1. Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs March 29, 2016

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3. Participants will learn: Steps to integrate nutrition education with classroom nutrition education Why CDE/UC Davis conducted a survey The results of the survey What California schools are doing Ideas to coordinate nutrition education efforts What resources are available Guidance for using Cafeteria Funds for nutrition education Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu 3

4. Steps to Integrating Nutrition Education Evaluate what you are doing now Check out what other schools are doing o Recent survey o What some individual districts are doing Decide on what to do Select the resources to use Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu 4

5. Steps to Integrating Nutrition Education Review the guidance on using Cafeteria Funds for nutrition education Request approval for expenditures Train staff Implement Evaluate Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu 5

6. Events Leading to Survey Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 Wellness Policy Little Research Available on Coordination with CNP Need for Consistent Messaging, including Lunchroom Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Coordinated Interventions Most Effective Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

7. Overview of District Survey Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu 7 1 2 4 3 41% say nutrition education is part of job description or duties 71.6% say they are a little or very involved in nutrition education Over half say that nutrition education is valued & provided informally in cafeteria Only about one-third report that there is evaluation of nutrition education

8. District Survey − School Environment Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu Strongly Disagree (%) Somewhat Disagree (%) Neither Agree nor Disagree (%) Somewhat Agree (%) Strongly Agree (%) Nutrition education should be a priority. 2.62.26.320.568.4 Nutrition education is valued in our district. 5.59.218.132.035.3 The superintendent encourages providing nutrition education to students. 4.27.924.328.335.3 School nutrition (food service) staff provide informal nutrition education to students in the lunchroom. 8.89.218.931.631.5 Non-school nutrition personnel provide formal nutrition education to students in the lunchroom. 17.016.232.321.712.8

9. District Survey − Evaluation Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

10. Overview of District Survey Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu 10 5 6 8 7 Over half report consistency of practice with nutrition education Over half say that they have support and resources for nutrition education Most are using materials, curricula and resources at no cost More than half were somewhat familiar with the term “food literacy”

11. District Survey − Consistency Strongly Disagree (%) Somewhat Disagree (%) Neither Agree nor Disagree (%) Somewhat Agree (%) Strongly Agree (%) School meals are consistent with nutrition education students receive in the classroom. 5.85.225.424.339.4 Competitive foods sold on campus are consistent with nutrition education students receive in the classroom. 11.79.231.821.525.8 Marketing, outreach, and media messages on the school premises are consistent with nutrition education students receive in the classroom. 7.4 29.627.428.1 Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

12. District Survey − Support Strongly Disagree (%) Somewhat Disagree (%) Neither Agree nor Disagree (%) Somewhat Agree (%) Strongly Agree (%) I have support from teachers, staff, and/or outside experts in providing nutrition education to students in the lunchroom. 5.813.420.736.024.1 I collaborate with teachers and/or other school staff in providing nutrition education to students. 9.711.125.233.920.0 I collaborate with outside nutrition experts in providing nutrition education to students. 11.311.826.626.923.5 I have access to resources for providing nutrition education to students in the lunchroom. 6.56.317.135.834.2 Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

13. District Survey − Food Literacy Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

14. What are Schools Doing to Incorporate Nutrition Education? San Marcos USD o Three schools qualify for Harvest of the Month. o One school has the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program. o A Farmers’ Market has been held to promote fresh produce. Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

15. What are Schools Doing to Incorporate Nutrition Education? Lakeside Union SD (K-8) o The new Wellness Policy has nutrition education as a goal o Use free Dairy Council materials o Hope to integrate with environmental education Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

16. What are Schools Doing to Incorporate Nutrition Education? Millbrae Elementary School District o Aquaponics: growing plants and fish together o The child nutrition program received a $25,000 grant to purchase classroom aquaponic kits Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

17. What are Schools Doing to Incorporate Nutrition Education? Mt. Diablo USD o The Farm-to-School Planning Grant is used to develop garden-based curricula o Afterschool program pays for the Harvest of the Month o An intern is developing a field trip for elementary children to see the high school garden o Culinary Competitions for students o Cafeteria Tour o Tuesday “Try-Day!” Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

18. What are Schools Doing to Incorporate Nutrition Education? Del Norte County USD o Received $10,000 from local Building Healthy Communities committee o Purpose of Building Healthy Communities Initiative is to build health capacity of targeted region o Use Harvest of the Month as one strategy for nutrition education Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

19. What are Schools Doing to Incorporate Nutrition Education? Del Norte County USD o Partner with Community Alliance for Family Farmers o Newsletter to 3,400 students o Salad bars with local produce o Vision: staff as educators Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

20. What are Schools Doing to Incorporate Nutrition Education? Winters JUSD o Director helped a local county supervisor with a fundraiser for Yolo County Food Bank and started a Farm to School group which is a 501(c)3 and now gives support for materials o More than $85,000 has been spent for the 1630 students over two years o Philosophy is to effect change in K-3 students with food on the plate, not in the garden Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

21. What are Schools Doing to Incorporate Nutrition Education? Winters JUSD o Director goes to market to buy local produce like kiwi, spinach, carrots and mandarin oranges. 94% of produce used is local. 52% of the produce comes directly from area farms. o There is a school gardens for K-3 with tie-ins to the science curriculum. o The daily salad bars are at all schools except pre-school. Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

22. What are Schools Doing to Incorporate Nutrition Education? Vista USD o School nutrition services staff use vegetable options to start conversations in the cafeteria. o For Harvest of the Month, materials are sent electronically to teachers, saving the cost of printing o Teachers get extra nutrition training with funding from the UC San Diego Community Program Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

