Beyond Compliance: A Holistic Evaluation of the Implementation of the Department of Education's Healthy School Canteen Policy

Cyrele T. Dueñas; Ramonito Y. Tan

Beyond Compliance: A Holistic Evaluation of the Implementation of the Department of Education's Healthy School Canteen Policy

September 2025

Vol-11, Issue-6

Paper ID: 27493

ISSN: 2395-4396

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Home Economics

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school canteen healthy food drink choices childhood obesity poor nutrition healthy school canteen policy stakeholder awareness compliance level sodium intake guidelines cultural preferences healthier options education training effective communication health outcomes

Abstract

ABSTRACT Title: BEYOND COMPLIANCE: A HOLISTIC EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S HEALTHY SCHOOL CANTEEN POLICY Author: Cyrele T. Dueñas School canteens are essential in providing healthy food and drink choices for students. In an era where childhood obesity and poor nutrition are rising concerns, ensuring that school environments promote healthy eating is more critical than ever.This study evaluates the implementation of the Department of Education’s Health School Canteen Policy, focusing on the awareness, and compliance level among key stakeholders within the school environments. With rising concerns about childhood obesity and poor nutrition, this research underscores the critical role of school canteens in promoting healthy eating habits. Findings revealed that while there is a general high awareness of the policy’s components. The study identifies significant challenges in adhering to sodium intake guidelines, cultural preferences, and resistance from students towards healthier options. A positive correlation between stakeholder awareness and adherence to policy guidelines highlights the necessity of ongoing education training. Furthermore, the role of school head is emphasized as crucial for effective communication and monitoring to the policy. The study concludes with practical recommendations aimed at addressing barriers to healthy food provision in school canteens, ultimately contributing to improved students health outcomes and the successful promotion of healthy eating habits.

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#	Name	Institute / Affiliation
1	Cyrele T. Dueñas	North Eastern Mindanao State University
2	Ramonito Y. Tan	North Eastern Mindanao State University

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Dueñas, Cyrele T. & Tan, Ramonito Y. (2025). Beyond Compliance: A Holistic Evaluation of the Implementation of the Department of Education's Healthy School Canteen Policy. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(6), 786-793.

MLA Style

Dueñas, Cyrele T., and Ramonito Y. Tan. "Beyond Compliance: A Holistic Evaluation of the Implementation of the Department of Education's Healthy School Canteen Policy." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 6, 2025, pp. 786-793.

IEEE Style

Cyrele T. Dueñas and Ramonito Y. Tan, "Beyond Compliance: A Holistic Evaluation of the Implementation of the Department of Education's Healthy School Canteen Policy," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 6, pp. 786-793, 2025.

Vancouver Style

Dueñas Cyrele T., Tan Ramonito Y.. Beyond Compliance: A Holistic Evaluation of the Implementation of the Department of Education's Healthy School Canteen Policy. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2025;11(6):786-793.

Harvard Style

Dueñas, Cyrele T. & Tan, Ramonito Y. (2025) 'Beyond Compliance: A Holistic Evaluation of the Implementation of the Department of Education's Healthy School Canteen Policy', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(6), pp. 786-793.

Chicago Style

Dueñas, Cyrele T. and Ramonito Y. Tan. "Beyond Compliance: A Holistic Evaluation of the Implementation of the Department of Education's Healthy School Canteen Policy." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 6 (2025): 786-793.

Turabian Style

Dueñas, Cyrele T. and Ramonito Y. Tan. "Beyond Compliance: A Holistic Evaluation of the Implementation of the Department of Education's Healthy School Canteen Policy." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 6 (2025): 786-793.