Team Nutrition and The HealthierUS School Challenge. Eileen Ferruggiaro, RD, PhD USDA Food and Nutrition Service

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1 Team Nutrition and The HealthierUS School Challenge Eileen Ferruggiaro, RD, PhD USDA Food and Nutrition Service

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7 School Food Service Resources

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9 Top 30 kid-tested, kid-approved recipes for schools and childcare were standardized and meal pattern contributions were calculated for new the School Meal Pattern: Include whole grain-rich grains, red/orange, dark green, and beans/peas (legumes) vegetable subgroups No more than 15 ingredients commonly available to school foodservice. Low in total fat, saturated fat, sugar, and sodium.

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11 Healthier Middle Schools: Everyone Can Help

12 For Middle Schools Nutrition Voyage: The Quest To Be Our Best

13 Nutrition Education for Grades 1-6 Teacher s Guides Original Songs Parent Handout (Now: English, Spanish) (Coming Soon: French, Chinese) Poster

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15 New Materials Coming Soon

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17 Coming Spring 2013 Nutrition Education & Gardening Curriculum for 3 rd and 4 th Grades

18 Coming Spring 2013 Nutrition Education & Gardening Curriculum for 5 th and 6 th Grades

19 HealthierUS School Challenge 2013: An Overview

20 HealthierUS School Challenge Voluntary certification initiative recognizing excellence in school nutrition/physical activity 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2012 changes to school meal pattern requirements 4 Award Levels Bronze Silver Gold Gold Award of Distinction

21 HUSSC Schools Be a Team Nutrition School Participate in National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) Offer reimbursable breakfasts and lunches that reflect Dietary Guidelines and meet USDA nutrition standards Complete all corrective actions Ne Be certified by SFA for additional 6-Cents reimbursement Provide more nutritious competitive foods, if offered Submit local school wellness policy and describe ways school is meeting wellness goals Provide nutrition education, physical education, and opportunities for physical activity New

22 Average Daily Participation Breakfast Bronze Silver Gold Gold of Distinction Elementary Nocriteria 20% 35% 35% Middle No criteria 20% 35% 35% High No criteria 15% 25% 25% Lunch Elementary Nocriteria 60% 75% 75% Middle No criteria 60% 75% 75% High No criteria 45% 65% 65%

23 Meal Criteria Schools are required to include foods that are Whole grain-rich Dark-green, red/orange, beans and peas (legumes) Fruits (canned, dry, fresh, frozen) Variety of fruits and vegetables and some fresh Variety of types of Whole grain-rich products Additional amounts of Whole grain-rich and vegetable subgroups

24 Additional Criteria Criteria focus on entire school environment Established criteria to impact students at school, home, and in the community Nutrition Education Physical Education Physical Activity Local School Wellness Policy Fundraising Other Criteria for Excellence

25 Other Criteria for Excellence Categories Program Outreach Excellence e.g., Increase School Breakfast Program participation, make Summer Food Service Program available Physical Activity Excellence e.g., Promote walking to school, recess before lunch Nutrition Education Excellence e.g., Team Nutrition lessons, Chefs Move to Schools Excellence in School and Community Involvement in Wellness Efforts e.g., School partners with community groups School Food Service Excellence e.g., Farm to School initiative, Smarter Lunchroom techniques

26 Competitive Foods Criteria All Award Levels Criteria for competitive foods unchanged in 2012 Set limits on total fat, trans fat, saturated fat, sodium, total sugars, and portion sizes Only allowable beverages include low-fat/fat-free milk 100% fruit and vegetable juice unflavored, non-carbonated water Competitive Foods Calculator available online

27 HUSSC Incentives Currently, awarded schools are eligible to receive incentives Award Bronze Silver Gold Gold of Distinction Amount $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000

28 HUSSC Goals Goal met early! Number of Sc chools Let's Move Begins Goal Actual SY 2010 SY 2011 SY 2012 School Year

29 For more information: TEAMNUTRITION.USDA.GOV