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Sodexo food serviceWestfield Washington School Nutrition Committee

Westfield washington school district6 Elementary School1 Intermediate School1 Middle School1 High School

6,281 Students

We've been here before.remember usSODEXO FOOD SERVICE-WESTFIELD WASHINGTON SCHOOL NUTRITION COMMITTEE

Westfield Washington School Nutrition committeeKaren Howes, General Manager, Sodexo Food ServiceBrooke Pearson, M.P.H. (Master of Public Health), Committee ChairpersonKatie Conner, CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)Lori Walton, RN, BSN, Pediatric Weight Management Coordinator Peyton Manning Childrens Hospital at St. VincentLibby Sandstrom, ServSafe Certified, Sodexo Food ServiceSusan Luther, ServSafe Certified, Sodexo Food Service

Who Are We?The Nutrition Committee is made up of parent volunteers and employees who work closely with the WWS district and Sodexo in achieving and continually exceeding the nutrition goals of the Federal, State and District wellness policies.As the WWS Nutrition Committee, we strive to make wellness fun and exciting for students so they will embrace a healthy lifestyle for a lifetime.

A Quick glance at what we have done so far!

Be smart ~ eat healthyWhole GrainsAny food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a grain product. Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products.

Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains.

Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel -- the bran, germ, and endosperm. Examples include: whole-wheat flour bulgur (cracked wheat) oatmeal whole cornmeal brown rice Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins. Some examples of refined grain products are: white flour degermed cornmeal white bread white rice

Dairy GroupChoose fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese. If you choose milk or yogurt that is not fat-free, or cheese that is not low-fat, the fat in the product counts as part of the empty calorie allowance.

If sweetened milk products are chosen (flavored milk, yogurt, drinkable yogurt, desserts), the added sugars also count as part of the empty calorie allowance.

For those who are lactose intolerant, lactose-free and lower-lactose products are available. These include hard cheeses and yogurt. Also, enzyme preparations can be added to milk to lower the lactose content. Calcium -fortified foods and beverages such as soy beverages or orange juice may provide calcium, but may not provide the other nutrients found in milk and milk products.

Breakfast is importantSchool Breakfast for First-Class Learning!Starting the day without breakfast can leave kids tired and out-of-sort. Studies show that eating breakfast may help kids do better in school by improving mood, memory, alertness, concentration, problem-solving ability, test scores, and attendance. From stronger bones to a healthier heart, eating breakfast provides many health benefits. Furthermore, breakfast eaters get more fiber, calcium, vitamins A and C, riboflavin, zinc and iron than do breakfast skippers.Make Breakfast your most important meal of the day whether at home or at school.

Project 18eat your fruits and vegetablesSodexo Food Service and the WWS Nutrition Committee in Alliance with Peyton Manning Childrens Hospital at St. Vincent and Ball State University launched the Project 18 Eat to Win Challenge January 2010.

Chefs move to schools

Sponsored by Sodexo Food Service in conjunction with Mrs. Obamas Lets Move Program and the USDA.

Chefs move to schools

Sponsored by Sodexo Food Service in conjunction with Mrs. Obamas Lets Move Program and the USDA.Chef brooks at oak trace elementary

Chefs move to schools

Sponsored by Sodexo Food Service in conjunction with Mrs. Obamas Lets Move Program and the USDA.Chef starr at Westfield intermediate

Chefs move to schools

Sponsored by Sodexo Food Service in conjunction with Mrs. Obamas Lets Move Program and the USDA.Chef starr at Maple glen elementary

Sodexo Food Service at Westfield Washington SchoolsDid you ever wonder how we decide on our menus? What guidelines do we have to follow?The Sodexo Food Service has compiled a report based on the Federal, State, and Local Wellness and Nutrition Guidelines (shown on the left) showing how the Food Service at Westfield Schools meets these guidelines for child nutrition.

ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATIONThe American Heart Association andThe William J. Clinton Foundation

Alliance for a Healthier Generation

How does Sodexo comply?Sodexo was the first school food service company to sign on with The Alliance for a Healthier Generation to offer healthy a la carte snacks and beverages.At Westfield Washington Schools, Sodexo participates in the Alliance for a Healthier Generation earning Silver and Gold two years running, participates in the annual WWS Health Fair, and provides informational handouts and web-based information through our Food Service Blog.

Lets MoveHelping parents make healthy family choices

Lets Move: Helping parents make healthy family choicesLets Move is building communities by bringing together families, schools, private industry and government to make healthy living easier.

http://www.letsmove.gov/index.html

Lets Move and Sodexo

USDA FOOD PYRAMIDMyPyramid.gov

USDA Food PyramidThe Food Guide Pyramid was introduced in 1992 to illustrate a food guide developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help healthy Americans use the Dietary Guidelines to choose foods for a healthy diet.

