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HealthierUS School Challenge

The HealthierUS School Challenge is a program that promotes healthier school meals, nutrition education, physical activity, and meeting specific criteria for a 4-year certification period. This program encourages schools to provide whole grains, fruits, and vegetables that go above and beyond the New Meal Pattern requirements. It also emphasizes the importance of offering opportunities for physical activity and meeting criteria for each award level. This initiative is supported by the Texas Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Division.

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HealthierUS School Challenge

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  1. HealthierUSSchool Challenge Adrienne Elise Haschke, MS, RD Curriculum Development Specialist Texas Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition

  2. HealthierUS School Challenge

  3. 1. Meet all school meals requirements 2. Provide nutrition education 3. Provide physical education 4. Provide opportunities for physical activity 5. Meet HUSSC criteria throughout 4-year certification period HealthierUS Schools will:

  4. Four award levels

  5. Whole Grains • Per New Meal Pattern, a percentage of weekly grain offerings must be whole grain-rich • Breakfast SY 2013-2014 • Lunch SY 2012-2103 • HUSSC criteria goes above and beyond the New Meal Pattern requirements • Criteria differ for breakfast and lunch and for each award level

  6. Fruits • Per New Meal Pattern, fruit serving sizes are required • HUSSC criteria goes above and beyond the New Meal Pattern requirements • Variety • Fresh fruits • Criteria differ for breakfast and lunch and for each award level

  7. Vegetables • Per New Meal Pattern, vegetable serving sizes are required, as well as vegetable subgroups • HUSSC criteria goes above and beyond the New Meal Pattern requirements • Additional variety • Criteria differ for lunch and for each award level

  8. Elementary School:all students, all grades • Middle School • One grade for Bronze and Silver • Two grades for Gold and Gold Award of Distinction • High School:two courses required to graduate Texas Department of Agriculture

  9. Elementary School: provide to all students, in all grades, throughout the school year • Middle School: offer in at least two grades, for all award levels • High School:offer in at least two courses, for all award levels Texas Department of Agriculture

  10. Must provide opportunities, such as recess, intramural sports, walking clubs, etc. • May not be enforced or denied as a form of punishment Texas Department of Agriculture

  11. Additional Criteria Texas Department of Agriculture

  12. Other Criteria for Excellence School Food Service 2 of 20 Nutrition Education Physical Activity Bronze School and Community Involvement in Wellness Program Outreach

  13. Other Criteria for Excellence School Food Service 4 of 20 Nutrition Education Physical Activity Silver School and Community Involvement in Wellness Program Outreach

  14. Other Criteria for Excellence School Food Service 6 of 20 Nutrition Education Physical Activity Gold School and Community Involvement in Wellness Program Outreach

  15. Other Criteria for Excellence School Food Service 8 of 20 Nutrition Education Physical Activity • Gold of Distinction School and Community Involvement in Wellness Program Outreach

  16. In Summary

  17. The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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