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“I do feel a lot of guilt about the lunchboxes”: Exploring caregiver perceptions and experiences of packing school lunches

Crystal Seow et al.

Appetite2026https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2026.108441article
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Abstract

This study highlights the significant demands of lunchbox packing, as caregivers navigate multiple pressures from societal expectations, logistical challenges, and children's preferences with limited support. Participants found measuring up to lunchbox ideals challenging, feeling they must justify and manage their approaches accordingly. These findings emphasise the need for systemic approaches to better recognise and support the undervalued and complex work required to feed children on school days.

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@article{crystal2026,
  title        = {{“I do feel a lot of guilt about the lunchboxes”: Exploring caregiver perceptions and experiences of packing school lunches}},
  author       = {Crystal Seow et al.},
  journal      = {Appetite},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2026.108441},
}

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0.41

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.25 × 0.4 = 0.10
M · momentum0.55 × 0.15 = 0.08
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
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