This dataset illustrates the process of applying an evidence-informed framework to qualitative interview data. The data were collected by Dr. Yuka Asada, Svetlana Mitric, and Dr. Jamie Chriqui from the Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago; the study examined the implementation of federal nutrition policies in rural high schools across the US. This case will be most useful for qualitative students and researchers interested in applying a theoretical framework to their topic of inquiry. The dataset file is accompanied by a Teaching Guide and a Student Guide