The District will support healthy eating and physical activity by:

• Engaging 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.

• Giving all students opportunities, support, and encouragement to be physically active on a regular basis.

• Serving and selling foods and beverages that meet the nutrition recommendations of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

• Providing students with access to a variety of affordable, nutritious, and appealing foods that meet the health and nutritional needs of students and providing clean, safe, and pleasant settings and adequate time for students to eat.

• To the maximum extent possible, participating in available federal school meal programs (including the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program ).

• Providing nutrition education and physical education to foster lifelong habits of healthy eating and physical activity.