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WellnessWellness

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HistoryHistory

• Required by P.L. 108-265 (2004) as a condition of participating in the National School lunch program.

• BOE Health, Wellness, and Safety Policy 1110-6 (2006)

• DOE Wellness Guidelines (2007)

USDA

Office of Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs

Public CharterSchools Faith-based Schools RCCI DOE

(98%)

Budget: $80+ MillionUSDA Reimbursement: $37 Million

Feeds: 100,000 students per day

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Promote Student HealthPromote Student Health

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Promote LearningPromote Learning

On any given day in the United States...On any given day in the United States...

• 815 billion calories are consumed (200 billion more than needed)

Including:

• 47 million hot dogs• 4 million pounds of bacon

• 60 million pounds of red meat

On any given day in the United States...On any given day in the United States...

• 3 million gallons of ice cream

• 10 million pounds of candy

• More than half the adult population in every state is overweight

• The total US healthcare costs due to obesity is $94 billion per year. Half that cost is paid through Medicare and Medicaid (CDC)

Fact

Leading Causes of Death

Diet and inactivity contribute to four out of the six leading causes of death.1. Heart Disease 684,462

2. Cancer 554,6433. Stroke 157,8034. Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease 126,1285. Accidents 105,6956. Diabetes 73,965

National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2005

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Components of the Wellness GuidelinesComponents of the Wellness Guidelines

• School-level committee or council • Nutrition standards• Nutrition and health education• Physical activity• Professional Development• Monitoring

See DOE Wellness Toolkit Online For More Info

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Benefits to SchoolsBenefits to Schools

• Continued availability of federally subsidized student meals

• Healthy students who are better able to learn

• Improved student attendance

• Public Relations

• Grant Opportunities

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What do we need to do?What do we need to do?

• School Food Services (SFS) ensures that all reimbursable meals meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards

• SFS and Principal promote starting the day with a healthy breakfast, eating a nutritious lunch, and healthy snacks.

• Principals ensure all food and beverages sold or provided to students outside of school meals comply with guidelines

Criteria for Snack Foods (per serving)Criteria for Snack Foods (per serving)

• Calories < 200 calories• Total Fat < 8 grams• Saturated Fat < 2 grams• Trans Fat ZERO• Sodium < 200 mg• Sugar < 8 grams• Dietary Fiber > 2 grams (recommended)

Criteria for BeveragesCriteria for Beverages

All Students•Water•Nonfat and low-fat (1%) milk in 8-oz. portion •100 percent fruit juice in 4-oz. portion •Caffeine-free

High School Students After School Only •Caffeine-free, non-fortified beverages with less than 5 calories per portion•Sports drinks for athletes participating in more than one hour of physical activity

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TimelineTimeline

• DOE released guidelines electronically in September 2007.

• Full implementation by school year 2011.

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Employee Fitness CenterEmployee Fitness Center

King Kaumuali`i Elementary

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Waihee Elementary

19Kalama Middle School

Principal’s RolePrincipal’s Role

• Assure implementation of the Wellness Guidelines.

Teachers & Staff’s RoleTeachers & Staff’s Role

• Support implementation of the Wellness Guidelines

• Join your school’s Wellness committee• Provide healthy rewards to students• Compare your class syllabus against health,

physical, and nutrition education guidelines• Encourage students’ physical activity• Act as a role model

PCNC RolesPCNC Roles

• Support school meal programs

• Advocate for healthy school environments

• Encourage healthy snacks daily, as well as for school parties

• Support healthy fundraisers

• Volunteer to participate on your school’s wellness committee

What do parents need to do?What do parents need to do?

• Provide children with healthy food for breakfast, snack, lunch, and celebrations

• Create opportunities for children to make healthy choices

• Encourage physical activity

• Be a role model by eating healthy and being physically active

What do parents need to do?What do parents need to do?

• Share meals with your children

• Stay informed about school activities and policies

• Talk to your child about nutrition and physical activities at their school

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ResourcesResources

School Food Services Branch Glenna Owens 733-8400

Department of Health Cathy Tanaka 586-4437 orJennifer Ryan 586-4490

Wellness Toolkit Onlinehttp://doe.k12.hi.us/foodservice/toolkit/index.htm