Guidelines for Americans and ensure that the school meals program meets all requirements set forth under U . S . D . A . 7 CFR Part 210 and Part 220 .
7 . Anoka-Hennepin School District will involve families and community organizations in the development of programs to provide school meal options that are culturally sensitive and meet special dietary needs .
C . Food and Beverages Sold and / or Served
1 . Food and beverages offered will be nutrient dense including whole grain products , fiber-rich fruits and vegetables .
2 . Food and beverages offered will include a variety of healthy choices that are of excellent quality , appealing to students and are served at the proper temperature .
3 . Food and beverages offered will minimize use of fats , sodium and sugar as defined by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans .
4 . Portion sizes will be age-appropriate for elementary , middle and high school students respectively .
5 . A la carte , snack bars , vending and school stores will increase the variety of choices of nutritious food such as fruits , vegetables , whole grains and low-fat or non-fat dairy foods .
6 . Nutrition information for products offered in snack bars , a la carte , vending and school stores should be available .
7 . All beverages sold or given away on school premises during the school day must be non-carbonated .
8 . If food is provided for classroom celebration , it must be commercially prepared .
9 . Classroom snacks and celebrations should reinforce the importance of healthy choices . Families will receive information at least annually from the school on foods that are appropriate for such celebrations .
10 . Schools will identify up to four special celebration days when food is given away where exceptions are made to the food requirements under this policy . Additional exceptions must be approved by the site administrator .
11 . All food sold during the school day , including fundraisers and concessions , must meet the same state and federal regulations as the Child Nutrition Program for nutrient content .
IV . Community Collaboration A . Communications with Parents
1 . Anoka-Hennepin School District will support parents ’ efforts to provide a healthy diet and daily physical activity for their children . Anoka-Hennepin School District will share information about healthy food options available in school and suggestions for home .
2 . Anoka-Hennepin School District will provide information about physical education and other school-based physical activity opportunities before , during and after the school day and will support parents ’ efforts to provide their children with opportunities to be physically active outside of school .
B . Product Marketing in Schools
1 . School based marketing will be consistent with nutrition education and health promotion . The promotion of healthy foods including fruits , vegetables , whole grains , lean meats and low-fat dairy products is encouraged .
2 . Schools are encouraged to consider nutritious products , competitive pricing , and product placement and promotion strategies for the consumption of healthy foods .
C . Opportunities Before and After School
1 . Anoka-Hennepin School District encourages the participation of all students in activities such as cocurricular activities , extra-curricular activities , Community Education programs , community and family activities that promote physical activity .
2 . Anoka-Hennepin School District and individual schools will offer a range of activities that meet the needs , interests and abilities of all students including students with disabilities and special health needs .
3 . Anoka-Hennepin School District encourages community use of its facilities for physical activity outside of the normal school day consistent with the district ’ s facility use policy .
4 . All schools will offer physical activity programs such as co-curricular , extra-curricular , intramural or Community Ed programs .
5 . After school childcare and enrichment programs will provide and encourage – verbally and through the provision of space , equipment and activities – daily periods of moderate to vigorous physical activity for all participants .
D . Food and Beverages Served and / or Sold Outside of the School Day
1 . It is a goal that when fundraisers involve selling food , they should promote positive health habits . Information will be provided on fundraising opportunities that promote health and wellness . Schools will collaborate with parent groups and booster clubs to select healthy foods and snacks as part of their programs .
2 . It is the goal that concession stands promote and provide nutrient rich food and beverage choices .
V . Curriculum
A . Schools will provide education to foster lifelong habits of healthy eating and physical activity . Schools will establish linkages between health education , physical education , school meal programs and related community services .
B . Integrating Nutrition Education into the Classroom Setting
1 . Schools will provide nutrition education and engage in nutrition promotion that :
a . is offered as part of a comprehensive , stadardsbased program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and protect their health ;
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