Beyond the lunch tray: a systematic review of school meals, social justice, and policy in Türkiye

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2026-01-01

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Gokmenoglu, Tuba
Durmuş, Ceyda

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This study examines the research published on school meal programs in Türkiye through the lenses of Bronfenbrenner’s socio-ecological model and Fraser’s social justice framework. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, 21 studies published after 2000 were analyzed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Findings reveal a fragmented research landscape dominated by individual-level nutrition education interventions, with limited attention to institutional, community, and policy dimensions. Persistent disparities between public and private schools, urban and rural areas, and socio-economic groups highlight significant distributive and recognitive justice gaps. While some interventions improve short-term nutritional knowledge, evidence on long-term outcomes and inter-ministerial coordination remains scarce.

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education, equity, nutrition, policy, School meals, social justice

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/119887

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Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Article