Transcript MPS WELLNESS POLICY # 6690

MPS
WELLNESS POLICY # 6690
History of the
Wellness Policy
Requirement
Child Nutrition and WIC
Reauthorization Act 2004
Local School Wellness Policies
Public Law 108-265 enacted June 30, 2004
Section 204 – Local Wellness Policies
“Not later than the first day of the school
year beginning after June 30, 2006,
each local educational agency … shall
establish a local school wellness policy”
Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association.
All Rights Reserved.
Why Wellness Policies?
• The rates of childhood obesity or overweight have risen
sharply in the last decade.
• Childhood overweight has life-long health
consequences such as:
High Blood Pressure
Types I and II Diabetes
Increased risk of heart attack and stroke
• Overweight children have a greater risk of social and
psychological problems such as discrimination and poor
self-esteem.
• These are the folks who will be taking care of us as we
age!
The Triple By-Pass Burger!
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults
BRFSS, 1991, 1996, 2003
(*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)
1991
1996
2003
No
Data
<10
%
10%-14%
15%-19%
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.
20%-24%
 25%
School Wellness Policies
Involve parents, students, school
food personnel, school board,
administrators, public
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• Address nutrition education, physical
activity, and other wellness activities
• Set nutrition guidelines for all foods
available on each school campus during
the school day
• Plan for implementation, designate
person charged with oversight
• By June 30, 2006
School Wellness Policies
Nutrition
• Nutritional Quality of Foods and Beverages
Sold and Served on Campus
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– School Meals
– Foods and Beverages Sold Individually
Fundraising Activities
Snacks
Rewards
Celebrations & School-sponsored Events
Nutrition Education and Promotion
Food Marketing in Schools
School Wellness Policies
• School Health Councils: create,
strengthen, and work within existing
councils
• Staff Wellness
• Monitoring & Policy Review
The Perfect New Product!
Why at school?
All children in the United States are mandated to attend
school.
The role of the school is to provide educational
opportunities.
School is the perfect place to learn and model life-long
healthy eating habits!
There is a strong relationship between student health
and LEARNING!
Local Wellness Policy Recommendations
To provide a school environment that enhances learning and
development of lifelong wellness practices.
To accomplish these goals:
• Child Nutrition Programs comply with federal, state and local
requirements. Child Nutrition Programs are accessible to all children.
•Sequential and interdisciplinary nutrition education is provided and
promoted.
• Patterns of meaningful physical activity connect to students’ lives
outside of physical education.
•All school-based activities are consistent with local wellness policy
goals.
• All foods and beverages made available on
campus (including vending, concessions, a la
carte, student stores, parties, and fundraising)
during the school day are consistent with the
current Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
• All foods made available on campus adhere to
food safety and security guidelines.
• The school environment is safe, comfortable,
pleasing, and allows ample time and space for
eating meals. Food and/or physical activity is not
used as a reward or punishment.
Components of a Wellness Policy
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Nutrition Education
Physical Activity
Other School Based Activities
Nutrition Guidelines for All Foods on
Campus
Components of a Wellness Policy
• Eating Environment
• Child Nutrition Operations
• Food Safety/Food Security