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. 2912amyhaessly@vusd.k12.ca.us

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

Thank you for your time!Thank you for your time!Thank you for your time!Thank you for your time!

Questions?Questions?

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