Administered and funded by USDA. Governed by federal regulations. Administered by WVDE in WV

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1 Standards for School Nutrition

2 Child Nutrition Programs Administered and funded by USDA Governed by federal regulations Administered by WVDE in WV 2

3 Child Nutrition Programs National School Lunch Program $45.5 million Provides nutritious lunches and opportunities to practice healthy eating skills Serves over 188,832 thousand meals daily in public schools, private schools and residential child care institutions Makes lunches available to all students School Breakfast Program $16 million Provides nutritious breakfasts to promote learning readiness and healthy eating behaviors. Serves over 85,362 thousand meals daily in public schools, private schools and residential child care institutions Makes breakfast available to all students 3

4 WVDE Administering Agency for Child Nutrition Programs Process federal cash reimbursements Conduct on-site compliance monitoring Provide training and technical assistance on program administration, management, operations, and nutrition education Develop and distribute nutrition resources Manage nutrition education and related grants 4

5 School Nutrition Children deserve a healthy Children deserve a healthy environment in which to learn

6 The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Health and success in school are interrelated. Schools cannot achieve their primary mission of education if students and staff are not healthy and fit physically, mentally, and socially. Fit, Healthy, and Ready to Learn: Part 1 Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, and Tobacco Use Prevention, 2000

7 Purpose Schools play an important role in shaping students health behaviors The school environment should: Support the development of healthy habits Offer opportunities to make healthy, informed choices Prepare children for academic success

8 Purpose Federal school nutrition i programs are the primary source of nutrition provided at school. When opportunities for students to select other foods arise, they should be encouraged greater consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nonfat or low-fat dairy foods.

9 Standards for School Nutrition (Policy ) Background The State Nutrition Advisory Council advised the State Board Review the current research findings Recommended strengthening standards for foods sold, served or distributed to students Called for actions to promote safe and healthy learning environments

10 Proposals To strengthen current standards Reduce the allowable sugar content of cereals Eliminate trans fat from school meals Recognize the Pre-K through second grade category Adopt the IOM s nutrition standards (except beverage sales allowed by State Code)

11 Proposals Rules to govern special dietary needs and food safety concerns Address marketing to students Local Wellness Policy Accountability and compliance

12 School Nutrition Policy Reflects an integrated approach to ensuring an environment that promotes optimal nutrition for all students Intends to encourage and enable schools to provide nutritious choices that t enhance learning and promote healthy behaviors for a lifetime

13 Impact Revisions will positively impact students health and learning Improving nutrient intake Lowering the risks of obesity Lowering the risk of nutrition related diseases Modeling practices consistent with health education standards

14 Impact No decrease in food sales and revenues anticipated Revisions improve nutritional value of food options No change in currently prohibited foods and beverages Implementation Training and/or guidance by WVDE

15 Nutrition Standards for School Nutrition Programs

16 Lunch Menu Planning Options Nutrient based menu planning Food based menu planning

17 School Meals Must Meet 1/3 RDA for calories, protein, calcium, iron, vitamins A and C for lunch Meet the Dietary Guidelines

18 Dietary Guidelines Foods to Encourage -fruits and vegetables -low fat dairy -whole grains -low fat, sodium, sugar -high h fiber Daily Physical Activity

19 School Meals Must: Limit calories from total fat to 30% Limit saturated fat to 10% Omit trans fat (no more than 0.5 gram per product) Limit sodium to no more than 1100mg Provide at least 6 grams naturally occurring dietary fiber

20 School Meals Must: Omit foods/ beverages containing non-nutritive/ artificial sweeteners Provide water with cups Provide additional foods for pregnant/ lactating students

21 School Breakfast Provide ¼ the RDA for calories, protein, iron, calcium, Vitamin A and C Offer whole grains daily Reduce the amount of sugar in cereals to no more than 35% Offer low fat, low sugar, low sodium

22 Nutrition Standards for Other Nutrition Standards for Other Foods and Beverages

23 Other Foods and Beverages Requirements for foods available during the school day Limit i calories to no more than 200 per product/package Limit fat to 35% percent of calories per package/product, excluding nuts, seeds, cheese Limit trans fats to less than or equal to 0.5 gram per product/package Reduce sugar content of foods to no more than 35% calories, excluding fruits No candy, chewing gum, flavored ice bars

24 Other Foods and Beverages Requirements for foods available during the school day Limit fruit/vegetable juice portions to no more than 4 oz (elementary) and 8 oz (middle/high) Prohibit the sale, service, or distribution of coffee and coffee-based products Prohibit caffeine-containing beverages, except those containing trace amounts of natural occurring caffeine Prohibit the sale, service or distribution of any foods containing non-nutritive/artificial sweeteners Prohibit the use of food as a reward

