Smart Choices, Strong Bodies, Sharp Brains: How School Meals are Working to Prevent Childhood Obesity, Promote Healthy Weights, and Support Academic Success September 7, 2011 Presenter: Dayle Hayes, MS, RD President, Nutrition for the Future, Inc. Moderator: James M. Rippe, MD – Leading cardiologist, Founder and Director, Rippe Lifestyle Institute Approved for 1 CPE (Level 2) by the American Dietetic Association Commission on Dietetic Registration Recording of the September 7, 2011 webinar and PDF download of complete PowerPoint available at:

Smart Choices, Strong Bodies, Sharp Brains This webinar covered:  Current trends related to children’s weight, fitness and nutrition  Critical connection between child health and success in school  New federal guidelines and standards for school meals, including proposed USDA nutrition standards  Getting involved to support strong school nutrition programs Nutri-Bites sm Summary

Health & Nutrient Gaps Health Gaps: Increases in rates of childhood obesity and overweight over several decades Increases in young people with Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis Increases in disordered eating patterns in children and adolescents Nutrient Gaps 2010 Dietary Guidelines: Vitamin D, calcium, potassium, dietary fiber For children and teens, gaps can be met by school breakfast: whole grain cereal, milk, yogurt, fruit Sources: White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report to the President. AAP Identification and Management of Eating Disorders (2010)

Breakfast Benefits School breakfast improves learning Improved test results, as well as memory and verbal skills Improved speed and memory on cognitive tests Fewer mistakes and faster work in math and number checking Improvement on concentration for mental tasks and reaction to frustration School breakfast improves behavior Reduced rate of absence and tardiness Fewer discipline referrals to principal in morning Fewer school nurse visits in the morning Lower rates of reported classroom behavioral problems Sources: FRAC. School Breakfast Research. IFIC. Breakfast Resource Center.

Intense Media Coverage From USA Today to the New York Times to the Dallas Morning News to virtually every TV, radio, and online news outlet, everyone has something to say about school meals.

New Guidelines and Standards Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 Funding for school meals School wellness policy “upgrade” Guidelines (water availability, staff credentials, etc.) Proposed USDA Rule on Nutrition Standards Specific meal pattern requirements 130,000+ comments received by USDA Final rule expected in January/February 2012

So many changes, so little time

National School Breakfast Week March 5-9, 2012

Source: USDA school meal reimbursement rates

Scratch Cooking Farm-to-Cafeteria School Gardens School Meals that Rock HOT Trends

Hot Issue: Misplaced Concerns About Flavored Milk Source: Western Dairy Association.

Hot Issue: Potatoes in Schools More than typical “French Fries” FACTS Most school kitchens no longer have fryers Most potato products are baked in schools Potatoes are one of the most common local vegetables served in schools Potatoes are Nutrient Rich vegetables: Popular Practical Economical Versatile Local Source: Potatoes in Schools.

Support strong school nutrition Join SNS Dietary Practice Group of American Dietetic Association. Consider a career in school nutrition. Attend school-focused FNCE sessions. Volunteer on your local SHAC or wellness committee. Sign up for KIDS EAT RIGHT:

Smart Choices, Strong Bodies, Sharp Brains: Resources Dayle Hayes, MS, RD - Nutrition for the Future, Inc. MAIL: 3112 Farnam Street, Billings, Montana VOICE MAIL: 406/ Nutrition for the Future ONLINE: BLOG WEBSITE FACEBOOK School Meals That Rockhttp://eatwellatschool.blogspot.com/ Eat Right Montana’s Healthy Families (monthly packets) ADA Kids Eat Right Volunteer: Public Site: Shop Smart. Cook Healthy. Eat Right. BREAKFAST FRAC ~ Food Research and Action Center breakfastandlunch/statelocal-data-report-toolkit/ SNA ~ School Nutrition Association SCHOOL MEAL SUCCESSES & HOT TOPICS Flavored Milk in Schools: and Potatoes in Schools: Tray Talk (SNA): Nutri-Bites sm Summary