2019
No
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0195666318307682
Graziose, Matthew
North America
Observational
Exposure Study
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Noise
Noise
Fruit
Vegetable
School lunch
Children
Cafeteria
Combined FV consumption was negatively associated with noise exposure (B = -0.017; SE = 0.004; P < 0.001) in hierarchical linear models. Among young children eating in cafeterias, increased noise levels may decrease consumption of fruits and vegetables at the school lunch meal. We hypothesize that increased noise can work in two ways to decrease FV consumption: increased socializing (i.e., talking) and/or decreased hedonic enjoyment of the school lunch meal,