Local School Wellness Local School Wellness Policies: Creating a Policies: Creating a
Healthy School Healthy School EnvironmentEnvironment
Local School Wellness Local School Wellness Policies: Creating a Policies: Creating a
Healthy School Healthy School EnvironmentEnvironment
Amy Haessly, R.D.Child Nutrition Services
Wellness LeadVista Unified School District
(760) 726-2170 ext. [email protected]
Snapshot of American Kids
Overfed but undernourished
Declining physical activity
Limited health literacy
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1985
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1986
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1987
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1988
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1989
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1991
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1992
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1993
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1994
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1995
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1996
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1997
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1998
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1999
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2000
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2001
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2002
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2003
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2004
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2005
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2006
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
1998
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990, 1998, 2006
(*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person)
2006
1990
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Childhood Overweight
• Overweight children are more likely to become obese as adults.
• 80% of children who were overweight at aged 10–15 years were obese at age 25.
San Diego County
• 34.4% adults overweight (35.5% in CA)• 14.8% youth overweight (11.3% in CA)
• 66% of teens and 38% of adults engaged in moderate to vigorous p.a. for at least 20 minutes at least 3 times in the last 7 days
Source: CA Health Interview Survey, 2001, Los Angeles, CA: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, July 2002.
Overweight Childrenare more likely to
develop…
• Type 2 diabetes• Asthma• Orthopedic problems• Risk factors for cardiovascular disease
– increased blood pressure – high cholesterol levels
• Behavioral problems• Depression
Source: www.publichealthadvocacy.org/resources_obesity.html
Good Nutrition
Improved behavior Improved attendance
Less visits to school nurse Increased attention and creativity
Improved test scores=
BETTER LEARNING
Physical Activity & Learning
Improved cognitive developmentImproved emotional health and self-
esteemImproved academics
(even when taking the place of class time)=
BETTER LEARNING
Wellness PolicyWellness PolicyVista Unified School Vista Unified School
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Wellness PolicyWellness PolicyVista Unified School Vista Unified School
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What You Should Know• Mandatory as of 2006-2007• Creates nutrition guidelines to promote
good health• Includes nutrition education and
physical activity
VUSD Wellness Policy
• Student Wellness (No. 5040)
• Physical Education (No. 6024)
• Food Service/Child Nutrition Program (No. 3011)
• Other Food Sales (No. 3012)
Student Wellness
• Encourage staff to serve as positive role models• Designate a site rep for Wellness Council• Post the policy & regulations in public view in
the front office• No non-nutritious foods as rewards/incentives
– Alternatives to Food as Reward
Student Wellness Administrative Regulations
Nutrition Education– Integrated into core curricular subjects & electives– Provides opportunities for students to practice
skills and have fun– Emphasize importance of caloric balance between
food intake & energy expenditure– Teachers & staff receive training as needed
Dairy Council of California
Physical Education
• Includes varying types of activities– Strength, endurance, and flexibility
• Must be provided for:– >100min/10 school days Kindergarten– >200min/10 school days 1st-6th grade– >400min/10 school days 7th-12th grade
Physical EducationAdministrative Regulations
• Site administrators shall maintain records of mandated PE minutes.
• In the fall parents of 5th, 7th, & 9th graders will be notified of components of physical fitness testing conducted in Spring.– Student Fitness Assessment letter
Food Service/Child Nutrition Program
• Foods will be monitored for:– Calories, sugar, fat, and saturated fat content
• Foods promoted on school sites:– Fresh fruits and vegetables (salad bar)
• Harvest of the Month
– Whole grains– Milk and 100% Juice drinks
• Foods Avoided: – Candy, cupcakes, cakes, & sugary beverages
Food Service/CNS Administrative Regulations
Nutrition standards* for:– Meals served through the NSLP, SBP, &
After School Snack Program– A la carte foods & beverages for
elementary, middle, & high school
* Established by USDA
Other Food Sales
• Foods sold/served to students and staff on campus during the school day should promote student health.– School day defined as 1 hour before 1st bell to 1
hour after last bell.
• A list of compliant foods & beverages shall be available in front office and on website.
Other Food Sales Administrative Regulations
• Nutrition Standards for food & beverages
• Fundraising Guidelines– Physical activity promoted above selling
food items *see Alternative Fundraising Ideas
– Food items must follow nutrition standards• If not in compliance:
– Must take place outside of school premises– Must occur one hour before or after school
Where can I find the policy and resources?
•VUSD website www.vusd.k12.ca.us
–Child Nutrition Department link•Wellness Policy link
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Questions?Questions?
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