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Creating a Child Care Wellness Policy
Illinois Nutrition Education and Training Program
The Illinois NET Program is supported by the Illinois State Board of Education
Understand the childhood obesity problem
Learn about new federal regulations
Learn how a wellness policy can get you ready
Goals
Discover how to create a wellness policy
Find tools to implement your policy
Identify tools to evaluate your wellness practices
Goals
75% of children (1-5yrs) participate
21% of preschoolers are overweight or obese
Children consume almost 75% of their daily calories in child care settings
Children’s habits are being formed
Why focus on child care?
>50% of obese children were obese at age two
Too much sodium and saturated fat
Too little fruits, veggies and whole grains
Physical activity guidelines havebeen inconsistent
More unsettling statistics:
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010:
New drinking water rule
New milk rule
Effective October 1, 2011
A prescription for change
Proposed rule for CACFP meal patterns by June 2012
USDA Guidance Handbook 2012
Final rule in Fall 2013
What else is coming?
Commitment
Guidance
Evaluation
Education
Assurance
Why do YOU need a wellness policy?
Healthy Nutrition Environment Healthy Foods and Drinks Mealtime Environment
Learning About Healthy Food Choices
Physical Activity Environment Playtime Play Environment Learning About Physical Activity
What’s in a wellness policy?
Staff training
Engaging community partners
Educating parents
Assess and review
Tips for developing a successful wellness policy
Model Polices for a Healthy Nutrition
Environment
1.Drinking water is available to children throughout the day, including at mealtimes, upon their request.
2.Children age two and older are served low-fat (1%) or fat-free (skim) fluid milk.
Policy Area: Beverages
3. 100% juice is offered no more than three times per week.
Policy Area: Beverages
Tips for implementation
Allow kids to serve themselves
Start a water routine
Remind staff to be role models
Add some fruit slices for taste
Always serve water betweenmeals
Substitute water or whole fruit/veggies
Educate parents and staff
Staff members drink water too
Tips for implementation
1. A cycle menu of three weeks or longer that changes with the seasons is used. Entrees are repeated no more than two times throughout the cycle, and repetition of other food items is minimal.
2. Menus include foods from a variety of cultures.
Policy Area: Menus and Variety
Staff training
USDA resources
Parent input
Go for different colors and textures
Cultural celebrations
Tips for implementation
1. Staff members allow children to decide how much to eat. Children are never forced to eat or try new foods.
2. Staff members never use food to reward good behavior.
3. Staff members join children at the table for meals and snack.
Policy Area: Mealtime Environment
4. Meals are served family-style
5. The center displays pictures or posters that support healthy eating
Policy Area: Mealtime Environment
Educate Staff
Talk about hunger and fullness cues
Use non-food rewards
Engage parents
Tips for implementation
Staff breaks during naptime not mealtime
Divide food items into a few smaller bowls
Practice passing dishes
Activity Time!
Tips for implementation
1. The center has guidelines for foods brought into the facility and served for holidays and celebrations.
2. Holidays are celebrated with mostly healthy foods and non-food treats.
3. Non-food fundraising activities
Policy Area: Foods from Outside the Facility
Create a celebration list
Make the birthday child feel special
Get children involved
Try a healthy piñata
Sell useful items
Tips for implementation
1. Staff members receive training on nutrition at least twice per year
2. Nutrition education opportunities are offered to parents at least twice per year
Policy Area: Nutrition Education
3. Nutrition education lessons are incorporated into the weekly schedule
Policy Area: Nutrition Education
Staff training
Schedule training days
Join other centers
Keep parents informed
Find the right curriculum
Tips for implementation
Model Polices for a Healthy Physical Activity
Environment
1. Children have at least 120 minutesof active playtime each day
2. Children participate in structured physical activities two or more times per day
3. Children participate in outdoor active play two or more times per day
Policy Area: Active Play and Inactive Time
4. Active playtime is not withheld when children misbehave; additional playtime is offered for good behavior.
5. Television or videos are rarely or never shown in the facility.
Policy Area: Active Play and Inactive Time
Set up “blocks” of playtime
Structured and unstructured
Staff training
Rainy day activities
Support parents with resources
Tips for implementation
1. A wide variety of fixed play equipment is available to meet the needs of all children.
2. A wide variety of portable play equipment is available for children to use at the same time.
Policy Area: Play Environment
Amp up your play space
Grant/funding opportunities
Playtime in shifts
Rotate your portable equipment
Enlist parents
Tips for implementation
1. Staff members encourage children to be active and join children in active play.
2. The center displays pictures or posters to promote physical activity
3. Staff members receive training on physical activity at least twice per year.
Policy Area: Supporting Physical Activity
Encourage staff physical activity
Train staff
Posters
Educate parentsActivity Time!
Tips for implementation
Create reliable policies
Be informed
Support your staff
Educate your parents
Be flexible
Be smart
Be patient
Key take-away points
KidsEatWell.org/WorkshopHandouts.html
Handouts for this Presentation
The Illinois Nutrition Education and Training Program
800-466-7998 KidsEatWell.org
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