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Healthier US School Challenge

Healthier US School Challenge. Promoting a Healthy School Environment. Recognize a school’s commitment Taking a leadership role Improving nutritional quality of meals served Providing students with nutrition education

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Healthier US School Challenge

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  1. Healthier US School Challenge

  2. Promoting a Healthy School Environment • Recognize a school’s commitment • Taking a leadership role • Improving nutritional quality of meals served • Providing students with nutrition education • Providing students with physical education and opportunities for physical activity

  3. How Does It Work? • Voluntary program • Schools must meet or exceed criteria • Apply for Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Gold Award of Distinction certification

  4. Guiding Principles • 2 year certification period • Meet SMI requirements • Serve reimbursable meals that reflect good menu planning principles • Offer foods that ensure students can select a meal that meets all HUSSC criteria

  5. Application Packet • Step 1 • Local Review Panel evaluation • Foodservice Manager • Team Nutrition School Leader • School Food Authority representative • Parent Organization representative • Physical Education/Health Teacher • School Principal or Administrator

  6. Application Packet Step 2 • State Agency evaluation

  7. Application Packet Step 3 • State submits application to FNS Regional Office Step 4 • Region reviews and submits application to FNS Headquarters

  8. Recognition • School receives a plaque and banner • School is recognized on the Team Nutrition website • Special event held at most schools/districts

  9. Application Packet, Criteria & Instructions, Frequently Asked Questions, and Resources: HealthierUS School Challenge teamnutrition.usda.gov Click on “Healthy Schools”

  10. Electronic Application Process(as an option)

  11. Healthier US School Challenge Gold Award Hoover City Schools Bluff Park Elementary

  12. Healthier US School Challenge Gold Award Madison City Schools Columbia Elementary Heritage Elementary Horizon Elementary Madison Elementary Rainbow Elementary West Madison Elementary

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