23. What are Schools Doing to Incorporate Nutrition Education? Vista USD o The Dairy Council helps by providing materials to teachers and Smarter Lunchrooms mentoring o Nutrition Education is offered twice during the summer program o The “Fear Factor Taste Test” lets students taste items from the salad bar and get a sticker if they taste all items Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

24. Ideas for Integrating Nutrition Education Free resources from Team Nutrition o Curriculum by grade level o Core learning activities o Cafeteria connections Free Dairy Council materials o Classroom nutrition lessons o Teacher training online o Healthier Eating Made Easier o Turnkey parent presentations o Online games & Videos Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu Communicate and collaborate between cafeteria, home and community Encourage use of “Discover My Plate” for teachers from Team Nutrition o Curriculum by grade level o Core learning activities o Cafeteria connections

25. Ideas for Integrating Nutrition Education Smarter Lunchrooms Movement http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/he/smarterlunchrooms.asp Resources o Online Training o Self-Assessment Scorecard Studies of Interest o Studies of Interest A Plant to Plate Pilot Lunch, Recess and Nutrition Concession Stand Makeovers Pre-sliced Fruit in School Cafeterias Preordering School Lunch Encourages Better Food Choices Communicate and collaborate between cafeteria, home and community Encourage use of “Discover My Plate” for teachers from Team Nutrition o Curriculum by grade level o Core learning activities o Cafeteria connections Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

26. Ideas for Integrating Nutrition Education Promote good nutrition with messages in the cafeteria o Posters o Songs & Games o Signage o Bulletin boards o Chef demo o Enticing food names o Verbal prompts o Try-Day taste testing Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

27. Ideas for Integrating Nutrition Education Promote good nutrition with murals in the in the cafeteria Start gardens in schools o Find nursery partner o Before school garden club o Utilize produce in the cafeteria o Taste test and record impressions Collaborate with foundations, community groups Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

28. Ideas for Integrating Nutrition Education Utilize your menu o Coordinate messages with curriculum in the schools o Use Harvest of the Month materials o Feature salad bar items, including Harvest of the Month items o Promote plant-based entrees and their nutritional advantages o Use Tip Sheets from USDA at www.ChooseMyPlate.gov www.ChooseMyPlate.gov Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

29. Ideas for Integrating Nutrition Education Utilize your menu o Promote the importance of eating breakfast o Promote the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables o Promote the nutritional benefits of snack and supper programs o Show pictures of the healthy foods you offer in the cafeteria o Share healthy recipes that students like for use at home Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

30. Resources Organizations USDA Team Nutrition CDE Nutrition Services Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

31. Resources: Organizations CA Department of Public Health o Harvest of the Month Dairy Council of California o Healthy Eating Made Easier Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Parent-Teacher Associations Smarter Lunchrooms Movement (SLM) University of California Cooperative Extension Whole Grain Council Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

32. Resources: USDA Team Nutrition Recipes Guidance on taste testing Curriculum by grade level Games Success stories List of food and nutrition books for kids Materials for cooking with kids Posters Videos Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

33. Resources: CDE Nutrition Services Cal-Pro-NET at San Jose State University Center for Nutrition in Schools, UC Davis Management Bulletin SNP-05-2016 The California Healthy Kids Resource Center CDE Nutrition Education Resources Web page California’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program California’s Farm to School Program Teacher Tips: Cooking with Kids Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

34. Using Cafeteria Funds for Nutrition Education USDA Memo SP 07 -2015 –Guidance to State agencies for assessing cafeteria fund expenditures on nutrition education materials or activities. Management Bulletin SNP-05-2016 –Guidance on process to follow for use of funds –Resources to access free or low-cost materials Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

35. Using Cafeteria Funds for Nutrition Education Nutrition Education Expenditure Assessment Form (Form SNP 63) –Available in the Download Forms section of the SNP module of the CNIPS. Submit Form SNP 63 at least three months before the anticipated expenditure to NutrEdExpenditure@cde.ca.gov NutrEdExpenditure@cde.ca.gov CDE will notify of approval or denial by e-mail The SFA maintains documentation for three years Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

36. Using Cafeteria Funds for Nutrition Education Completing Form SNP 63 1.Status Questions Food preparation equipment Point-of-service system Compliance with all NSLP and SBP meal patterns 2.Proposed Expenditure What Cost Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

37. Using Cafeteria Funds for Nutrition Education Completing Form SNP 63 3.Justification for Proposed Expenditure Direct benefit or improvement Necessary to achieve benefit or improvement Free alternatives? Volunteers? Negative effect on delivery of meal service? Any additional information to support your request? 4.Summary of Justification Why should the proposed expenditure be approved? Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

38. Train Staff Train staff to be knowledgeable about nutrition o UC Davis’ Train-the-Trainer: Focus on Food course is designed for training frontline school nutrition staff Nutrient needs Food sources of nutrients Physical activity MyPlate Nutrients of concern Influences on food choices Smarter Lunchrooms School wellness policies Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

39. Train Staff Train staff to be knowledgeable about nutrition o USDA has resources for training at http://professionalstandards.nal.usda.gov/nutrition- 1000/general-nutrition-1300 The Dairy Council of California o 30 minute online training Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu

40. Closure Evaluate what you are doing now Check out what other schools are doing Decide on what to do Select the resources to use Review the guidance on using Cafeteria Funds for nutrition education Request approval for expenditures if no free alternatives available Train staff Implement Evaluate Nutrition Education in School Nutrition Programs http://cns.ucdavis.edu 40

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42. Thanks for joining us! Professional Standards Crediting Information Instructional Hours – 1 Key area: 1000 Nutrition Key Topic: 1200 Nutrition Education Learning Objective 1220: Integrate nutrition education curriculum with school nutrition program, utilizing the cafeteria as a learning environment. (Including Team Nutrition resources) This institution is an equal opportunity provider.