Part 1: Preamble

Whereas, children need access to healthful foods and opportunities to be physically active in order to grow, learn and thrive;

Whereas, good health fosters student attendance and education;

Whereas, obesity rates have doubled in children and tripled in adolescents over the last two decades, and physical inactivity and excessive calorie intake are the two predomiant causes of obesity;

Whereas, heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes are responsible for two-thirds of deaths in the United States, and major risk factors for those diseases, including unhealthy eating habits, physical inactivity, and obesity, often are established in childhood;

Whereas, 33% of high school students do not participate in sufficient vigorous physical activity and 72% of high school students do not attend daily physical education classes;

Whereas, only 2% of children (2 to 19 years) eat a healthy diet consistent with the five main recommendations from the Food Guide Pyramid;

Whereas, nationally, the items most commonly sold from school vending machines, school stores, and snack bars include low-nutrition foods and beverages, such as soda, sports drinks, imitation fruit juices, chips, candy cookies and snack cakes.

Whereas, school districts around the country are facing significant fiscal and scheduling constraints; and

Whereas, community participation is essential to the development and implementation of successful school wellness policies.

Part 2: Board Policy

UDS #413, Chanute Public School is committed to providing school environments that promote and protect children’s health, well-being and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity. Therefore, it is the policy of USD 413, Chanute Public School that:

• Wellness guidelines will be implemented as specified in the Kansas State Department of Education’s Wellness Policy Report for each school level.
• Students, parents, teachers, food service professionals, health professionals and other interested community members will be engaged in developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing district-wide nutrition and physical activity policies.
• All students in grades K-12 will have opportunities, support and encouragement to be physically active on a regular basis.
• Foods and beverages sold or served at school will meet the nutrition recommendations of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
• Qualified child nutrition professionals will provide students with access to a variety of affordable, nutritious and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.
• Students will be provided with adequate time to eat in settings that are clean, safe and pleasant.
• To the maximum extent practicable, all schools in our district will participate in available federal school nutrition programs.
• Schools will provide nutrition education and physical education to foster lifelong habits of healthy eating and physical activity, and will establish linkages between health education, school nutrition programs and related community services.

Healthy Snacks - Ready to Learn Kids
Nutrition during the school day is important for helping the children of USD #413 grow strong, succeed in school, and establish healthy habits for a lifetime. Choose healthy snack that prepare children ready to learn.

The food and beverage items suggested below for teacher rewards, classroom parties, and school stores are available thru the USD #413 Child Nutrition and Wellness program. Call your school kitchen one week prior to your scheduled event for availability and price.

WE RECOMMEND THAT SUGARED AND CAFFENATED BEVERAGES ARE NOT USED AS A SNACK OR REWARD.

Fresh Fruit (Apples, bananas, grapes, oranges) Dip available
Fruit Cup (Water packed)
Raisins
Fresh Vegetable Pouch (Baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery) Dip available
Yogurt (4 oz. or 8 oz.)
Go-Gurt (Frozen Tube)
Frozen Yogurt
Beef Jerky
String Cheese
Trail Mix Roundup-Kids can build their own by choosing from a selection of 4 items
Peanuts (individual packages)
Graham Crackers
Teddy Grahams (individual packages)
Animal Crackers (individual packages)
Chex Mix (individual packages)
Cereal Bars (individual packages)
Popcorn-Fat Free (individual bag)
Rice Cake
Baked Chips-Assorted Flavors (individual bags)
Peanut Butter or Cheese Snack Crackers (individual bags)
Health Smart Ice Cream Cup (vanilla-chocolate-strawberry) SPECIAL OCCASION ONLY DUE TO ARTIFICAL SUGAR CONTENT
6 oz. 100% Juice (apple-grape-orange-pineapple orange)
8 oz. container of Milk (whole-2%-skim-chocolate skim)
Bottled Water

If you need assistance or have questions or concerns about Chanute Public School's child nutrition program. Please call Elizabeth Jesse at 432-3506