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School Health Advisory Council SHAC

School Health Advisory Council SHAC. Why a School Health Council?. Research shows effectiveness in improving student health , achievement and attendance Alignment with CDC goals (Healthy Person 2010/2020) Increase collaboration with parents, students and community members

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School Health Advisory Council SHAC

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  1. School Health Advisory CouncilSHAC

  2. Why a School Health Council? • Research shows effectiveness in improving student health , achievement and attendance • Alignment with CDC goals (Healthy Person 2010/2020) • Increase collaboration with parents, students and community members • Share information and resources • Respond to changing health priorities • Address CDC risk factors

  3. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionTargeted Risk Behaviors for Youth

  4. Collaborative Work • LMSD Health Staff • Faculty • Nutrition Services • Administrators • Health Educators • Parents • Students • Health Care Professionals • Community Agencies

  5. SHAC PARTNERS • The American Cancer Society (ACS) • Main Line Health (Judy Matusky RD., LDN) • The Renfrew Center (Wendy Cramer MEd) • West Chester University (Dr. MaryBethGilboy) • Nrg-Balance (Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion) • The Coalition for Youth of Lower Merion and Narberth (Bruce Barner etc) • New-The Green Council

  6. SHAC Organization • Coordinators • Shared Committee leadership • By-laws • Council reports to district administration • Info contained on SHAC eBoard (meeting dates, agendas, activities, events)

  7. Fitness CommitteeSylvia Illuzzi CSN and Betsy Mandeleon

  8. Annual EventsTurn off the TV Week and Fit Fest

  9. Fit Fest

  10. Karen Anderson R.N. CSN, MS • Randi Mongiello RD., LDN, Assistant Director Nutrition Services • Heidi Rothbard; Health Coach • Parent liaisons in each school

  11. Nutrition Guidelines Timeline

  12. Collaborative Approach

  13. LMSD Student Wellness Policy 254 (2006) “All foods available in the District during the school day shall be offered to students with consideration for promoting student health and reducing obesity” Nutrition Guidelines part of Wellness Policy 254 and implemented as three year plan 2006-2009 Guidelines address “Competitive foods”

  14. GONE Fryers Vending in elementary Soda and other sugary beverages Oversized snack portions Large assortment of snack foods of minimal nutritional value Too many choices for young children

  15. Replaced with

  16. GoneFood as reward • Interferes with a safe environment for students with food allergies, diabetes and other serious health issues. Associates • Public Health Experts recommend the end to “food as a reward” for a variety of health reasons. YES to Non-Food Rewards Resources Provided

  17. What’s for lunch? Rice: Brown Buns: Whole Grain Vegetarian Chile-made on site Veggie “meat” options Whole Grain Pasta Plenty of fruits, vegetables, salads Vegetables incorporated into main meal Fruit and yogurt “parfaits” Sushi “Traditional” cafeteria foods improved and enhanced

  18. WCU, Main Line Health and SHAC

  19. There’s a Rainbow on your Plate

  20. Go for the Greens

  21. Great Apple Crunch 2010

  22. The Great American Apple Crunch

  23. Please Join us at a SHAC meeting • Check eBoard for meeting schedule or call the School Nurse at any district school.

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