Nutrition and Physical Activity: Local School Wellness Policies

"Nothing is more important than the health of our children. In my time as a teacher, coach, and policy maker, I have been committed to fighting for an education system that serves the whole child: not just their minds, but also their mental and physical wellness." Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Accesses documents and links to federal and state requirements and legislation.

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Reviews steps in policy development and resources.

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Provides examples of policies from California school districts and other federal, state, and local agencies.

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Furnishes resources for implementing school policies.

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Presents policy evaluation tools, reports, and research.

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Offers tips from districts that have developed policies and links to their web sites.

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Supplies links to nutrition and physical activity trainings, and other organizations with resources for policy development.

These pages were developed to respond to the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004. This legislation requires school districts receiving federal  funding for child nutrition programs to establish Local School Wellness Policies by the beginning of the 2006–2007 school year.

The site is organized into eight sections, select a graphic to access the pages related to each topic. The Policy News section highlights new resources or additions to the web pages, and Questions and Comments sends your comments or questions to the CHKRC staff.

POLICY NEWS

The United States Department of Agriculture debuted Choose Myplate. This new icon is a visual vue to remind consumers to choose foods from the five food groups.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were just released. Learn more about this cornerstone for nutrition policy and education.

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 includes improvements to school and after school meal programs.

HealthierUS School Challenge
This USDA initiative recognizes schools that promote meal participation, meal quality, nutrition education, and physical activity through school wellness policies.

Nutrition and Physical Activity questions or comments


Policy Overview | Developing Policies | Sample Policies | Strategies and Programs
| Evaluating Results | Advice from the Field | Other Resources

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  • position or policy of the CDE or CDPH.