arolina Schools
Developed by the
N.C. Division of Public Health 2
Presentation Overview Defining local wellness policy Supporting local wellness policy with existing regulations Impacting student success with local wellness policy Moving from policy to practice Creating change with local wellness policy Addressing the details of local wellness policy Finding resources on local wellness policy 3 4
Local Wellness Policy Federal requirement Every Local Education Agency (LEA) that participates
in the School Meals Program was required to establish
a local wellness policy no later than the first day of
school beginning after June 30, 2006 North Carolina requirement Each LEA submitted its local wellness policy to the
Child Nutrition Services Section at N.C. Department of
Public Instruction Reaches beyond USDA-funded meal programs to influence childhood health Health and success in school are interrelated Puts responsibility at the local level Schools cannot achieve their primary mission of education if students are not healthy
and fit physically, mentally and socially The nations leading health authorities recommend that schools take an active role in
preventing disabling chronic health conditions that create misery and consume a
burdensome share of the nations resources 5 Appropriate goals for
nutrition education, physical
activity and other school based activities
designed to
promote student wellness Nutrition guidelines for all foods available during the
school day
, with the objectives of promoting student
health and reducing childhood overweight
Local Wellness Policy 6 Assurance that
guidelines for reimbursable school
meals shall not be less restrictive than regulations
and guidance issued by the Secretary of Agriculture A plan for
measuring implementation of the school
wellness policy
, including designation of at least one
person to maintain responsibility for program
operation
Local Wellness Policy 7
Local Wellness Policy Required involvement Parents Students Representatives from
Child Nutrition Representatives of the
school board School administrators Members of the public Development of the policy called for input from a diverse group of people representing
the school community These people should stay involved with the implementation or its not too late to
involve them 8 Prior to the requirement for local wellness policy, there were already several federal and
state regulations and policies that affect food and physical activity in schools. Some confusion about how they fit together and support each other. All of the following support the requirements of Local Wellness Policy. 9
Food and beverage sales in schools � 115C-264. Operation Under NC statutes, all school food services must be
operated on a nonprofit basis for the benefit of the Child
Nutrition Program NC SBE Policy ID Number EEO-S-000 Revenues from the sale of all foods and beverages to
students until the last child is served accrue to the non-
profit Child Nutrition Program Profits from all competitive food sales must be used for
the non-profit lunch and breakfast programs � 115C-263. Required provision of services (North Carolina): As a part of the
function of the public school system, local boards of education shall provide to the
extent practicable school food services in the schools under their jurisdiction. All school
food services made available under this authority shall be provided in accordance with
standards and regulations recommended by the Superintendent of Public Instruction
and approved by the State Board of Education. � 115C-264. Operation (North Carolina): In the operation of their public school
nutrition programs, the public schools shall participate in the National School Lunch
Program established by the federal government. The program shall be under the
jurisdiction of the Division of School Support, Child Nutrition Services of the
Department of Public Instruction and in accordance with federal guidelines as
established by the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of
AgricultureAll school food services shall be operated on a nonprofit basis, and any
earnings therefrom over and above the cost of operation as defined herein shall be
used to reduce the cost of food, to serve better food, or to provide free or
reduced-price lunches to indigent children and for no other purpose. NC State Board of Education Policy EEO-S-000: LEAs must operate all food and
beverage services during or before the established lunch period through the school
food service department. As per SBE regulations, CNPs statutory control of food
service ends after the lunch period last child is served 10
Food and beverage sales in schools 7 CFR � 210.11. Competitive food service Competitive foods means any foods sold in competition
with the Program to children in food service areas during
the lunch periods Foods of minimal nutritional value cannot be sold soda water (soda pop) water ices chewing gum processed foods made predominately from sweeteners with
a variety of minor ingredients confections and carbonated drinks 7 CFR � 210.11. Competitive food service (Federal law): Competitive foods
means any foods sold in competition with the Program to children in food service
areas during the lunch periods NC State Board of Education Policy # EEO-S-000: Competitive food sales by a
school of extra food items in the lunchroom or its general environs must be on a non-
profit basis. "On a non-profit basis" means that the sponsor deposits income from the
sale of such food items to the account of the school's non-profit lunch and breakfast
programs and uses the income solely for these programs. 11 Nutrition Standards for Elementary Schools Standards will promote gradual changes to increase
fruits and vegetables and whole grain foods, and
decrease total fat, trans fat, saturated fat and sugar Nutrition standards will be piloted in middle and
high schools prior to implementation
School Meals
� 115C-264.2. Child Nutrition Program Standards
NC
SBE Policy ID Number EEO-S-002 In 2005, legislation was passed that required the State Board of Education, in direct
consultation with a cross section of local directors of child nutrition services, shall
establish statewide nutrition standards for school meals, a la carte foods and beverages,
and items served in the After School Snack Program administered by the Department of
Public Instruction and child nutrition programs of local school administrative units. In
the fall of 2006, the State Board of Education adopted the NC Nutrition Standards for
Elementary Schools. 12 Meals served must be consistent with the current edition of
the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Federal Regulations as
approved for North Carolina and State Board of Education
Policy on Nutrition Standards for School Meals
NC Nutrition Standards Elementary
School Meals
- NC SBE Policy ID Number EEO-S-002
When averaged over the week,
reimbursable meals will contain 20-
35% of calories from fat, and < 10%
total calories from saturated fat.
Trans fat and sodium levels will be
kept as low as possible. There are standards for school meals this is the reimbursable school lunch or
breakfast. There are separate standards for a la carte items. 13 Emphasis on food-preparation methods that do not add
fat, i.e., frying is not allowed Emphasis on making whole-grain products available daily Requirements for increased offerings of fruits and
vegetables with an emphasis on dark green, deep yellow
and fresh produce Legumes are required at least once a week Only 1% or less fat milks are allowed
NC Nutrition Standards - Elementary
School Meals
- NC SBE Policy ID Number EEO-S-002 14 Emphasis on reducing fat, saturated fat, trans fat and
sugar Emphasis on increasing nutrient density, while
moderating portion sizes Calorie, fat and sugar limits for dairy products Portion size limits for nuts/seeds and yogurt/frozen yogurt Portion size and sugar limits for fruit juice/frozen fruit products Fried fruits and vegetables are not allowed Water, 100% juice and low-fat/nonfat milk are the only
beverages allowed
NC Nutrition Standards - Elementary
� la Carte
- NC SBE Policy ID Number EEO-S-002 15
Vending: Beverages
� 115C-264.2. Vending Machine Sales NO
competition with school meals NO
soft drinks in elementary schools NO
regular soft drinks in middle schools NO
more than 50% of offerings in high
schools are sugared carbonated soft
drinks Diet soft
drinks may be offered Bottled water
must be available if
vending is offered LEAs may adopt
stricter
policies Additional legislation in 2005 addressed vending machine sales outside of the cafeteria.
There are separate guidelines for beverages and snacks. 16
Vending: Snacks
� 115C-264.2. Vending Machine Sales Elementary schools No snack vending Middle and High Schools At least 75% of snacks must have no more than 200
calories per snack vending package Snacks in vending machines must meet these criteria. 17
Healthy Active Children Policy
NC SBE Policy ID Number HSP-S-000 School Health Advisory Council
(SHAC) Annual reporting requirement Required K-8 30 minutes physical activity daily 18
Healthy Active Children Pol