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Improving the School Nutrition Environment. Tanisha D. Belton, MPH student Walden University PUBH 6165-2 Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Heick Winter 2010. Learning Objectives. Understand the problems associated with lack of adequate school nutrition Policies in place to address the issue - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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IMPROVING THE SCHOOL NUTRITION ENVIRONMENT
Tanisha D. Belton, MPH studentWalden University
PUBH 6165-2Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Heick
Winter 2010
Learning Objectives
Understand the problems associated with lack of adequate school nutrition
Policies in place to address the issue
Current programs
Challenges faced
What role can you play?
Introduction
Childhood obesity is a growing problem
15% of children and teens ages 6 to 19 are overweight
15% are at risk of becoming overweight
Reference:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2004). Overweight Among U.S. Children
and Adolescents. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Retrieved on January 20, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/databriefs/overwght.pdf
Primary and Secondary School Nutrition
Time for developing dietary habits
Harder to change once in middle school
Children obtain about one-third of their total daily energy requirements at school
Should expend 50% of daily energy expenditure
References:
Eliassen, E.,Wilson, M. (2007) Selecting Appropriate Elementary Nutrition Education Resources. American Journal of Health Studies, Vol. 22, Issue 4
Metos, J., Nanney, M. (September 2007). The Strength of School Wellness Policies: One State’s Experience. Journal of School Health, Vol. 77, No. 7
Policy Implementation
The Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act (CNRA) of 2004 Mandated local education agencies to adopt
and implement local wellness policies Limited funding Not made a priority
References :Metos, J., Nanney, M. (September 2007). The Strength of School Wellness Policies: One State’s Experience.
Journal of School Health, Vol. 77, No. 7Stahlberg, A., Howley, N., Luscri, L. (October 2008). A National Snapshot of Local School Wellness Policies.
Journal of School Health, Vol. 78, No. 10
Current Programs
Texas Public School Nutrition Policy Changes in foods served to students
Utah School Districts 78% followed federal guidelines
22% did not follow guidelines for competitive foods
References:Metos, J., Nanney, M. (September 2007). The Strength of School Wellness Policies: One State’s
Experience. Journal of School Health, Vol. 77, No. 7Cullen, K., Watson, K. (April 2009) The Impact of the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy on
Student Food Selection and Sales in Texas. American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 99 No. 4
Challenges
Lack of support Board members
Administrators
Parents and Students
Limited funding
References:Brown, K., McCormack, A., Tabia H., Pitt, S., McDermott, R., Berends, V., Agron, P., Purcell, A. (February
2004) California School Board Members' Perceptions of Factors Influencing School Nutrition Policy: Journal of School Health, Vol. 74, Issue 2
Greves, H.M., Rivara, F. (January 3, 2006). Report card on school snack food policies among the United States' largest school districts in 2004–2005: Room for improvement. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 3:1
Recommendations for action
Increase the amount of healthy alternatives
Make food accessible and attractive
Encourage increased consumption of fruits & vegetables
References:O'Toole, T. P., Anderson, S., Miller, C., Guthrie, J. (October 2007).Nutrition Services and
Foods and Beverages Available at School: Results From the School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006. Journal of School Health, Vol. 77, Issue 8
Summary
Policies are in place
Support is needed!
Make your voice count!
Further Readings
School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
Action for Healthy Kids www.actionforhealthykids.org
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) www.usda.gov
Pennsylvania School Food Service Association www.snapa.org
The Food Trust www.thefoodtrust.org
ReferencesBrown, K., McCormack, A., Tabia H., Pitt, S., McDermott, R., Berends, V., Agron, P., Purcell, A. (February 2004)
California School Board Members' Perceptions of Factors Influencing School Nutrition Policy: Journal of School Health, Vol. 74, Issue 2
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2004). Overweight Among U.S. Children and Adolescents.
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Retrieved on January 20, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/databriefs/overwght.pdf
Cullen, K., Watson, K. (April 2009) The Impact of the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy on Student Food Selection and Sales in Texas. American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 99 No. 4
Eliassen, E.,Wilson, M. (2007) Selecting Appropriate Elementary Nutrition Education Resources. American Journal of Health Studies, Vol. 22, Issue 4
Greves, H.M., Rivara, F. (January 3, 2006). Report card on school snack food policies among the United States' largest school districts in 2004–2005: Room for improvement. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 3:1
Metos, J., Nanney, M. (September 2007). The Strength of School Wellness Policies: One State’s Experience. Journal
of School Health, Vol. 77, No. 7 O'Toole, T. P., Anderson, S., Miller, C., Guthrie, J. (October 2007).Nutrition Services and Foods and Beverages
Available at School: Results From the School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006. Journal of School Health, Vol. 77, Issue 8
Stahlberg, A., Howley, N., Luscri, L. (October 2008). A National Snapshot of Local School Wellness Policies. Journal of
School Health, Vol. 78, No. 10