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Energize Your Vending! <br />appeoffix I <br />Sample Nutrition Policy: <br />Schools <br />The following policy from Camas School District in Clark <br />County, Washington is an excellent example of the depth of <br />criteria that a policy can encompass. It was adopted in 2005. <br />Policy: Nutrition and Physical Fitness <br />The board recognizes that childhood obesity has reached epidemic <br />levels in Washington and throughout the country. Overweight children <br />are at a higher risk for developing severe long -term health problems, <br />and overweight children are affected by discrimination, psychological <br />stress, and low self- esteem. However, research indicates that obesity <br />and subsequent diseases are largely preventable through diet and <br />CAMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT regular physical activity. Research also indicates that becoming <br />A TRADITION OF CARING AND QUALITY physically active and maintaining a regular physical activity program <br />significantly reduces the risk of some obesity and some cancers, <br />diabetes and other chronic diseases. <br />Children who eat well - balanced meals and are healthy are more likely <br />to learn in the classroom. The board supports increased emphasis on <br />nutrition as well as physical activity at all grade levels to enhance the <br />well -being of our district's youth. Therefore, it is the policy of the <br />board to: <br />A. Provide students access to nutritious food; <br />B. Provide opportunities for physical activity and developmentally <br />appropriate exercise; and <br />C. Provide accurate information related to these topics. <br />The superintendent shall develop and implement a comprehensive <br />district -wide nutrition program consistent with state and federal <br />requirements for districts sponsoring the National School Lunch <br />Program and the School Breakfast Program. To implement the <br />program, the superintendent shall adopt and implement a <br />comprehensive curriculum on health, fitness and nutrition consistent <br />with the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs). The <br />curriculum will provide opportunities for developmentally appropriate <br />instruction for grades K -12. The input of staff, students, parents and <br />public health professions in the development of the curriculum is <br />encouraged. <br />36 <br />