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Local School Wellness Policies: Creating a Healthy School Environment

Local School Wellness Policies: Creating a Healthy School Environment. Amy Haessly, R.D. Child Nutrition Services Wellness Lead Vista Unified School District (760) 726-2170 ext. 2912 amyhaessly@vusd.k12.ca.us. Snapshot of American Kids. Overfed but undernourished

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Local School Wellness Policies: Creating a Healthy School Environment

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  1. Local School Wellness Policies: Creating a Healthy School Environment Amy Haessly, R.D. Child Nutrition Services Wellness Lead Vista Unified School District (760) 726-2170 ext. 2912 amyhaessly@vusd.k12.ca.us

  2. Snapshot of American Kids • Overfed but undernourished • Declining physical activity • Limited health literacy

  3. 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

  4. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1986 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

  5. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1987 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

  6. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1988 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

  7. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1989 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

  8. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

  9. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1991 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

  10. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1992 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

  11. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1993 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

  12. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1994 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

  13. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1995 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

  14. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1996 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

  15. 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%

  16. 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%

  17. 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%

  18. 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%

  19. 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%

  20. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2002 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

  21. 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%

  22. 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%

  23. 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%

  24. 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%

  25. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS,1990, 1998, 2006 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person) 1998 1990 2006 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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

  29. Good Nutrition Improved behavior Improved attendance Less visits to school nurse Increased attention and creativity Improved test scores = BETTER LEARNING

  30. Physical Activity & Learning Improved cognitive development Improved emotional health and self-esteem Improved academics (even when taking the place of class time) = BETTER LEARNING

  31. Wellness PolicyVista Unified School District

  32. What You Should Know • Mandatory as of 2006-2007 • Creates nutrition guidelines to promote good health • Includes nutrition education and physical activity

  33. VUSD Wellness Policy • Student Wellness (No. 5040) • Physical Education (No. 6024) • Food Service/Child Nutrition Program (No. 3011) • Other Food Sales (No. 3012)

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. Food Service/CNSAdministrative 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

  40. 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.

  41. Other Food SalesAdministrative 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

  42. Where can I find the policy and resources? • VUSD website www.vusd.k12.ca.us • Child Nutrition Department link • Wellness Policy link

  43. Thank you for your time! Questions? Contact Amy Haessly 760-726-2170 x2912

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