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Improving Nutrition Environments in California Charter Schools

Improving Nutrition Environments in California Charter Schools. Dory Escobar, PhD in Public Health student Walden University, PUBH 8165 - 2 Instructor: Dr. Jalal Ghaemghami Spring 2010. Learning Objectives for School Wellness Councils. Understand School Nutrition Environments

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Improving Nutrition Environments in California Charter Schools

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  1. Improving Nutrition Environmentsin California Charter Schools Dory Escobar, PhD in Public Health student Walden University, PUBH 8165 - 2 Instructor: Dr. JalalGhaemghami Spring 2010

  2. Learning Objectivesfor School Wellness Councils • Understand School Nutrition Environments • Understand roles of School Wellness Policies & Councils • Know current status of Wellness Policy Implementation in CA Schools • Identify opportunities to improve Nutrition Environments through School Wellness Councils

  3. School Nutrition Environments • Goals: • Increase access to healthy, affordable food • Promote & support healthy choices • Provide nutrition education • Ensure qualified staff support California PTA (2006). School Wellness: A New Opportunity for PTAs to Promote Health in Schools. Retrieved from www.capta.org Finkelstein, D.M., Hill, E.L., & Whitaker, R.C (2008). School Food Environments and Policies in US Public Schools. PEDIATRICS Vol. 122 No. 1 July 2008, pp. e251-e259. Retrieved from http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/122/1/e251

  4. School Nutrition Environments • Core Elements: • Focus on Physical Activity & Nutrition • Quality School Meals • Additional Healthy Food Choices • Pleasant Eating Experiences • Nutrition Education • Healthy Marketing USDA (2001). Changing the Scene: Improving School Nutrition Environments. Retrieved 4/22/10 from http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/guide.pdf

  5. U.S. Child and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 • Development and implementation of School Wellness Policies & Councils • Nutrition standards • Unfunded mandate Action for Healthy Kids (2008). School Wellness Policies: Fact Sheet. Retrieved 4/23/10 from http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/resources/files/localwellnesspolicies.pdf

  6. U.S. Child and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 Progress towards compliance: • 68% wellness policies meet minimum federal requirements • Foods and beverages high in calories, fat and sugar still available • 4% elementary, 8% middle, and 2% high schools provide physical education every day Action for Healthy Kids (2008). School Wellness Policies: Fact Sheet. Retrieved 4/23/10 from http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/resources/files/localwellnesspolicies.pdf CDC (2006). SHPPS 2007: School Health Policies & Programs Study. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/shpps/2006/factsheets/pdf/FS_Overview_SHPPS2006.pdf

  7. CA Nutrition Standards • Senate Bill 12 (2005) Standards for competitive foods available in California’s public schools • SB 965 (2005) Beverage standards for California’s public schools Samuels, S.E., et.al. (2009). To What Extent Have High Schools in California Been Able to Implement State-Mandated Nutrition Standards? Journal of Adolescent Health, 45(3), S38-S44.

  8. CA 2006 Report Card • Good standards • Adequate implemented as required in elementary and middle schools • Deep-fried foods limited; but variety of health options limited • Junk food sales limited, but not marketing CDC (2007). SHPPS 2006: California School Health Program Report Card. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/shpps/2006/report-cards/california/RC_California_SHPPS2006.pdf

  9. School Wellness Policies nutrition guidelines nutrition education and physical activity goals local guidelines on school meals reimbursement guidelines monitoring responsible staff California LEAN (2008). School wellness policy development, implementation and evaluation. www.californiaprojectlean.org

  10. School Wellness Councils • From school and community: • Parents • Students • Food services • School board • Administrators • Teachers • Health professionals, an others California LEAN (2008). School wellness policy development, implementation and evaluation. www.californiaprojectlean.org

  11. How Can School Wellness Councils Enhance the Nutrition Environment? • Healthy snacks & beverages • A la carte food options meeting nutrition standards • More high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables • Mores nutritional information about foods offered • School gardens • Healthy fundraising activities

  12. Small School Communities Multi-Grade Clusters High Level of Parent Engagement Innovative Programming Charter School Structures That Support Wellness Policies

  13. What Can You Do at Your School to Improve the Nutrition Environment?

  14. References Action for Healthy Kids (2008). Progress or Promises? What’s Working for and against Healthy Schools. Retrieved from http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/resources/files/progressorpromises.pdf California LEAN (2008). School wellness policy development, implementation and evaluation. Retrieved from www.californiaprojectleanr.org California PTA (2006). School Wellness: A New Opportunity for PTAs to Promote Health in Schools. Retrieved from http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/downloads/h-SchoolWellness.pdf CDC (2007). SHPPS 2006: School Health Policies & Programs Study. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/shpps/2006/factsheets/pdf/FS_Overview_SHPPS2006.pdf CDC (2007). SHPPS 2006: California School Health Program Report Card. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/shpps/2006/report-cards/california/RC_California_SHPPS2006.pdf

  15. References Finkelstein, D.M., Hill, E.L., & Whitaker, R.C (2008). School Food Environments and Policies in US Public Schools. PEDIATRICS Vol. 122 No. 1 July 2008, pp. e251-e259. Retrieved from http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/122/1/e251 National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (2005). Model Local School Wellness Policies on Physical Activity and Nutrition. Retrieved 4/23/10 from http://www.schoolwellnesspolicies.org/WellnessPolicies.html#councils Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (2009). Bridging the Gap. Retrieved 4/22/10 from http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/20090728bridgingthegapfull.pdf USDA (2001). Changing the Scene: Improving School Nutrition Environments. Retrieved 4/22/10 from http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/guide.pdf

  16. Suggested Further Reading Promoting Healthy Youth, Schools and Communities: A Guide to Community-School Health Councils, American Cancer Societywww.schoolwellnesspolicies.org/resources/AGuideToCommunitySchoolHealthCouncils.pdf Ten Strategies for Promoting Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, and a Tobacco-free Lifestyle through School Health Programs, Centers for Disease Control and Preventionwww.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/publications/pdf/ten_strategies.pdf Fit, Healthy, and Ready to Learn: a School Health Policy Guide, National Association of State Boards of Educationwww.nasbe.org/HealthySchools/fithealthy.mgi

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