Albornoz Guerrero, JavierAndrade, MarceloCigarroa, IgorLasserre Laso, NicoleBravo Jorquera, PatricioGarcía Pérez de Sevilla, GuillermoZapata Lamana, Rafael2025-11-152025-11-152025Albornoz-Guerrero, J., Andrade, M., Cigarroa, I., Lasserre-Laso, N., Bravo-Jorquera, P., García-Pérez-de-Sevilla, G., & Zapata-Lamana, R. (2025). Snack expenditure and nutritional status in chilean schoolchildren: A cross-sectional study in a southern region. Adolescents, 5(4), 59. https://doi.org/10.3390/adolescents50400592673-7051https://hdl.handle.net/11268/16473The availability of money to purchase food within the school setting has been identified as a factor associated with children’s nutritional status. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between spending on snacks and the nutritional status of Chilean schoolchildren living in a region in the far south. Although no direct association was found between snack spending and nutritional status, high consumption of unhealthy foods reflects a persistent risk. The results highlight the importance of strengthening public and educational policies regarding school meals. A comprehensive approach is needed that combines regulation, nutrition education, and family involvement. This study provides novel evidence for the design of interventions in southern and isolated regions.engAttribution 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/journal article10.3390/adolescents5040059open accessCiencias médicasNutriciónPsicología socialGoal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all agesGoal 4: Quality educationGoal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries