1. Local School Wellness Policies: Creating a Healthy School Environment Amy Haessly, R.D. Child Nutrition Services Wellness Lead Vista Unified School District (760) 726-2170 ext. 2912 amyhaessly@vusd.k12.ca.us

2. Snapshot of American Kids Overfed but undernourished Declining physical activity Limited health literacy

3. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

4. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1986 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

5. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1987 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

6. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1988 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

7. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1989 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

8. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

9. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1991 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

10. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1992 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

11. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1993 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

12. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1994 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

13. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1995 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

14. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1996 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

15. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1997 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%

16. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1998 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%

17. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1999 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%

18. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2000 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%

19. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2001 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

20. (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2002 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

21. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2003 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

22. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2004 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

23. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2005 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

24. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2006 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

25. 1998 Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990, 1998, 2006 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person) 2006 1990 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

26. Childhood Overweight Overweight children are more likely to become obese as adults. 80% of children who were overweight at aged 10–15 years were obese at age 25.

27. San Diego County 34.4% adults overweight (35.5% in CA) 14.8% youth overweight (11.3% in CA) 66% of teens and 38% of adults engaged in moderate to vigorous p.a. for at least 20 minutes at least 3 times in the last 7 days Source: CA Health Interview Survey, 2001, Los Angeles, CA: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, July 2002.

29. Overweight Children are more likely to develop… Type 2 diabetes Asthma Orthopedic problems Risk factors for cardiovascular disease –increased blood pressure –high cholesterol levels Behavioral problems Depression Source: www.publichealthadvocacy.org/resources_obesity.html

30. Good Nutrition Improved behavior Improved attendance Less visits to school nurse Increased attention and creativity Improved test scores = BETTER LEARNING

31. Physical Activity & Learning Improved cognitive development Improved emotional health and self-esteem Improved academics (even when taking the place of class time) = BETTER LEARNING

32. Wellness Policy Vista Unified School District

33. What You Should Know Mandatory as of 2006-2007 Creates nutrition guidelines to promote good health Includes nutrition education and physical activity

34. VUSD Wellness Policy Student Wellness (No. 5040) Physical Education (No. 6024) Food Service/Child Nutrition Program (No. 3011) Other Food Sales (No. 3012)

35. Student Wellness Encourage staff to serve as positive role models Designate a site rep for Wellness Council Post the policy & regulations in public view in the front office No non-nutritious foods as rewards/incentives –Alternatives to Food as Reward

36. Student Wellness Administrative Regulations Nutrition Education –Integrated into core curricular subjects & electives –Provides opportunities for students to practice skills and have fun –Emphasize importance of caloric balance between food intake & energy expenditure –Teachers & staff receive training as needed Dairy Council of California

37. Physical Education Includes varying types of activities –Strength, endurance, and flexibility Must be provided for: –>100min/10 school days  Kindergarten –>200min/10 school days  1 st -6 th grade –>400min/10 school days  7 th -12 th grade

38. Physical Education Administrative Regulations Site administrators shall maintain records of mandated PE minutes. In the fall parents of 5 th, 7 th, & 9 th graders will be notified of components of physical fitness testing conducted in Spring. –Student Fitness Assessment letter

39. Food Service/ Child Nutrition Program Foods will be monitored for: –Calories, sugar, fat, and saturated fat content Foods promoted on school sites: –Fresh fruits and vegetables (salad bar) Harvest of the Month –Whole grains –Milk and 100% Juice drinks Foods Avoided: –Candy, cupcakes, cakes, & sugary beverages

40. Food Service/CNS Administrative Regulations Nutrition standards* for: –Meals served through the NSLP, SBP, & After School Snack Program –A la carte foods & beverages for elementary, middle, & high school * Established by USDA

41. Other Food Sales Foods sold/served to students and staff on campus during the school day should promote student health. –School day defined as 1 hour before 1 st bell to 1 hour after last bell. A list of compliant foods & beverages shall be available in front office and on website.

42. Other Food Sales Administrative Regulations Nutrition Standards for food & beverages Fundraising Guidelines –Physical activity promoted above selling food items * see Alternative Fundraising Ideas –Food items must follow nutrition standards If not in compliance: –Must take place outside of school premises –Must occur one hour before or after school

43. Where can I find the policy and resources? VUSD website www.vusd.k12.ca.us www.vusd.k12.ca.us –Child Nutrition Department link Wellness Policy link

44. Thank you for your time! Questions? Contact Amy Haessly 760-726-2170 x2912