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Child Health and Wellness Resources
School Wellness Policies
Requirements
Local Wellness Policies are required to include:
- Specific goals for nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness. LEAs are required to review and consider evidence-based strategies in determining these goals.
- Standards and nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages sold to students on the school campus during the school day that are consistent with federal regulations for:
- School meal nutrition standards, and the
- Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards.
- Standards for all foods and beverages provided, but not sold, to students during the school day (e.g., in classroom parties, classroom snacks brought by parents, or other foods given as incentives).
- Policies for food and beverage marketing that allow marketing and advertising of only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards.
- Description of public involvement, public updates, policy leadership, and evaluation plan.
Resources
Assessment Tools
School Wellness Best Practices
- Learn How to Create Celebrations that Support Child Health
- Learn The Importance of Making Time for School Lunch
- Learn How to Create Healthy and Pleasant Mealtimes
School Wellness Outreach Toolkit
School Wellness Communication Guide
Use these guides to talk about school wellness with teachers, staff and families.
Customizable Social Media Posts
Promote wellness events and initiatives on your district or school’s website, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Customizable Materials
Use these resources and tailored messages to talk to your community about school wellness and how to get involved.
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