Federal, State, and Local Wellness Policies
How They Relate to Child Nutrition
Federal
All schools that participate in the National School Lunch and National School Breakfast Programs are mandated to have a local Wellness Policy as of July, 2006 to address all aspects of the schools relating to foods and nutrition.
State
Act 102, the Student Health and Fitness Act of 2005, sets requirements for nutrition and physical activity for grades K-5 for all public schools in South Carolina.
Local
Lexington School District Three School Board adopted a Wellness Policy in September of 2006. This policy addresses requirements for Nutrition Education, Physical Activity, and Nutrition Standards. These standards provide guidance for grades K-12. The Wellness Policy goals are to be considered in planning all school based activities including school events, field trips, dances and assemblies.
Menu Changes For Healthier Meals
Implemented Prior to Wellness Policies:
Serve only Fat-free and low fat salad dressings
Use low-fat mayonnaise in products
Limit seasonings in vegetables that contain fat
Reduce number of desserts served
Meat items are oven-baked not fried
French Fries limited and planned with low fat menu items
Canned fruits packed in light syrup or juice
More fresh fruits and vegetables served
Chef’s salads provided for all students
Increase meal choices daily to promote eating
Use ground turkey with ground beef to lower fat
Use low fat cheeses with other cheeses to lower fat
Provide only 1% and skim chocolate milk
Corn Dogs are lower fat turkey
Breads made with whole wheat flour
Low fat pizza served
Romaine and spinach used in salads
Menu Changes Planned for the 2006 – 2007 School Year:
Pizza and breading on meat items contain whole wheat flour
Dried beans served weekly
Whole grain hamburger and Hot dog buns served
French fries will be oven-baked with ½ cup limit per serving
More fresh fruit and vegetables planned
Meat items being more closely monitored for fat content
Menus average less than 30% fat per week
Brown rice served when available
Less sugar products being served
