Litchfield Elementary School District - School Nutrition And Fitness

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	How we accomplish our goals Our School Nutrition Program complies with federal, state and local requirements. Our School Nutrition Program is accessible to all children. We provide and promote nutrition education We encourage meaningful physical and fitness to all children All school-based activities are consistent with local wellness policy goals. Recommend that all foods and beverages made available on campus (including vending, concessions, a la carte, student stores, parties, and fundraising) during the school day are consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Insure that all foods made available on campus adhere to food safety and security guidelines. Provide a school environment that is safe, comfortable, pleasing, and allows ample time and space for eating meals. Insure that food and/or physical activity is not used as a reward or punishment. Wellness Policy Our District has developed a Wellness Policy that is focused on improving the health of students. The policy was developed with health and wellness advisory council that includes teachers, parents, students, administrators, guidance counselors, and the school nurse. Sharing the Message of Wellness One of our goals is to share the message of nutrition and wellness via our department's Web site that emphasizes the importance of nutrition AND fitness. Our site provides information on the nutrition and fitness for teachers, parents, and students, as well as, a variety of learning tools. Key Areas of our Wellness Policy Balance is essential for any Wellness Policy. Key areas include: Nutrition Education Physical activity Other school-based activities that are designed to promote student wellness. Click here to see what we are doing to accomplish our goals


Our Wellness Policy View our Wellness Policy	Why a Wellness Policy? Childhood Obesity & Diet Related Illness	Partners for School Wellness School Nutrition Association USDA Food & Nutrition Services Centers for Disease Control National School Boards Association National PTA Action for Healthy Kids American Dietetic Association Food Research and Action Center Elementary/Secondary School Principals National Association of School Nurses USDA Cooperative Extension National Dairy Council Society for Nutrition Education The National Association for Sport and Physical Education Council of Chief State School Officers Partners for School Wellness Partners in School Wellness

Litchfield Elementary School District
553 Plaza Circle
Litchfield Park,AZ 85340

In accordance with Federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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