Hussc webinar 12.13.16

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HUSSC: Smarter LunchroomsBrittany Mally RD, LDQuality Assurance SpecialistDecember 13, 2016

Professional Standards Learning Topic Codes: 3200 & 4160

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HUSSC: SLAgenda• What is HUSSC:SL• Smarter Lunchroom Movement• Benefits of applying• Challenge Criteria• Applying for HUSSC• Next steps and future trainings/technical

assistance• Resources

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HUSSC: SL• What is HUSSC:SL?

– Healthier US School Challenge: Smarter Lunchrooms

– Voluntary recognition award

– Excellence in nutrition and physical activity

– 4 different award levels• Bronze• Silver/Gold• Gold award of distinction

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HUSSC: SL

HUSSC in Nevada– Only one HUSSC school in NV

• Traner Middle School in WCSD (Silver)

– There are more eligible out there

– Over 3,800 HUSSC certified schools in the US

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HUSSC: SLTeam Nutrition Grant Goals

– HUSSC:SL certified schools in Nevada• TA and instructions will be

provided– Increase # of schools

utilizing the SLM strategies– SLM regional training this

coming February and March• Reno/Sparks• Elko• Las Vegas

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What is the SLM?- Smarter Lunchroom

Movement- A smarter lunchroom is one

that nudges kids towards nutritious foods. 

Core Values of SL- Low & no-cost solutions- Lunchroom environment

focus- Promotion of healthful

eating behaviors- Sustainability

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6 SL Principals aim to:- Manage portion sizes- Increase convenience- Improve visibility

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-Enhance taste expectations-Use suggestive selling-Set smart pricing strategies

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How it works & the evidence- Moving and highlighting fruit increased sales of

fruit by up to 102 percent.- Naming vegetables and displaying the new names

with the foods increased selection of vegetables from between 40–70 percent.

- Introducing a “healthy choices only” convenience line increased the sale of “healthy items” by 35 percent.

- Placing chocolate milk behind white milk increased white milk sales by 46 percent.

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HUSSC: SL• Benefits of being a

HUSSC school– Financial Incentives– Local, state, & national

recognition– Demonstrate

commitment to the improvement of school health

– Great idea for one of your SW goals to be submitted to NDA each year

$2,000 for Gold

Award of Distinctio

n

$1,500 for Gold

Award

$1,000 for Silver Award

$500 for Bronze Award

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Challenge Criteria

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• Participate in the NSLP and SBP• Be a Team Nutrition school

– Join free!• Be 6-cent certified• Meet USDA nutrition standards• Meet Smart Snack Nutrition Standards• Provide nutrition education, physical education, and

opportunities for physical activity• All corrective actions completed• Smarter Lunchroom techniques implemented

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How to Meet the HUSSC Criteria• Form a school challenge team• Solicit & inform parents, teachers,

school nurses, community members, school admin staff, etc.

• Work with the NDA staff to receive technical assistance meeting the criteria and completing the application

• Seek resources and additional training through organizations such as Institute of Child Nutrition & Action for Healthy Kids

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HUSSC: SLApplying for HUSSC

– Complete & submit a SL self-assessment score card

– Review the HUSSC checklist for the award level in which you’re applying. Submit all supporting documentation

– Recipients of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation Healthy Schools Program National Recognition Award may be eligible for a streamlined application process.

https://healthymeals.fns.usda.gov/hsmrs/HUSSC/

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Tips for applying- Pull together your team- Review the app and note questions- Review district SWP & list ways schools are

implementing the policy- Can include multiple schools on one app if certain

criteria are met- Same menu and same foods are served- Same nutrition edu, physical education, & physical activity

are provided- Same competitive foods and beverages sold- Each school follows the district SWP

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More tips!- Filter through schools in your district that already meet

unchangeable criteria- Average Daily Participation % (ADP)- Physical education teachers at schools

- Does your school have gaps?- Check out AFHK’s Game on! The Ultimate Wellness

Challenge- http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/game-on

- Recruit colleagues to help complete application- Divide & conquer!

- Don’t be afraid to ask us questions, we are here to provide TA

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HUSSC: SLGoing Forward & Next Steps

– Take a look at the application– Fill out a SLM self-assessment score card…will

be a part of the SLM trainings– SLM regional trainings this coming February

and March (dates to be released soon!)• Reno/Sparks• Elko• Las Vegas

– SWP Implementation regional trainings end of April & early May• Core Purpose Consulting group• School wellness champions from AZ• HUSSC will be a topic

– Contact us if interested in becoming a HUSSC:SL school

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Resources• HUSSC:SL application

– https://healthymeals.fns.usda.gov/hsmrs/HUSSC/ • SLM self-assessment score card

– http://smarterlunchrooms.org/resource/lunchroom-self-assessment-score-card

• USDA HUSSC Training and Technical Assistance– http://www.fns.usda.gov/hussc/training-and-technical-assistance

• Team Nutrition – http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/join-team-become-team-nutrition-school

• Alliance for a Healthier Generation– https://schools.healthiergeneration.org/search/district/

• AFHK sample application– http://bit.ly/1AcXRRp

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Questions

Brittany Mallyb.mally@agri.nv.gov775-353-3663