The Duchesne School District recognizes the need to promote healthy schools, by supporting wellness, good nutrition, and physical activity as part of a total learning environment. The district supports a healthy environment where children learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices. Research indicates there is a positive relationship between student wellness and academic success. In supporting this policy the District hopes to optimize student’s potential performance. It is the goal of Duchesne School District to establish goals for nutrition education, physical activity and a program to promote student wellness. 1. NUTRITION a. Quality School Meals – The Food Service Department will adhere to policy by doing the following: i. Operate in accordance with USDA Federal Regulations that govern the National School Lunch, Breakfast, and Special Milk programs. ii. Menus will conform to good menu planning principles, meet reimbursable meal requirements, and feature a variety of healthy foods that are tasty, attractive and of excellent quality. iii. Monitor and analyze menus offered to students using approved analysis software approved by USDA to ensure Dietary Guidelines for Americans are being met. iv. Nutrition information is made available on request for products offered in all Child Nutrition Programs and a la carte sales. v. Schools will ensure students eligible to receive free or reduced –price meals are not treated differently or identified by their peers. vi. Child nutrition staff will have food handlers permit and adhere to proper Standard Operating Procedures for all food offered in all Child Nutrition Programs. b. Time to Eat i. Schools will allow for proper time to eat. ii. Elementary schools will look at the benefits of recess before lunch. iii. Students will be assured of a cafeteria that provides a safe environment and proper seating. c. Rewards, Fundraisers, School Activities i. Schools staffs will be encouraged to decrease the use of foods and drinks as rewards for students. ii. School programs doing fundraisers will look for healthy or non-food related opportunities when possible. iii. Teachers and parents will be encouraged to bring healthy choices of food for school activities and parties. d. Vending i. Elementary vending will not offer carbonated beverages.
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