To help combat childhood obesity, Congress is now requiring any local educational agency, participating in the USDA school meals program to establish a local wellness policy. Congress recognizes that schools play a critical role in creating a healthy environment for the prevention of childhood obesity.  Creating a healthy environment helps combat problems associated with poor nutrition and physical activity.  The law places the responsibility of developing a wellness policy at the local level so the individual needs of each school district can be addressed.

Target Audience: CN Directors, Program Administrators

Key Area: Administration 3000

Professional Learning Topic Program Management 3230 

1 hour