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Local Wellness Policy Requirements (Proposed) 2014-15

Local Wellness Policy Requirements (Proposed) 2014-15. Cheri White and Tami Drake New Hampshire Department of Education Bureau of Nutrition Programs and Services August 13, 2014. T he National School Lunch Act (NSLA) was established in 1946.

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Local Wellness Policy Requirements (Proposed) 2014-15

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  1. Local Wellness Policy Requirements (Proposed) 2014-15 Cheri White and Tami Drake New Hampshire Department of Education Bureau of Nutrition Programs and Services August 13, 2014

  2. The National School Lunch Act (NSLA) was established in 1946 "In the long view, no nation is healthier than its children,or more prosperous than its farmers." President Harry Truman, on signing the 1946 National School Lunch Act

  3. The National School Lunch Act 1946 A Mission of Health & Well-Being The NSLA was established “as a measure of national security, to safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation's children and to encourage the domestic consumption of nutritious agricultural commodities and other food,… for the operation and expansion of nonprofit school lunch programs.”

  4. History of School Lunch 1966-1980 1966-Child Nutrition Act added breakfast grant funding and the special milk program 1975- the School Breakfast Program became a permanent program 1980- Type A lunch phased out • multiple meal patterns • different portion sizes • different age/grade groups

  5. Where are we Now?The Obesity Epidemic 2014 • 2/3 of adults and 1/3 of children are currently overweight or obese in the U.S • since 1980 the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. more than doubled among adults and tripled among children • an obese teenager has a 70% greater risk of becoming an obese adult From the Surgeon Generals Report for “a Healthy and Fit Nation, 2010 ”

  6. Consequences of Obesity Obesity negatively impacts: • health • behavior • self esteem • and diminishes the quality of life it is a risk factor in almost every chronic disease

  7. A National Epidemic • American society has become characterized by environments that promote increased food intake, non healthful foods, and physical inactivity. • In 2004 the (CDC) ranked obesity as the number one health risk facing America. • The nation’s total medical costs for obesity related diseases were $147 billion in 2008. From the CDC Vital signs Report “State Specific Obesity Prevalence Among Adults-United States”, 2009.

  8. A National Security Risk • Being overweight or obese is the number one medical reason why young adults cannot enlist in the military. • One in four young adults are too overweight to serve in the military. • The military spends well over $1 billion a year on treating weight-related diseases. From “Still too Fat To Fight” http://www.missionreadiness.org/2012/still-too-fat-to-fight/

  9. Portion Size of Food & Beverage Increase 1950-2012 • 2/3 of adults

  10. Trends in Childhood Obesity Rates 1963-2008

  11. In 68 years since the passage of the NSLA in 1946………….. • malnutrition and hunger have not been solved and are now compounded by obesity • children’s health remains a national security concern as they have become overweight, malnourished and sedentary • health care costs continue to rise from obesity related diseases and have reached unsustainable levels

  12. Solutions Policy and environmental change initiatives that make healthy choices in nutrition and physical activity available, affordable, and easy will likely prove most effective in combating obesity. From the CDC Vital signs Report “State Specific Obesity Prevalence Among Adults-United States”, 2009.

  13. Schools Provide Opportunities for Change Each school day provides multiple opportunities for students to learn about health and practice healthy behaviors.

  14. Local School Wellness Policy • In 2004 it was required that all schools have a written local school wellness policy in SY 2005-2006

  15. Impact on Students Local wellness policies in general: • improve the health of the nation’s children • increase consumption of healthful foods during the school day • create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits

  16. Local Wellness Policy Requirements • CDC website: A local school wellness policy (wellness policy) is a written document that guides a local educational agency or school district’s efforts to create supportive school nutrition and physical activity environments. Each local education agency participating in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program is required to develop and implement a wellness policy as established by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, and more recently by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) .

  17. Required Elements of the 2004 Local Wellness Policy • Goals for: -nutrition education -physical activity -other school based activities that promote student wellness

  18. Required Elements of 2004 Continued Local Discretion: SAUs can determine the specific policies appropriate for the schools under their jurisdiction, provided that the policies address all of the required elements. Stakeholder Involvement: SAUs are required to involve parents, students and representatives of the school food service, school board, school administrators and the public.

  19. Required Elements of 2004 Continued Measuring Implementation: SAUs are required to establish a plan for measuring implementation. To do this, SAUs would delegate one person with the responsibility for ensuring policy compliance.

  20. Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act (HHFKA)-2010 Nutrition Standards in the NSLP and SBP Programs • historic legislation updating the nutrition standards in the NSLP & SBP for the first time in 15 years

  21. Local Wellness Policy Overview • The HHFKA of 2010 (Sec. 204) strengthened old provision and added new provisions for local school wellness policies related to implementation, evaluation, and publicly reporting on progress .

  22. 2010Local Wellness Policy Requirements Continued • Each SAU must permit teachers of physical education and school health professionals to participate in the development of the LWP. • Each SAU must develop goals for nutrition promotion, education and physical activity that promote wellness

  23. 2010Local Wellness Policy Requirements continued SAU’s must also establish: • reimbursable school meal guidelines if there is a desire to make them more restrictive than the federal guidelines. • nutrition guidelines for all foods available on campus during the school day

  24. 2010Local Wellness Policy Requirements continued • LEA’s must designate a LWP leader for implementation and compliance.

  25. 2010Local Wellness Policy Requirements continued • SAU’s must notify the public about the LWP and make the LWP and updates and assessment reports available to the public • Notify the public yearly about the LWP progress on achieving the goals and activities that the school conducts related to the policy

  26. 2010 Local Wellness Policy Requirements continued • An assessment of the LWP to be conducted at a minimum every 3 years (triennial) which is available to the public and include a plan for measuring implementation, evaluation & reporting at a minimum • SAU’s must document compliance, triennial assessment , notification and progress reports

  27. Local Wellness Policy Resources • USDA http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/local-school-wellness-policy • Centers for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/npao/wellness.htm • Bridging The Gap-The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation http://www.bridgingthegapresearch.org/

  28. USDA’s “School Nutrition Environment and Wellness Resources” • Technical Assistance and Resources • Local School Wellness Policy Process • Wellness Policy Elements • Healthy School Nutrition Environment • Samples, Stories, and Guidance • Research Reports • Grants/Funding Opportunities • http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/school-wellness-resources

  29. Centers for Disease Control & Bridging The GAP (BTG) Position Briefs Developed by CDC and BTG to help stakeholders: • Strengthen existing policies • Implement new policies • 7 topic areas + methods document Briefs include: • Background information • Data highlights • Expert recommendations and guidance • Resources from CDC, USDA, AFHK, and others

  30. The HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC)A Look to the Future • The HUSSC is USDA’s recognition of excellence for schools participating in the NSLP & SBP that have created healthier school environments through the promotion of nutrition, nutrition education and physical activity. • The HUSSC schools have had an easier implementation of the HHFKA while preparing schools for future changes.

  31. Thank you for your time "We seek to ultimately ensure that education no longer views or needs to view health as an extra or adjunct to education, but rather as foundational to an effective education system. Health and education are related. They are interrelated. They are symbiotic." —Dr. Gene R. Carter, Executive Director & CEO, ASCD Thank you. Cheri White, NH DOE, BNPS Cheri.white@doe.nh.gov Tami Drake, NH DOE, BNPS Tami.drake@doe.nh.gov

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