Agenda

1. Improving the School Nutrition EnvironmentGwinnett County SchoolsMarsha Alexander, MPH student Walden UniversityPUBH 6165Instructor: Dr. Robert MarinoFall, 2010

2. Agenda History What are the kids are eating? Healthy Eating Behaviors Consequences of inaction What can we do?

3. Outcomes Provide an the opportunity for all students to meet their daily, nutritional needs for meals consumed at school Reduce or eliminate the availability of a la carte items with little or no nutritional value Ensure all foods available to students during the school day comply with the Dietary Guidelines Provide an opportunity to model healthy eating behaviors and help improve dietetic intake (CDC, 2009). Centers for Disease Control (2009). Promoting Healthier Foods and Beverages In U.S. Schools. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/Features/SchoolNutrition/

4. History 1853- Children's Aid Society of New York initiated a program feeding school children (USDA, 2009). 1932- Reconstruction Finance Corporation granted loans to towns to cover cost of labor employed in preparing school lunches (USDA,2009). 1936- Public Law 320 encourage the domestic consumption of certain agricultural commodities. Needy families and school lunch programs became constructive outlets for the commodities (USDA,2009) 1946-The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act is a United States federal law signed by President Harry S. Truman (USDA, 2009). United States Department of Agriculture (2009). The National School Lunch Program: Background and Development. Retrieved from http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Lunch/AboutLunch/ProgramHistory_2.htm

5. National School Lunch Program (NSP) The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. Operates in 101,000 public and non-profit private schools Provides low-cost or free lunches to 31 million student each school day In 1998, the program was expanded to include snacks served in afterschool education programs United States Department of Agriculture (2009). The National School Lunch Program: Background and Development. Retrieved from http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Lunch/AboutLunch/ProgramHistory_2.htm

6. What are kids eating in school?

7. What are kids eating in school? A lot of… Not enough of… Pizza Candy bars Salty snacks French Fries Soda Fresh fruit Fresh vegetables Whole grains Unprocessed meats

8. A Typical School Menu

9. What does healthy mean? The USDA recommends Grains- 6oz. everyday Vegtables-2½ cups daily Fruits- 1½ cups daily Milk- 3 cups everyday Meat- 5oz. Everyday United States Department of Agriculture. (2005). MyPyramid for Kids Poster. Retrieved from http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mpk_poster2.pdf

10. Find a Balance Get out and move Walk, Dance, Bike 60 minutes a day Know your limits Read labels Limit solid fats Avoid added sugar

11. Consequences Hyperactivity Attention deficits High blood pressure Diabetes Obesity Childhood Obesity (October 20, 2008) Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity/

12. Obesity Charts retrieved from www.obesi...india.org/childhood_...hart.html

13. What can we do?

14. Changing the System Removing Synthetic colors Artificial flavors Preservatives The Impact of a Low Food Additive and Sucrose Diet on Academic Performance in 803 New York City Public Schools, Schoenthaler SJ, Doraz WE, Wakefield JA, Int J Biosocial Res., 1986, 8(2); 185-195.

15. Changing the System Incorporate Freshly prepared food Fresh fruit Organic & locally grown School Lunch - School cafeterias begin to take a look at ... (n.d.). Retrieved from http://school-lunch.org/goodsolutions.html

16. Changing the System James J, Kerr D (2005). "Prevention of childhood obesity by reducing soft drinks". Int J Obes (Lond) 29 Suppl 2: S54–7.doi:10.1038

17. What can we do? • Model healthy eating habits at family meals. • Assist children with their food choices. • Reduce soda consumption. • Increase physical activity Allen RE, Myers AL (November 2006). "Nutrition in Toddlers". American family physician 74 (9): 1527–32

18. References:Centers for Disease Control (2009). Promoting Healthier Foods and Beverages In U.S. Schools. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/Features/SchoolNutrition United States Department of Agriculture (2009). The National School Lunch Program: Background and Development. Retrieved from http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Lunch/AboutLunch/ProgramHistory_2.htm United States Department of Agriculture (2009). The National School Lunch Program: Background and Development. Retrieved from http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Lunch/AboutLunch/ProgramHistory_2.htm Gwinnett County Schools Menu (2010). Used with permission. Available here: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/AndersonLivseyES/ALESwebsite/septlunchmenu.pdf United States Department of Agriculture. (2005). MyPyramid for Kids Poster. Retrieved from http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Resources/mpk_poster2.pdf Childhood Obesity (October 20, 2008) Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity

19. References:Peter G. Kopelman (2005).Clinical Obesity in Adults and Children. Blackwell Publishing. p.493. ISBN 140-511672-2. The Impact of a Low Food Additive and Sucrose Diet on Academic Performance in 803 New York City Public Schools, Schoenthaler SJ, Doraz WE, Wakefield JA, Int J Biosocial Res., 1986, 8(2); 185-195. James J, Kerr D (2005). "Prevention of childhood obesity by reducing soft drinks". Int J Obes (Lond) 29 Suppl 2: S54–7.doi:10.1038 Allen RE, Myers AL (November 2006). "Nutrition in Toddlers". American family physician 74 (9): 1527–32

20. Sources for Further Reading Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]: www.cdc.gov School Nutrition Association: www.schoolnutrition.org/ USDA: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): http://www.hhs.gov/ Healthy School Lunches: http://healthyschoollunches.org/