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The document also provides references and links to pertinent state laws and regulations concerning school nutrition, physical activity, and other wellness - related topics that should be addressed in any local wellness policy in the state.

A local school wellness policy (also known as the Student Nutrition and Physical Activity policy) is a written document that guides a school district's development and implementation of policy promoting healthy school nutrition and physical aActivity policy) is a written document that guides a school district's development and implementation of policy promoting healthy school nutrition and physical activityactivity.

The local agencies are required to develop and implement wellness policies that address nutrition and physical activity by the start of the 2006 - 07 school years.

Additional content requirements: KRS 160.345 (2005) requires the school council of a school containing grades K - 5, or any combination thereof, to develop a wellness policy that must include moderate to vigorous physical activity each day and encourages healthy choices among students.

Wellness policies must address nutrition education, physical activity, nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages available on school campus, and other school - based activities to promote student wellness.

In 2006, the USDA required all school districts receiving federal funding for school meals to create a wellness policy that addressed food - related policies, nutrition education, and physical activity.

Urging schools to develop comprehensive policies that create an overall «culture of wellness,» the report specifically illustrates the roles of school breakfast and physical activity, citing their positive student outcomes in the classroom — and beyond.

Maybe you are in the process of rewriting your school's wellness policy, and have found that a new physical activity or nutrition program will require additional funds; if so, now is the time to start seeking out, and applying for, funding opportunities.

Proposed in 2014, they directed schools to include: greater community involvement in formulating wellness policies; specific, measurable goals for nutrition and physical activity; and increased reporting and oversight.

According to Whole Kids Foundation, a non-profit organization established by Whole Foods Market, teachers who are given access to nutrition and health education are equipped to be stronger advocates for school wellness policies and apply them to class lessons, celebrations and activities.

(1) nutrition guidelines for all foods sold on school campus during the school day; (2) setting school goals for nutrition education and physical activity; (3) establishing community participation in creating local wellness policies; and (4) creating a plan for measuring implementation of these wellness policies.

The bipartisan Healthy, Hunger - Free Kids Act of 2010 mandated that the USDA set guidelines for what needed to be included in local school wellness policies in areas such as setting goals for nutrition education and physical activity, informing parents about content of the policy and implementation, and periodically assessing progress and sharing updates as appropriate.

Obama administration goals for the legislation include: (1) improving nutrition standards for school meals; (2) increasing participation in school meal programs; (3) increasing parent and student education about healthy eating; (4) establishing nutrition standards for the so called «a la carte» foods (see my School Lunch FAQs for more information on these); (5) promoting increased consumption of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low - and fat - free dairy products; (6) strengthening school wellness policies and promoting physical activity in schools; (7) training people who provide school meals and providing them with better equipment; and (8) enhancing food safety.

Because youth spend a substantial amount of time in school, school wellness policies should include plans designed to increase outdoor activity.

Wellness Policies Promote Healthy Choices The federal mandate for schools to adopt written wellness policies has prompted many to focus on cafeteria and snack items as well as opportunities for physical aPolicies Promote Healthy Choices The federal mandate for schools to adopt written wellness policies has prompted many to focus on cafeteria and snack items as well as opportunities for physical apolicies has prompted many to focus on cafeteria and snack items as well as opportunities for physical activity.

«ESSA will directly impact our students» outcomes and this policy gives us the opportunity to think critically about what it means to truly have a high - quality education, where we look beyond test scores to data on student growth, wellness, attendance, engagement and access to enrichment activities,» said Clare Foley, a fifth - grade teacher at Richard R. Green Central Park School in Minneapolis.

Take a detailed look at the most recent federal activity on child nutrition programs, and how the new standards are affecting every - day operations in school districts, including outside vendor contracts, fundraising, food trucks, and wellness policies.

Promoting Student Achievement through Improved Health Policy is a quick primer of the CDC's «Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child» model, which highlights 10 important areas for connecting health and learning: health education; physical education and physical activity; nutrition; school health services; counseling, psychological, and social services; employee wellness; safe physical environments, social and emotional school climate; family engagement; and community involvement.

Appropriate topics may include: special populations; diagnosis, assessment, advanced counseling for individuals, groups, or families; theory, research, and practice in addictions; practice or policies relating to addictions; scientifically supported models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention; continuing care for addiction and substance - related problems; dual diagnosis issues; addictions and domestic violence, violence in the workplace, criminal activity, sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect; counselor wellness, and professional development.

The administrative supervisor could work closely with the consultant to establish important policies and procedures, such as the consultation referral process, the consultant's role in supporting staff wellness, or the activities that the consultant will engage in within the program.