WELLNESS POLICY ( continued ) 6142.101 Goals for Physical Activity The goals for addressing physical activity include the following :
• Schools will support and promote an active lifestyle for students .
• Physical education will be taught in all grades and shall include a standards-based , developmentally planned , and sequential curriculum that fosters the development of movement skills , enhances health-related fitness , increases students ’ knowledge , offers direct opportunities to learn how to work cooperatively in a group setting , and encourages healthy habits and attitudes for a healthy lifestyle .
• Unless otherwise exempted , all students will be required to engage in the District ’ s physical education program .
• Recess and other physical activity breaks ; before and after school activities , and walking and bicycling to schools , where safe to do so , are supported by the Board .
• Schools will work toward providing sixty minutes of physical activity daily for students ( as a best practice ).
Nutrition Guidelines for Foods Sold in Schools
Students will be offered , and schools will promote nutritious food choices consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and My Plate , published jointly by the U . S . Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture , and guidelines promulgated by the Connecticut Department of Education (“ Connecticut Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools ”) in addition to federal and state statutes and national health organizations . The focus is on moderating calories , limiting fats , sodium , and sugars , and increasing consumption of nutrient-rich foods such as fruits , vegetables , whole grains , low-fat dairy , lean meats , and legumes . In addition , in order to promote student health and reduce childhood obesity , the Superintendent or designee shall establish such administrative procedures to control food and beverage sales that compete with the District ’ s nonprofit food service in compliance with the Child Nutrition Act . The District shall restrict the sale of foods of minimal nutritional value as defined by the U . S . Department of Agriculture and will ensure that all foods sold or served to students separately from school meals meet the District ’ s Nutrition Standards . All beverages sold or served to students on school premises will be healthy choices that meet the requirements of state statute and USDA beverage requirements . ( Schools must follow whichever requirements are stricter ).
Note : Districts that participate in Connecticut ’ s healthy food certification must follow the Connecticut Nutrition Standards for all foods sold in schools instead of USDA ’ s Standards for Competitive Foods . The “ Connecticut Nutrition Standards ” meet or exceed the USDA ’ s competitive food standards .
All sources of food sales to students at school must comply with the District Nutrition Standards , including , but not limited to , cafeteria a la carte sales , vending machines , school stores , and fundraisers . The District shall ensure that all beverages sold to students comply with the requirements of state statute and USDA beverage requirements . The District shall ensure compliance with allowable time frames for the sale of competitive foods as specified by state law .
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