Cost-Nutrition Assessment Guideline of School Feeding Program


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The “Cost-Nutrition Assessment Guideline for School Feeding Program in Cambodia” utilizes a modified SEEM (Scope, Economic Components, Evaluation, and Measurement) framework to evaluate the cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and nutritional impact of decentralized school feeding programs. The framework assesses program boundaries, resource allocation, infrastructure, cost-effectiveness, and nutritional sufficiency. Key metrics include recurring costs (e.g., food, labor) and non-recurring costs (e.g., equipment, infrastructure), with a focus on cost per beneficiary and macro/micronutrient content of meals. Integrating school gardening into the program enhances cost-effectiveness by reducing food procurement costs and improving meal quality. Findings reveal that low-calorie breakfasts negatively impact children’s energy, focus, and academic performance, increasing the risk of nutritional deficiencies. The guideline emphasizes tailored strategies to improve breakfast nutritional content, ensure cost-efficiency, and foster program sustainability. The SEEM framework serves as a vital tool, empowering policymakers to optimize resource allocation and achieve better health and educational outcomes for Cambodian students.

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Vanna Phuong Vichea, Sim Sockcheng, KEO Sombath. (31/12/2024). Cost-Nutrition Assessment Guideline of School Feeding Program. Bayan Lepas, Malaysia: WorldFish (WF).

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2024

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SDG 2 - Zero hungerSDG 3 - Good health and well-beingSDG 12 - Responsible consumption and production