SNA Plan of Action: National School Food and Beverage

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SNA Plan of Action: National School Food and Beverage Standards

Janey Thornton, SNS Danny Seymour

Overview

Insure SNA members and stakeholders understand

“National School Food and Beverage Standards”

(NSFBS) Gain commitment for NSFBS among all SNA member segments Gain support of national and local media 3.

Gain support for NSFBS among key groups and meetings 5. Seek introduction and passage of NSFBS

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Objective #1

Insure SNA members and stakeholders understand what is meant by NSFBS

• • Define what NSFBS “is” and “isn’t” Develop NSFBS

NSFBS

IS ISN’T

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Pre-emptive Reimbursable Meals: (NSLP, NSBP, After School Snacks) All other food sold or consumed during the school day: (school parties, fundraisers, a la carte, vending, teacher rewards/incentives) Standards proposed by USDA: (science-based – adhere to most recent DGA’s, stakeholder input, deadline w/penalty Enforceable & Monitored by local wellness committees Healthier for all children nationwide

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After school activities; I.e. football games, club meetings, etc.

Objective #2

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Gain commitment for NSFBS among all SNA member segments:

State Agency Directors District Director/Supervisor Manager/Employee Members Industry

Objective #3

Gain support of national and local media

• • Engage a PR firm to help develop media strategies and begin aggressive legislative campaign Provide materials to members for reaching media

Objective #4

Gain support for NSFBS among key groups and meetings

• Identify organizations • Use Child Nutrition Forum • Utilize PR materials • Ads and articles in publications • Presentations at national meetings • “Sign-on” letters of support

Objective #5

Seek introduction and passage of NSFBS legislation

• Identify bipartisan Congressional sponsors • Build Congressional support