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Region 13 Education Service CenterChild Nutrition Programs
Wellness Policy: Nutrition and Physical Fitness Curriculum Exhibit
1 November 2012
Goals for nutrition education
Physical activity
Other school-based activities (healthy school environment) and
Healthy school meals designed to promote student wellness
Wellness Policy Requirements The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004
required awellness policy that encompasses:
strengthens wellness policies
emphasizing ongoing implementation
required assessment
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
Include nutrition guidelines selected by the CE for all foods available on each campus during the school day
objectives of promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity
Assurance that guidelines for reimbursable school meals shall not be less restrictive than state and federal regulations and guidance
A plan for measuring implementation of the local wellness policy, including designating one or more persons within the CE charged with operational responsibility for ensuring that the school meets the local wellness policy
Wellness Policy Requirements
Physical Fitness
Healthy School Environment
Healthy School Meals
Nutrition Education
ExhibitorsWellness Policy-
Nutrition and Physical Fitness
Curriculum
ACTIVE Life, Inc.Marissa Rathbone, Director of Policy and Programs(512) 762—0046 [email protected] SNAP-Ed Program Menu, IT’S TIME TEXAS SNAP –Ed Programs include school and community-based curriculum andresources that support the implementation of instructional strategies thatpromote:
physical activity and nutrition across Texas support of lifelong health behavior change, and and disease prevention
IT’S TIME TEXAS, powered by ACTIVE Life, is the initiative that unites andempowers motivated individuals (such as those attending the conference),institutions, and organizations to build healthier communities. All materials are free.
The Children’s Health MarketNancy M. GraceAnnette Hall (800) 787—[email protected]
The Great Body Shop is a Pre-K—8 comprehensive health and safety program that promotes a healthy environment with a focus on
substance abuse violence prevention meeting all state and national standards providing a fun way to learn, and easy to teach!
Dairy MAXLisa Losasso (512) 663—3823 [email protected]
Materials Available or Provided by Dairy MAX: ¨
Nutrition Education on Dairy Products
Fuel up to Play 60 Overview
Information on Available Grants
Backing Breakfast Information
Nutritional Value of Milk
Information on Lactose Intolerance
General MillsKatie Fleming(763) 350—7213 [email protected]
General Mills partners with the Bell Institute of Health and provides materials for K-2 and 3-5 grades
'Go With the Whole Grain' training materials and classroom activities.
games, art activities and problem solving activities Fitness Activities for outdoor and gym settings
to help students identify whole grain and add to their daily diet.
HEBKylie Bentley512-421-1164 [email protected]
Resources:
H-E-B Buddy Nutrition Books - Ages 2-8
Healthy at H-E-B collateral - Grades 9+
Simple Swaps
Save calories & fat grams
Choose wisely
Physical Activities
Nutrition Tips & Guidelines
Goal: Shopping wisely to support healthy eating (quick and easy steps that can be taken while shopping)
Mary Shaw, PhDAlexander Baez, [email protected]@sahrc.org
The Bienestar / NEEMA Health Program is evidenced based curriculum implemented throughout Texas and other states reduce the risk of diabetes and obesity in children. proven results to lower Body Mass Index (BMI), increase fruits and vegetables, increase fiber intake, and increase Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA).
All of which contribute to lowering BMI.
Texas Department of AgricultureFood and Nutrition DivisionKelli Wise512 -463-5400
Child Nutrition resource samples Child Nutrition resource list
CATCHUT School of Public HealthKacey Hanson, Research [email protected]
The resource materials include:
K-8 classroom lessons,
K-8 physical education activities and guidebook,
the Eat Smart Manual for School Child Nutrition Service
staff and
and the CATCH Coordination Tool Kit.
Currently UT has a grant
Let’s visit the exhibits!
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