School Feeding Programs and Development: Evidence from Some Developing Countries
Md. Shahadat Hossain
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Abstract
School feeding programs have been a crucial response to food and economic crises and exist in some form in almost every country throughout the world. According to the empirical evidence, the persistence of poverty, hunger, and malnutrition is the reason why school feeding programs are implemented in developing nations. The study has tried to determine whether school meals had generally consistent positive effects on children's calorie intake, micronutrient status, school enrollment, and attendance as compared to non-participants in its many modalities. To comprehend the basis of school feeding and its development in numerous developing countries, the study applies a descriptive research technique. Data was gathered from a variety of sources, including journals, research papers, survey reports, and files. Despite various limitations, significant collaborative attempts are required to attain the intended outcomes of SFPs in the short and long terms. A need exists, however, for further high-quality studies.