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Physical Activity Goals The primary goal of physical activity is to provide opportunities for every student to develop the knowledge and skills for specific physical activities, regularly participate in physical activity, and understand the short and long-term benefits of a physically active and healthy lifestyle. • Physical activity should be integrated across curricula. • A daily recess period will be provided for grades K-6, which cannot be withheld as a consequence of behavior. Consider planning recess before lunch since research indicates that physical activity prior to lunch can increase the nutrient intake and reduce food waste. • Each school will provide a physical and social environment that encourages safe and enjoyable activities for all students, not limited by athletic ability. • Information will be provided to families to help them incorporate physical activity into their children's lives. Nutrition Guidelines A student's lifelong eating habits are greatly influenced by the types of foods and beverages available to them. Schools must establish standards to address all foods and beverages sold or served to students, including those available outside of school meal programs. Schools must ensure that reimbursable school meals meet the program requirements and nutrition standards set forth under the 7 CFR Part 210 and Part 220. All foods made available on school property will comply with the current USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans where applicable. • Food providers will offer a wide variety of age-appropriate healthy food and beverage selections. Every effort will be made to offer a minimal amount of processed foods. Fresh products will be encouraged to be used as much as possible. • The consumption of unflavored bottled water by students throughout the school/classroom will be permitted during the school day, except where water could be deemed a hazard to equipment or an activity. • Promotional activities in schools are encouraged to be connected to activities that promote physical activity, academic achievement or positive youth development and are in compliance with Mashpee Public Schools policy. • Classroom snacks feature healthy choices. Food available at parties, celebrations, or meetings should include healthy choices. • Soda and sugary drinks will not be offered for sale to students in any school building. • Nutrition education is incorporated during classroom snack times, not just during meals. Foods and beverages sold at fundraisers should include healthy choices and provide age-appropriate selections for all schools. • Advertising messages are consistent with and reinforce the objectives of the education and nutrition environment goals of the school. • Advertising of foods or beverages in the areas accessible to students during meal times must be consistent with established nutrition environment standards. 58