Nutrition Services
Healthy Eating for Healthy Bodies and Minds
Good nutrition is vital to
achieving and maintaining health during childhood and throughout
adulthood. A diet that is
adequate, balanced and varied is the key
to good nutrition and promotes
strong, healthy bodies and minds.
Research has established a clear link between nutrition,
physical activity, health and the ability to learn. By teaching
children good nutrition practices, life-long habits of health
and well-being are established.
While parents are ultimately responsible for the nutritional
health of their children, schools also have a responsibility
to promote a healthy nutrition environment that positively
impacts the health of children and their families.
A healthy nutrition environment provides quality school
meals, nutrition education and physical activity for all
children. The goal of the Valley Mills ISD SHAC is to work
cooperatively with school personnel, food service, parents,
students and community organizations to provide a healthy
nutrition environment in schools and promote children's health
and academic success.
What is happening in Valley Mills ISD?
- Cafeteria makeovers to create pleasant eating environments
- Healthier
selections for a la carte lines
- More
fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy sandwich options
- Valley
Mills ISD Nutrition Service Menus and More
- Wellness
policy implementation
- Focus
on non food fund raising ideas, classroom rewards and
celebrations
- Training
for elementary and middle staff on Healthy and Wise
coordinated school
health curriculum
How can I help my school?
- Join PTA/Booster Club/Site-base Team/School Health
Advisory Council
- Volunteer
to be a parent representative on your School Health
Advisory Council
- Work
with your principal, school staff, parents and community
to support nutrition education
and promote a
healthy nutrition environment at your school.
Do I need experience in health and nutrition?
No!
There are many resources available to principals, teachers
and parents who want to create healthy school and healthy
home environments.
Resources Available
5 A Day
www.5aday.org
Texas Department of Agriculture - Square Meals
www.squaremeals.org
USDA Team Nutrition
www.teamnutrition.usda.gov
American Cancer Society
www.schoolhealth.info
USDA Food Guide Pyramid
www.mypyramid.gov
Action for Healthy Kids
www.actionforhealthykids.org/
Healthier Generation Healthy Schools
www.healthiergeneration.org
Latino Nutrition
Coalition - Camino Mágico
http://www.latinonutrition.org/ |
