Components Around Nutrition Include:
- Birthday Food Standards
- Food Fundraisers
- Holiday Celebration Parties
- Food as reward or incentive
- Marketing of food
- Food allergies
- Nutrition Education
A resource for what is required by policy and what is strongly encouraged in order to improve health and wellness in PK-12 schools. These topics address federal and state laws, as well as district policies.
A resource for sample language and implementation tips
SCHOOL FOOD POLICIES
Holiday Celebrations
Offer at least half "healthier" food options (see Jeffco Guide below).
Birthdays
Starting in SY 2018/19, birthday recognition/celebrations should not include shared food (e.g. food brought in by families for students to share).
Rewards
Do not offer food as a reward for behavior or academic performance, unless approved as a need by school leadership.
Fundraising
Schools should conduct fundraisers with non-food or healthy food. Three exemptions are allowed annually. All food fundraisers must be submitted to Food and Nutrition Services.
Jeffco Guide to Healthier Food Options document
Nutrition Education Resources website
Wellness Policy Food Infographic PDF(Image Below)