25 Other Foods and Beverages Requirements for foods available during the school day Foods and beverages may not be sold, served or distributed in competition with federal child nutrition programs in food service areas during meal service Other foods and beverages may not be sold, served or distributed in such a way as to encourage substituting such items for reimbursable meals No foods or beverages may be sold, served or distributed to students in elementary schools from time first child arrives until 20 minutes after all children are served lunch Wherever and whenever foods are sold, served or distributed on school premises outside the school day such foods shall include nutritious choices

26 Other Foods and Beverages Requirements for foods/ beverages available during the school day No soft drinks sold, served or distributed ib d except in high schools with a waiver Food and beverage contracts must comply with WVBE Policy 8200 Foods/beverages brought or delivered from outside sources shall be consumed only by the intended individual id student, t not other students t or the general student population

27 Other Foods and Beverages Marketing On school premises from arrival of first child until departure of last school bus, fund raising activities involving food/beverages must comply with nutrition standards

28 School Meals All meals shall be priced/served as a unit. Only fluid milk, non-fat or low fat milkshakes and bottled water may be sold as á la carte for breakfast and lunch Drinking water shall be offered with meals, at no cost. Cups must be available at drinking dispensers. Adequate time for meals shall be allowed - 10 minutes for breakfast, 20 minutes for lunch. Activities may not be scheduled during meal service that distract or limit meal participation

29 Schools shall make available plain water

30 Staffing Child Nutrition Director applicant shall: Have a minimum of bachelor s degree and Have at least 6 hours course work in nutrition and/or food service management Receive superintendent verification for most qualified candidate Obtain an authorization for child nutrition director Renew said authorization annually with 15 hours continuing education credits

31 Local Wellness Policy

32 Snapshot of American Kids Overfed but undernourished Declining physical activity Limited health literacy

33 Why School Wellness? Health and success in school are interrelated. The nation's leading health authorities recommend that schools take an active role in preventing disabling chronic health conditions that create misery and consume a burdensome share of the nation's resources. National Association of State Boards of Education; Fit, Healthy, and Ready to Learn, 2000

34 CARDIAC PROJECT West Virginia 5 th Graders Tested At risk for overweight Hypertension Type 2 Diabetes

35 CARDIAC Project

36 Greenbrier County CARDIAC Results Year schools 199 participants (52%) 12 abnormal fasting lipid profile 41 overweight (21%) 56 obese (28%) 15 acanthosis nigercans 3 parents abnormal fasting lipid profile

37 Greenbrier County CARDIAC Results Year 10 Screening % participated p 185 students screened 40 students were obese 35 students were overweight 12 positive for acanthosis nigricans 52 abnormal lipid id profile

38 Coordinated d School Health System Health Education Community Health Services Teacher Wellness Physical Education Counseling School Environment Nutrition Services

39 Local Wellness Policy This policy places the responsibility of developing a wellness policy at the county level, with the individual needs of each school addressed

40 Who Needs to be Involved? Parents Students SFA School Board Teachers Administrators School Nurses Health Care Professionals Community Members

41 Each school must complete an assessment of the school environment SCHOOL HEALTH INDEX

42 4 Policy Areas to Be Addressed Nutrition Education Physical Activity Nutrition Guidelines for all Foods and Beverages Other School Based Activities to Promote Student Wellness

43 Policy Development 1. Review and compile the completed baseline assessments for each school 2. Determine areas in need of improvement 3. Develop work plans and activities to address each area 4. Implement work plans 5. Monitor and review progress 6. Evaluate the progress 7. Renew, revise and update

44 Local Wellness Policy Each local education agency shall develop a local school wellness policy based on assessment findings Policy development committee shall include health care providers, food service staff, teachers, parents, board members and school administrators i t Must be board approved and submitted to OCN biannually Must show current revisions and yearly progress Must address: Nutrition education Physical activity Nutrition guidelines for foods/beverages available on campus Other school-based activities to promote student wellness

45 Accountability and Compliance County BOE shall provide safe, healthy learning environment, and proper accountability for program funds received from food/beverage sales Child nutrition programs which have specific nutrition requirements shall be the main source of foods/beverages available to students Non compliance may result in loss or withholding of federal reimbursements

46 Accountability and Compliance Non compliance with Section 5 of policy may result in recovery of local funds and/or removal of vending privileges Non compliance of school nutrition authorization and continuing education hours may result in disqualification from CN state funds Non compliance with local wellness policy requirements may result in corrective action and probationary period

47 School Nutrition Healthy children are the reasons for our Healthy children are the reasons for our work. They are indeed the future!

Marshall County Schools Wellness Policy Procedures

Marshall County Schools Wellness Policy Procedures Procedure 5.19.P Nutrition Education Student in kindergarten through grade twelve will receive nutrition education that in interactive and teaches the