1. Local Wellness Policy

Sample Local Wellness Policies

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  • Sample Model Wellness Policies

    Format: Webpage

    Audience: K-12 School Health/Wellness Teams- Teachers, Parents, Administrators, Foodservice Workers, Community Members, Coaches

    Cost: Free

    This webpage from the USDA and Team Nutrition highlights several resources, including sample model wellness policies and sample policy language, to help create local school wellness policies.

    Available at: http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/model-and-sample-policy

     

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  • Workbook for Developing a Local School Wellness Policy

    Format: PDF

    Audience: K-12 School Health/Wellness Teams- Teachers, Parents, Administrators, Foodservice Workers, Community Members, Coaches

    Cost: Free

    Workbook for Developing a Local School Wellness PolicyThe Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities Project in Minnesota developed a workbook to help in writing a Local Wellness Policy. This 170 page PDF walks you through the process step by step.

    Available at: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/www/groups/public/@health/documents/webcontent/convert_253931.pdf

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  • Alliance for a Healthier Generation Model Wellness Policy

    Format: Webpage

    Audience: K-12 School Health/ Wellness Teams- Teachers, Parents, Administrators, Foodservice Workers, Community Members, Coaches

    Cost: Free

    The Alliance for a Healthier Generation launched a new Model Wellness Policy to help school districts prepare for anticipated requirements from USDA. This resource meets federal requirements based on the USDA's proposed rule and offers optional policy language school districts can use to establish stronger policies.

     

    Available at:   https://www.healthiergeneration.org/_asset/wtqdwu/14-6372_ModelWellnessPolicy.doc