Nutrition Services

School Wellness

Pursuant to federal law, the following parties have jointly developed this Wellness Policy: Weld County School District 6 Nutrition Services staff members, Board of Education members, administrative staff members, support staff members, teaching staff members, community members and parents. The Board promotes healthy schools by supporting student and staff wellness, including good nutrition and regular physical activity as part of the total learning environment. Schools contribute to the basic health status of students by facilitating learning through the support and promotion of good nutrition and physical activity. Improved healthoptimizes student performance potential and educational success, as children who eat well-balanced meals and are physically active are more likely to be engaged and learn in the classroom and less likely to be absent.

Goals To further the Board’s beliefs stated above, the Board adopts the following goals:

Goal 1

The district will provide a comprehensive learning environment to promote the development and practice of lifelong wellness behaviors. The entire school environment, not just the classroom, shall be aligned with healthy school goals to positively influence a student’s understanding, beliefs and habits as they relate to comprehensive wellness, including good nutrition and regular physical activity. Such learning environment will teach students to use appropriate resources and tools to make informed and educated decisions about lifelong healthy eating habits and beneficial physical activity, in accordance with the district's academic standards for comprehensive health education and physical education.

Goal 2

The district will implement and promote nutrition education and proper dietary habits contributing to students’ health status and academic performance. Evidence-based nutrition education will be in accordance with the district's academic standards for comprehensive health education. All foods and beverages sold or provided to students on the school campus during the school day shall meet or exceed the district’s nutrition standards. All schools participating in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Programs shall comply with state and federal rules or regulations regarding school meals, competitive food service and the Smart Snacks in School nutrition and marketing standards.

Goal 3

The district will provide opportunities for students to engage in physical activity. Physical activity will be included in a school’s daily education program. Physical activity includes regular instructional physical education, in accordance with the district’s academic standards for physical education, opportunities throughout the school day, such as exercise programs, fitness breaks, recess, field trips that include physical activity and classroom activities that include physical activity.

Goal 4

The district will support employees by promoting a healthy lifestyle. Integrated and comprehensive well-being opportunities will be provided to staff through the district’s Worksite Wellness Program.