1. The HealthierUS School 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 the HealthierUS School Challenge 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 HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC)

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. 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 Steps to Success

9. General Criteria New 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)

10. 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.) Meal Criteria

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

16. Take the Challenge Be the 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 2012 HealthierUS School Challenge Arizona Current Winners

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

20. Synergy

21. Keep our eyes on the prize.

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

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