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WELLNESS POLICY ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION

The West Springfield Public School District is committed to providing school environments that promote and protect children's health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity. Therefore, it is the policy of the West Springfield Public School District that:

• The school district will engage students, parents, teachers, food service professionals, health professionals, and other interested community members in developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing district-wide nutrition and physical activity policies. 

• All students in grades K-12 will have opportunities, support, and encouragement to be physically active on a regular basis. 

• Foods and beverages sold or served at school will meet the nutrition recommendations of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 

• Child nutrition professionals will provide students with access to a variety of affordable, nutritious, and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students; will consider the cultural diversity of the student body in meal planning; and will provide clean, safe, and acceptable settings and adequate time for students to eat. 

• Schools will provide nutrition education and physical education to foster lifelong habits of healthy eating and physical activity, and will establish links between health education, school meal programs, and related community services. 

Originally created by:  Mrs. Ciborowski & Wellness Subcommittee

Original school committee approval:  July 11, 2006

Subcommittee review and update:  August 8, 2023

School Committee approval:  August 8, 2023

West Springfield Public Schools