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Local Wellness Policy
At a minimum, a local school wellness policy must contain:
- Specific goals for nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness. In developing these goals, a district must review and consider evidence-based strategies and techniques;
- Standards for all foods and beverages provided, but not sold, to students during the school day on each participating school campus under the jurisdiction of the district;
- Standards and nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages sold to students during the school day on each participating school campus under the jurisdiction of the district that
- Are consistent with applicable requirements set forth in 7 C.F.R. 210.10 (meal requirements for lunches and afterschool snacks) and 220.8 (meal requirements for breakfasts);
- Are consistent with the nutrition standards set forth under 7 C.F.R. 210.11 (competitive food service and standards);
- Permit marketing on the school campus during the school day of only those foods and beverages that meet the nutrition standards under 7 C.F.R. 210.11; and
- Promote student health and reduce childhood obesity;
- Identification of the position of the district or school official(s) responsible for the implementation and oversight of the local wellness policy.
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