groups from public school groups. Completely eliminating plate waste is unrealistic, but reducing plate waste lowers user costs, makes program operations more efficient, and enhances a program’s success in meeting nutritional needs of children. (122 words)
Research Methodology
Descriptive Statistics, Observation
Keywords
plate waste, school meals
Recommended Citation
Foehrenbacher, Colleen K., "Plate Waste Trends of 5th-8th Grade Students at a Residential Environmental Learning Center" (2016). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 4235.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/4235
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text
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DigitalCommons@Hamline
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application/pdf
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School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations