Vonda Fekete Nutrition Education and School Nutrition Programs Supervisor

USDA’s HealthierUS School Challenge  Recognizes a school’s commitment to the health and well being of its students  Encourages schools to take a leadership role in making changes in their total school nutrition environment  Criteria examines foods offered in school meals and a la carte, and opportunities for nutrition education and physical activity  Currently, only available to elementary schools  Recognized with Silver or Gold certification  Certification is for a two-year period Changes in Child Nutrition Program Law and Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2005

General criteria examines: Changes in Child Nutrition Program Law and Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2005 USDA’s HealthierUS School Challenge  ADP (greater than or equal to 70%  Fruits and vegetables offered: Weekly Nutritional quality (dark green and deep orange) Fresh or raw

Changes in Child Nutrition Program Law and Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2005 USDA’s HealthierUS School Challenge  Sources of Vitamin C  Variety of entrees  Inclusion of beans and/or dried peas  Sources of Iron  Inclusion of low fat milk  Inclusion of whole grains General criteria examines:

 HealthierUS School Challenge  Application is submitted to the State Agency for approval  State Agency reviews and confirms the information  Application is then submitted to USDA  IF certified as Gold or Silver: Renewable recognition plaque Recognition on Team Nutrition Website Changes in Child Nutrition Program Law and Regulations Pennsylvania Department of Education, June 2005 USDA’s HealthierUS School Challenge