2014-KC COOMBS MIDDLE SCHOOL COUCIL

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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. Recess will be held 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 It is the policy of the Mashpee Public Schools that meals offered under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs are consistent with the Healthy, Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010. Guidelines for reimbursable meals will not be less restrictive than regulations and guidance issued by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to the law. In addition to the School Breakfast programs, competitive foods and beverages sold or provided to students 30 minutes before the beginning of the school day until 30 minutes after the school day ends must comply with the Massachusetts School Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods and Beverages Act (52:125) signed into law in Massachusetts on July 30, 2010. Foods and beverages offered to students in vending machines must comply with the standards at all times. 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. 61