Help Your
School Wellness Policy
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Is your school system developing a Wellness
Policy as legally required for its participation in the USDA
National School Lunch or Breakfast Programs? Since 96 percent
of US elementary and secondary schools participate, there is a
good chance your school system has to meet the June 30, 2006
deadline for policy and the 2006-2007 school year start time
for implementation.
We
Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's
Activity & Nutrition) has materials that
schools can use to implement their plans and that support USDA
School Wellness Policy goals for:
- Nutrition education, physical activity and other
school-based activities that are designed to promote student
wellness
- Community involvements, including parents, students, and
school representatives
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We Can! Help with School CurriculaFor
classroom or after school programs, We Can!
showcases three science-based curricula for youth:
They focus on healthy nutrition,
increased physical activity, decreased screen time, and the
media's role in food marketing. Be sure to click through all
the links to learn more about each program.
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Schools that use specific We Can! materials
to satisfy key parts of USDA Wellness Policy, can gain extra
benefits. They are recognized as a We Can!
General Community Site and receive a free starter kit of
materials. General Community Sites are encouraged to complete
at least two of the following three activities within one year
of signing up:
For details on how to become a community site,
please see http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/ wecan/get-involved/communities.htm
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