Legal Background for Wellness Policy
The reauthorization of the federal Child Nutrition and Women, Infants and Children Act of 2004 requires each school district participating in the Nation School Lunch Program (42 USC 1751-1769) or the Child Nutrition Act of 1996 (42 USC 1771 - 1791) to adopt and implement a Wellness Policy. The specific areas to be covered include:
- Goals for nutrition education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that are designed to promote student wellness in an appropriate manner as determined by the district
- With the objectives of promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity, develop nutrition guidelines for all foods available on each school campus
- Guidelines for reimbursable meals will not be less restrictive than federal regulations and guidance issued pursuant to 42 USC 1758(f)(1), 1766(a) and (b), as they apply to schools
- A plan for measuring implementation and adherence to the wellness policy
Ontario-Montclair School District
Student Wellness Policy in a Nutshell
Policy Highlights
Foods Available on Campus
Only compliant foods & beverages will be sold on campus from 30 minutes before to 30 minutes after the school day.
Only compliant snacks will be provided by Nutrition Services to be served during the school day.
Only compliant snacks are recommended to be served during the school day.
Only compliant foods are recommended for use as rewards.
Physical Activity
Students will be provided with opportunities for moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis.
Heath and Nutrition Education
Students are provided education with curriculum that emphasizes diet, exercise, and nutrition and will assist them in adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Staff Support
All Ontario-Montclair School District employees are encouraged to serve as positive role models and are encouraged themselves lead healthy active lifestyles.
Rewards
Class/Students reward(s) from teacher/staff to student(s)
When rewarding students for academic performance or good behavior, non-food items are recommended. If food items (snack or entrée) are given as a reward, they must meet or exceed SB 12 and SB 965 as listed.
Celebrations & School Sponsored Activities
Good Citizen Awards, Graduation, Birthday Celebration, Dances
All persons providing beverages and snacks for class celebrations and school sponsored events shall be encouraged to provide items that adhere to SB 12 and SB 965 as listed. Class/Birthday celebrations should be planned for after lunch.
Fundraising Activities and Food Sales During the School Day
The Superintendent or designee shall not permit the sale of foods by student organizations in a school with any of grades K-8 that is participating in the National School Breakfast or Lunch Program, except when all of the following conditions are met: (5 CCR 15500)
1. The student organization may sell one food item per sale.
2. The specific nutritious food item is approved by the Superintendent or designee.
3. The sale does not begin until after the close of the regularly scheduled midday food service period.
4. The sale during the regular school day is not of food items prepared on the premises.
5. There are no more than four such sales per year per school.
6. The food sold is a dessert-type food, such as pastry, ice cream, or fruit.
7. The food sold is not one sold in the district’s food service program at that school during that school day.
(cf. 3553 - Free and Reduced Price Meals)
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SB 12 compliant snacks contain
· No more than 35% of calories from fat
· No more than 10% calories from saturated fat
· No more than 35% sugar by weight
· No more than 250 calories per individual food/snack item
Compliant entrée items contain
· No more than 400 calories per entrée
· No more than 4 grams of fat per 100 calories
· Entrees do not need to meet the above listed snack standards
SB 965 compliant beverages
· Fruit-based drinks with no less than 50 percent fruit juice and no added sweeteners
· Vegetable-based drinks with no less than 50 percent vegetable juice and no added sweeteners
· Drinking water with no added sweeteners
· Milk (two percent fat, one percent fat, nonfat, soymilk, rice milk or other similar nondairy milk)
· Electrolyte replacement beverages containing no more than 42 grams of sugar per 20 oz |
Examples of non-compliant foods:
· Soda or other carbonated drinks
· Water with added sweeteners
· Candy
· Chewing gum
· Snow cones, water ices
· Non-baked chips or other fried foods
· Cookies, Cakes
· Muffins, Donuts
· Candy coated popcorn
Examples of compliant foods:
· Bottled water with no added sweeteners
· 2%, 1% & Non-Fat Milk
· 100% Fruit juice
· Fresh fruit & vegetables
· Baked chips
· Whole grain breads and crackers
· Pretzels
· Graham crackers
· Nuts and seeds (consider allergies before giving out nuts)
· Frozen juice bars (100%)
· Reduced fat and sugar ice-cream
This list is not intended to be all inclusive and certain kinds of crackers, popcorn, etc., may not meet the nutritional requirements. Please contact Child Nutrition Services with any questions. |
Definitions
“Snack” – A food that is generally regarded as supplementing a meal, including but not limited to, chips, crackers, nachos, French fries, donuts, cookies, and candy.
“Entrée” – A food that is generally regarded as being the primary food in a meal, and shall include, but not be limited to, sandwiches, burritos, pastas & pizzas.
“Sold” – the exchange of food for money, coupons or vouchers.
“Added Sweetener” – Any additive other than 100% fruit juice that enhances the sweetness of a beverage.
“SB 12” – State Law for Food Standards
“SB 965” – State Law for Beverage Standards
“Moderate Physical Activity” – Movement that causes moderate increases in breathing, sweating, and heart rate. Such activities include brisk walking, active play, active house work, and gardening.
“Vigorous Physical Activity” – Movement that causes heavy breathing and sweating and large increases in heart rate. Examples of such activities include jogging, aerobic dancing, biking, swimming, skating, soccer or other active sport.