a new day for learning and leading - well!. this evening’s presentation update progress toward...
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A New Day for Learning and Leading - WELL!
This Evening’s Presentation Update progress toward the
implementation of DCSD Student Wellness Policy- ADF
Illustrate activities and events –Nutrition Services
Discuss the future- Moving Forward
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Philosophy- 21st Century Learning Research shows that healthy students
have: improved academic performance improved attendance decreased disruptive behavior increased attention and cognitive engagement lifetime habits for a healthy future
PolicyADF, ADF-R, ADF-E
The Beginning
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News You Can Use 11,520 students have recess before
lunch 2047 students have had a visit from a
chef to kickoff nutrition discussions 26 schools are participating in
Coordinated School Health 7 schools participated in International
Walk to School Day Career Tech – Pro Start
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Activities and Events
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Nutrition Services
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Objectives of Today’s Presentation
To illustrate the progress we have made towardshealthier meal options.
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Goals of presentation
Past – Present - Future
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The Past
$3,000,000
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The PastTypical High School:
150 – 200 lbs of french
fries daily
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The Past
Flavored Milk
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The Past
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Definition of “Nutritious” (Grades 4 -12)
Federal Guidelines (USDA) Calories 785 Kcals Protein 15 grams Fat 30 % composite Saturated Fat 10% composite Calcium 370 mg Iron 4.2 mg Vitamin C 17 mg Vitamin A 285 RE
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Definition of “Nutritious”
Douglas County – Above & Beyond 100% Whole Wheat
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Definition of “Nutritious”
Douglas County – Above & Beyond 100% Whole Wheat Sugar - Not more than 35% added sugar
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Flavored Milk pulled off menu
Flavored milk study Milk consumption dropped 35% overall Takes an additional 3-4 food items/make up the
nutrients Cost additional $44 to make up nutrients per
student per year.
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The 2009 Study “The Impact on Student Milk Consumption and Nutrient Intakes from Eliminating Flavored Milk In Schools.”Milk Processor Education Program
Flavored Milk pulled off menu
DCSD action Keep Chocolate milk on menu Reduce sugar content in Chocolate milk Take out high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
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Definition of “Nutritious” Douglas County – Above & Beyond
100% Whole Wheat Sugar - Not more than 35% added sugar 3 year goal to achieve 95% Fresh Fruits &
Vegetables offered on the menu.
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Definition of “Nutritious” Douglas County – Above & Beyond
100% Whole Wheat Sugar - Not more than 35% added sugar 3 year goal to achieve 95% Fresh Fruits &
Vegetables offered on the menu. Increasing Fiber in the diet….Whole grain
pasta, Whole wheat bread, Brown rice etc.
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The Present
Our Elementary Menus Today
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The Present
Our Elementary Menus Today Breast Bites Sandwich Filets Grilled Breast Filets Fajita Strips Chicken Breast Tenders
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The Present
Our Elementary Menus Today Lasagna Roll Up
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The Present
Our Elementary Menus Today Fresh Ground Beef
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The Present
Our Elementary Menus Today Chef salad
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The Present
Our High School & Middle School Menus Today
Oriental Chicken Salad
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The Present
Our High School & Middle School Menus Today
Real Fruit Smoothies
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The Present
Our High School & Middle School Menus Today
Spicy Italian Subway Sandwich
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The Present
Our High School & Middle School Menus Today
Big Daddy’s Vegetarian Pizza
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The Present
Our High School & Middle School Menus Today
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District Wide We Serve:
Healthy entrees (meats & proteins) 100% whole wheat Fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Low fat, low sugar nutritious milk
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We Are Succeeding
Meal participation is up 1800 meals per day in the elementary!
100’s of e-mails thanking us for serving healthy meals.
Our 1st quarter return on investment has netted an increase in fund balance.
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We Are Succeeding
As we encourage students to eat
healthier, there is a great challenge in
getting them to accept meals.
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Increased Participation = Financial Success
Success Stories
Working with the ACF Colorado Chefs Elementary Epicureans experiences in elementary
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Success Stories
Colorado Proud Day – Cougar Run Elementary
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Success Stories
Colorado Proud Day – Rock Ridge Elementary
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The Future-Success stories
Working with the ACF Colorado Chefs Elementary Epicureans experiences in
elementary For Kids, By Kids – Building Student Menu
Champions. Culinary Boot camp next summer to train
DCSD Nutrition Service employees.
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The Future-Our commitment
Continue to pay attention to the research and act on it.
Continue working with Colorado Chefs Continue to seek student and parent
input Continue active leadership in the 8
components of wellness in DCSD
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The Challenges Staff training on healthy meal
preparation Helping students to make healthy food
choices, keeping meal participation successful
Continuous improvement on our investment of receiving, storage and distribution of fresh healthy foods
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Thank You Nutrition Service &
Student Wellness Champions
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QUESTIONS?
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“You can’t educate a child who isn’t healthy and you
can’t keep children healthy who are not educated.”
Dr. M. Jocelyn Elders, Former Surgeon General
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