Transcript New lunch lines, healthy eating

WHY?
• RECESS IS BECOMING A THING OF THE PAST!
• STUDENTS ARE GETTING LITTLE AMOUNTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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THEREFORE, THE BRAIN IS NOT GETTING PROPER NUTRIENTS TO FUNCTION IN A HEALTHY MANNER
SAVING RECESS?
• YES!
• SCHEDULE AN ACTIVITY PERIOD WITH AT LEAST 20 MINUTES OF CONTINUOUS ACTIVITY
• PROMOTING HEART HEALTH
• PROMOTING HAPPINESS
• STUDENTS HAVE AN ACTIVITY TO LOOK FORWARD TO
OKAY, WHAT ELSE?
• LUNCH LINES TEND TO BE ON THE LONGER SIDE KEEPING STUDENTS WAITING UP TO 25-30 MINUTES
BEFORE GETTING A MEAL
• SCHOOLS MAY LACK THE BUDGET TO AFFORD HEALTHY CHOICES
• STUDENTS MAY NOT HAVE A SOLID INFLUENCE ON HOW TO PROPERLY BALANCE A DIET
REDESIGN THE LUNCH LINE?
• YES!
• GIVING STUDENTS ADEQUATE TIME TO EAT A FULL MEAL
• 30+ MINUTES
• DESIGN A SALAD/FRUIT BAR BEFORE THE STUDENT GETS THE MAIN COURSE
• THEY ARE ALREADY HUNGRY SO THEY WILL BE MORE LIKELY TO EAT WHAT THEY SEE FIRST
REDESIGN THE LUNCH LINE?
• KEEP THE LINE CLOSE TO THE DOOR
• HAVE A SYSTEM TO KEEP THE FLOW OF STUDENTS SMOOTH
• BAKING VS. FRYING
• FOODS ARE LOW IN SATURATED FATS
• COOKS IN A FASTER AMOUNT OF TIME
• LESS EQUIPMENT TO BE PURCHASED
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SAVING MONEY!
WHAT FOODS CAN BE OFFERED?
• INSTEAD OF A SELECTION OF ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED DRINKS, CONSIDER…
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WATER BOTTLES
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VEGETABLES
100% FRUIT JUICES
LOW FAT MILK
• INSTEAD OF A SELECTION OF CHIPS, CONSIDER…
GRANOLA BARS
WHAT FOODS CAN BE OFFERED?
• OFFER TURKEY/VEGGIE BURGERS INSTEAD OF FROZEN MEATS
• INCLUDE A SUB BAR!
• OFFERING COLD CUTS
• OFFERING HOT SANDWICHES
WHAT IF WE CAN’T AFFORD IT?
• KEEP IT SIMPLE!
• FRUITS/VEGETABLES
• ADVERTISE DRINKING WATER TO ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR SPENDING ON OTHER DRINKS
• COORDINATE A SYSTEM WITH CAFETERIA STAFF
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KEEPING UP WITH THE FLOW OF STUDENTS
WHAT IF WE CAN’T AFFORD IT?
• FUNDRAISERS, FUNDRAISERS, FUNDRAISERS!
• SUPPORT FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES
• SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS
• HOLD A SATURDAY MORNING CAR WASH!
CHOOSE MY PLATE
• CHOOSEMYPLATE.GOV
• WHAT IS IT?
• IT ENCOURAGES HOW TO PROPERLY PORTION EACH MEAL THROUGHOUT THE DAY
• HOW MANY CALORIES YOUR SHOULD BE EATING DURING THE DAY
• HOW MUCH EXERCISE YOU SHOULD BE GETTING EACH DAY
WHY IS ALL OF THIS IMPORTANT?
• IT BENEFITS EVERYONE INVOLVED.
• STUDENTS
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ARE GETTING A CHANCE TO EXERCISE AND BALANCE A DIET
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CHILDREN WILL BE ABLE TO LEARN IN A HEALTHY FASHION
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SAVING ON COSTS WHERE MONEY MAY BE NEEDED IN OTHER PLACES
• PARENTS
• SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION