1. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Local Wellness Policies Sunday, March 12, 2006 Mary Klatko Teresa Nece, SFSNS Danny Seymour Julie Skolmowski, SFNS Legislative Action Conference 2006

2. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Survey Methodology Conducted online during January 2006. SNA members in the director membership category were contacted via email A total of 652 SNA members participated in the study representing 652 school districts.

3. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Participation in the Policy Development Process among School Nutrition Professionals 84.6% of respondents have participated in the development of their district’s wellness policy 14.3% plan to participate

4. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Status of Policy Development 15.7% no activity on policy 40.7% early stages of development 38.2% drafted a policy 5.7% approved policy recommendations

5. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Awareness of Resources for School Wellness Policy Development

6. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Challenges Perceived 36.8% not far enough along OR didn’t know what challenges they would anticipate. 14.8% have not experienced any challenges Remaining 51.8% cite the following challenges: 1.Lack of Funding - 37.6% 2.Lack of Support from Students - 29.3% 3.Appropriate products not available - 23.1 % 4.Lack of support from Administration - 23.1%

7. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Nutrition Education The majority of school districts are mandating nutrition education for some or all grade levels (81%). 60% of districts that have included a mandate do not have a time allotment specified as part of the nutrition education goal.

8. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org School Nutrition Staff Involvement in Nutrition Education Responsible for teaching nutrition education in approximately 1/3 of districts surveyed Collaborate in some way with classroom teachers in 88% –93% serve as resource for information –75% serve as guest speaker –63% provide food for activities or taste testing –54% coordinate cafeteria promotions with classroom lessons –53% conduct activities in classroom –27% teach nutrition education in the classroom

9. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Restrictions on Specific Nutrients Included in Nutrition Policy Restriction% of Respondents Calories from Fat54% Saturated Fat47% Total Fat39% Total Sugar36% Added Sugar29% Sodium19%

10. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Physical Activity Guidelines Approximately 90% of school districts reported that their local wellness policy includes one or more of the following physical activity components: Before/After School Programs – 60% Daily Recess – 68% Integration of Physical Activity into academic curriculum (PE) – 79%

11. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Other School-Based Activities Included in Policies

12. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Serving Size Limits for Beverages Included in Local Wellness Policy

13. Copyright © 2006 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Exemptions on Individual Food Items in Nutrition Guidelines Approximately ½ reported one or more individual food item/food category exemptions Common items exempted (>12%) include: –Water - 28% –100% Juice – 20% –Fat Free 0r Low-fat Milk (19%), 2% or Whole Milk (14%) –Flavored Milk (12%) –Nuts and Seeds (20%), Nut Butters (13%) –Cheese (12%)

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