The Wellness Policy focuses on achieving five (5) goals:
» Nutrition – All students and staff will have access to and be
encouraged to take advantage of high-nutrient food options served
at school and District/Region office cafeterias.
» Physical Education – All students will be encouraged to participate in
the recommended levels of physical education.
» Physical Activity – All students and staff will be encouraged to
engage in daily physical activity according to national guidelines.
» Health and Nutrition Literacy – All students and staff will be
encouraged to develop healthy life-style habits.
» Preventive Healthcare – All students and staff will be encouraged to
participate in preventive healthcare.
District Policy: The District will make nutritious foods available
on campus during the school day to promote student and staff
health.
» The Department of Food and Nutrition will serve the
following: food high in fiber, free of added trans fat, low in
added fats, sugar, and sodium, respectful of cultural diversity
and served in appropriate portion sizes consistent with United
States Department of Agriculture standards.
» All food sold on campus up to one (1) hour after dismissal of
the final class of the day must meet the Rule on Food and
Beverages Sold on Campus and in Vending Machines
District-Wide. (Appendix A)
» The Department of Food and Nutrition will pursue partnerships with
local/regional farms to facilitate a Farm-to-School program.
» Meals served within the Federally reimbursable meal program will
be designed to feature fresh fruits and vegetables from local sources
to the greatest extent possible.
» The District will encourage parents and teachers to have healthy
celebrations at school by providing ideas and suggestions which can
be found at http://nutrition.dadeschools.net.
» Fundraisers that occur on campus, up to one (1) hour after dismissal
of the final class of the day must comply with the Rule on Food and
Beverages Sold on Campus and in Vending Machines District-Wide.
The District will assist parents and staff in planning healthy
fundraisers by providing suggestions which can be found at
http://nutrition.dadeschools.net.
» Requires a School Wellness Committee
» Requires completion of the School Health Index
» Requires completion of the Alliance For A Healthier
Generation’s Healthy School Builder
» Includes the “Rule on Food and Beverages Sold on
Campus and in Vending Machines District-wide”
(Appendix A of the Policy)
» All vending machines on campus, including those in staff
lounges, must comply with the Rule. This means no
carbonated beverages, and no candy, snacks or drinks
that do not meet nutritional standards can be sold in any
vending machine in the District
» All food sold on campus before, during and until one
hour after dismissal of the final class of the day must
meet the nutritional criteria in the Rule.
» All a la carte items sold in the cafeteria must also meet
the nutritional criteria in the Rule.
» Vending Machine contracts have been awarded and are
in compliance with the Rule
» The Food and Nutrition web site has a list of approved
snacks and beverages for the vending machines
» Principals need to inform PTA/PTSA and other groups of
the rule as it will effect fundraising activities on campus.
For example, soda, candy, pizza and other items that do
not meet the nutritional standards cannot be sold on
campus anytime before one hour after dismissal of the
last class of the day
» Food sold at school-related events occurring at least one
hour after dismissal of the final class of the day is
exempt from the Rule
» Food used in Culinary Arts and Training Programs for
instructional purposes are also exempt from these rules
» Non-compliance with this rule will be addressed at the
administrative level by School/District Operations
Ms. Audra Wrigth, Coordinator
Nutritional Wellness
Phone: 786-275-0438 ∙ Fax: 786-275-0840
Website: http://nutrition.dadeschools.net/