MyPyramid.gov

Evolution of USDAs Food Guidance

1950s-1960s

1940s

Food for Young Children1916

1970s19922005

Menus: Sodexo and USDAPlanning MenusMenu Planning at Westfield Washington Schools is produced through NUTRIkids.Previous years menus were on a month-to-month basis and are available upon request.For 2010-2011 School Year, our menus are on an 8-week rotation. There is a different menu for each grade cluster: High School, Middle School, Intermediate School and Elementary Schools.Uses NUTRIkids because:Software is preloaded with the latest USDA Child Nutrition Database of over 12,000 ingredients and 220 USDA recipesControl of menu plans to ensure we are meeting federal and state regulations and guidelinesStandardize recipes for nutrition, portion, and cost controlUSDA compliant daily, weekly and monthly menus with nutritional averages for any date rangeComply with the dietary guidelines and satisfy the districts Wellness PolicyAs this is a nutrient based menu plan, food group servings are not shown. However, as you can see, the calorie intake and nutrient levels are well within the target levels as dictated within the program by the USDA.

All 6 Elementary Schools are on the Same Menu

IndianaAction for Healthy Kidswww.indianaactionforhealthykids.org

About Indiana AFHKAction for Healthy Kids is a nationwide initiative dedicated to improving the health and educational performance of children through better nutrition and physical activity in schools.This effort represents a response to our nations epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished children and adolescents.Healthy schools produce healthy studentsand healthy students are better able to learn and achieve their true potential.

www.indianaactionforhealthykids.orgwww.actionforhealthykids.org

The incidence of childhood overweight and obesity has tripled over the past 20 years.A prevention strategy is crucial.Schools are a structured environment where it is possible to have a powerful influence on childrens eating and activity patterns.Schools provide equality of access to information in settings where families differ in their levels of knowledge and ability to discuss nutritional and physical needs.Why Now?

Who and What is AFHKAt the 2002 Healthy Schools Summit in Washington, D.C., Former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher asked America to address this burgeoning crisis-and Action for Healthy Kids was formed to answer.A public-private partnership of more than 50 national organizations and government agencies representing education, health, fitness and nutrition, Action for Healthy Kids addresses the epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished youth by focusing on changes in schools.Thousands of volunteer administrators, educators, health professionals, parents, and others take action at the state, district, and school level through Action for Healthy Kids State Teams in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.Through this network, Action for Healthy Kids works to improve nutrition and increase physical activity in schools.Because healthy children learn better.Improving childrens eating habits by increasing access to nutritious foods and beverages throughout the school campus and by integrating nutrition education in to the curriculum.Increasing childrens physical activity by adding or maintaining physical education courses and recess, and promoting after-school and co-curricular programs.Educating administrators, teachers, children and parents about how nutrition and physical activity impact childrens health and academic achievement.

www.indianaactionforhealthykids.orgwww.actionforhealthykids.org

What AFHK Does

Sodexo and AFHK

http://blogs.wws.k12.in.us/foodservice

Healthier US Schoolshttp://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/healthierus/index.html

HealthierUS School Challenge

Sodexo School Service SolutionsSodexo School Services manages foodservice and student well-being activities for more than 470 school districts across the country. We serve more than 2.8 million school meals each weekday, in addition to nutritious a la carte items and healthy snacks and beverages. From New England to the Great Northwest, our experience and expertise help us to understand the unique cultures and effectively serve the needs of local communities, school administrators, principals, teachers, parents and students.Have you considered, or are you working on, applying for the HealthierUS School Challenge?

2005 Dietary Guidelines for AmericansU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesU. S. Department of Agriculturewww.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines

Background and PurposeThe Dietary Guidelines for Americans, first published in 1980, provides science-based advised to promote health and to reduce risk for chronic diseases through diet and physical activity.The recommendations contained within the Dietary Guidelines are targeted to the general public over 2 years of age who are living in the United States.Because of its focus on health promotion and risk reduction, the Dietary Guidelines form the basis of federal food, nutrition education, and information programs.The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is based on the recommendations put forward by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.The more we learn about nutrition and exercise, the more we recognize their importance in everyday life. Children need a healthy diet for normal growth and development, and Americans of all ages may reduce their risk of chronic disease by adopting a nutritious diet and engaging in regular physical activity.However, putting this knowledge into practice is difficult. More than 90 million Americans are affected by chronic diseases and conditions that compromise their quality of life and well-being. To correct this problem, many Americans must make significant changes in their eating habits and lifestyles.More so than ever, consumers need good advice to make informed decisions about their diets.By law, the Dietary Guidelines is reviewed, updated if necessary, and published every 5 years.The 2005 Dietary Guidelines will help Americans choose a nutritious diet within their energy requirements.

Healthy Initiative Guide for Snacks & BeveragesSalty & Savory Snack Program, Part of the Sodexo School Services Healthy Initiative Guide

Sodexo School ServicesHealthy Initiative Guide

Health issues such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease continue to lead health concerns for Americas youth.

More than12.5 million children/adolescents (17 percent of those age 2 to 19 years) are overweight.

Prevalence of Overweight Among Children and Adolescents: United States, 1999-2000. (2002). National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site.

Obesity Trends U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990, 1998, 2006(*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 54 person)Center for Disease Control maps show increase in obesity among adults since 1990. A child with two overweight parents has a 60% to 80% likelihood that he/she will be overweight as an adult.

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