Nutrition News

The Rochester Public Schools Wellness Advisory Board, a group of dedicated parents and staff along with the Superintendents office partnered in 2006 to create the district's Wellness Policy. The Health and Nutrition Policy was developed in accordance with the National School Lunch Program's Reauthorization Act. The act requires all public school districts produce a detailed policy that addresses the health and well-being of all students. To view the Health and Nutrition Policy, please go to:

Rochester School Department Health and Nutrition Policy



Balanced Choices Information


 10-Minutes Lesson Plans

Developed by Chartwells Registered Dietitians, the 10-Minute Nutrition Lesson Plans target lower elementary, upper elementary, middle and high school students on different topics of interest that include breakfast, food and cultures and sustainability. Lesson topics coincide with the Chartbusters promotional calendar and are scripted to be quick and easy to teach, fun, and age appropriate. Each lesson includes a teacher-guide for each three key areas: the EAT cafeteria connection, a LEARN 10-minute classroom lesson, and a LIVE home activity. The plans are practical way to help teachers incorporate more nutrition education into the classroom and promote the Chartwells philosophy of EAT.LEARN.LIVE
http://eatlearnlive.com/teacherResources/

                                       

You May Also want to Visit the following helpful sites:

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   www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org

The American Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org/

International Food Information Council (IFIC)
www.ific.org

KidsHealth
www.kidshealth.com

MyPyramid Tracker is an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient and physical activity information.
www.mypyramidtracker.gov

National Eating Disorders Association
www.edap.org

National Institutes of Health                   
www.nih.gov

National Lunch and Breakfast Program
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/lunch/

U.S. FDA interactive Food Label Educational Tool
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~ear/hwm/labelman.html