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The HealthierUS School Challenge and Champions for Change

The HealthierUS School Challenge and Champions for Change. Gayle McCartney MPH, RD Arizona Dept. of Education HUSSC Specialist, HNS. Today’s Objectives. Overview of HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) Award The HUSSC application process How AZNN can play a role.

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The HealthierUS School Challenge and Champions for Change

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  1. The HealthierUSSchool Challenge and Champions for Change Gayle McCartney MPH, RD Arizona Dept. of Education HUSSC Specialist, HNS

  2. Today’s Objectives • Overview of HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) Award • The HUSSC application process • How AZNN can play a role

  3. HUSSC is a marathon…not a sprint

  4. School Nutrition Staff—Get Ready to Take theHealthierUSSchool Challenge HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) • Voluntary USDA Certification – for NSLP Schools • Exceptional Nutrition and Physical Education & Physical Activity - Healthy School Environment • Supports 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and 2012 meal pattern changes • New Criteria and updates July 1, 2012

  5. Why Apply? Gold of Distinction - $2000 Gold - $1500 Silver - $1000 Bronze - $500 • Recognition includes: • HUSSC banner, • plaque signed by Sec. of Agriculture, • letter from First Lady, • recognition on ADE and Team Nutrition websites, and lots of recognition!

  6. HealthierUS School Challenge

  7. The Process…

  8. Steps to Success • Start with School Health Advisory Council • Sign up as Team Nutrition school (free) • Divide the application by components – check HUSSC Criteria • www.teamnutrition.usda.gov • Review local school wellness policy - describe 3 ways school is meeting wellness goals

  9. General Criteria • Team Nutrition School • National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and • School Breakfast Program (SBP) • Be certified for additional 6-Cents • Competitive Foods Standards • ADP – Average Daily Participation based on attendance (Breakfast and Lunch minimums) New

  10. Meal Criteria • Schools are required to include foods that are: • Whole grain-rich • Dark-green, red/orange, beans and peas (legumes) • Fruits (canned, dry, fresh, frozen, etc.)

  11. Source: State of Washington Child Nutrition Programs

  12. Nutrition Education • Taught in each grade – Elementary • Two Grades – Middle School • Two Courses – High School • Use Evidenced-based curricula (e.g. Team Nutrition) • 3 C’s – Classroom, Cafeteria, Community New

  13. Physical Education Minimums • Elementary – 45 minutes/wk • May use structured PA to enhance • Middle School – offered 2 grades • High School – offered 2 courses • Physical Activity – daily opportunities • Not used as punishment

  14. Structured Physical Activity – • What Counts? • Structured physical activity must be: • Planned by a certified PE teacher • Implemented by a classroom teacher/school administrator • Increments of at least 10 minutes • At least moderate intensity • All students must participate! • Examples of structured physical activity • Activity breaks in the classroom • Walking clubs during school

  15. Additional Criteria School Nutrition Staff—Get Ready to Take theHealthierUSSchool Challenge HUSSC criteria focuses on the entire school environment: • Nutrition Education • Physical Education • Physical Activity • Local School Wellness Policy • Fundraising • Other Criteria for Excellence

  16. Take the Challenge • Bethe champion…initiate the discussions, review the criteria, make your nutrition education activities count! Find other champions…

  17. STUDENTS … • … on your team • Excited • Dedicated • Knowledgeable • Creative • Flexible • Persistent • Patient

  18. HealthierUS School Challenge Arizona Current Winners HealthierUS School Challenge 2012

  19. Learn from Winners School Nutrition Staff—Get Ready to Take theHealthierUSSchool Challenge

  20. Synergy

  21. Keep our eyes on the prize.

  22. Resources School Nutrition Staff—Get Ready to Take theHealthierUSSchool Challenge • http://www.teamnutrition.usda.gov/HealthierUS/index.html • HealthierUS School Challenge Criteria Chart • HealthierUS School Challenge Online application • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) • Brochure • download only – print copies available soon • Guidance Documents • Gayle.McCartney@azed.gov (602) 364-3177

  23. Questions? School Nutrition Staff—Get Ready to Take theHealthierUSSchool Challenge

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