Wellness Policy
Union County Public Schools
School Wellness Policy Assessment
Here are six points that CSH, School Nutrition, and other stakeholders were asked to discuss and review in the current Wellness policy of UCPS:
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Policy states schools will make every effort to eliminate any social stigma attached to and prevent the overt identification of students who are eligible for F/R priced meals…. Pg 3 |
Schools have been operating under CEP for the last few years. Policy needs updated. |
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Elem and MS … to every extent possible, foods and beverages sold individually should be limited to low-fat and non-fat milks, fruits and non- fried vegetables.
Pg5 |
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A-la-carte items are WG, reduced fat, sugar and/or 100% fruit juice |
Low-fat Non-fat Non-fried |
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Elem and MS...….. Fruit and vegetable juices and fruit based drinks contain 100% fruit juice and do not contain additional caloric sweeteners. Pg6 |
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X- 100% fruit juices are sold at MS/HS |
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A choice of at least two fruits and/or vegetables will be offered for sale at any location on the school site….
Pg 6 |
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No ES school store. Look to include fresh fruits and veg to Funday Fridays. |
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At least 2 veg and 2 fruits are offered on service line daily |
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Fundraising Activities… …schools will strive toward offering fundraising activities will not include or will use only foods that meet the above nutrition standards... Pg 7 |
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Schools continue to sell fundraising snacks that don’t meet nutrition standards, However, these sales are allowable. |
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Communication with Parents… District/school will (when available) offer healthy eating seminars for parents, send home nutrition information, post nutrition tips Pg 9 |
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Looking to start back with seminars in Fall 22. Look for publications to share with families next school year. |
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This assessment was done in January 2022. CSH and the School Nutrition Department are looking to hold an in person meeting in April or May of 2022 to discuss, review and update the UCPS School Wellness Policy and will share updates on the UCPS.org website.