There is a growing concern that obesity in children is the cause of a number of health problems including early onset Juvenile Diabetes. The Harnett County Board of Education has adopted the following policy.
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To accomplish these goals:
• Child Nutrition Programs comply with federal, state and local requirements. Child Nutrition Programs are accessible to all children.
• Sequential and interdisciplinary nutrition education is provided and promoted.
• Patterns of meaningful physical activity connect to students' lives outside of physical education.
• All school-based activities are consistent with local wellness policy goals.
• All foods and beverages made available on campus during the school day are consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and appropriate for Harnett County Schools.
• All foods made available on campus adhere to food safety and security guidelines.
• The school environment is safe, comfortable, pleasing, and allows ample time and space for eating meals. Food and/or physical activity is not used as a reward or punishment.
All party goods or snacks brought to school to share with others must be store bought items. We encourage students who bring their lunch to follow the guidelines for healthy eating. Soft drinks will not be served to students during the school day. Fruit drinks or water will be the alternative.
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