NUTRITION IS FOR EVERYONE

Nutrition for Students is FUN!

Click here to see how learning about nutrition is not only good for you but also a lot of fun. You can read about kids in the kitchen, play games and songs and videos that have been put together by put together by EATRIGHTBIBB.COM for Bibb County Board of Education. Play the games and test your skill. Choosing the right food can help you learn better, play harder, and have a lot more energy.

NUTRITION FOR TEACHERS.

Students must be healthy to learn… but they also need to learn to be healthy. Click here to see a collection of teaching tools that can be used to reinforce our school’s Wellness Policy by incorporating nutrition lessons into the classroom. This collection was been put together by EATRIGHTBIBB.COM for Bibb County Board of Education.

NUTRITION FOR PARENTS.

Click here for links to great nutrition articles, healthy snack ideas, and healthy recipe ideas collected by EATRIGHTBIBB.COM for Bibb County Board of Education.

Did you know...this generation of young people is the first that is forecast to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents? 1 in 3 or 4 children born in the year 2000 will develop diabetes at some point in their lifetime. The prevalence of overweight kids among 6 to 11 year olds has doubled in the past 20 years and tripled for teens.

What are we doing about it? SPCCS participates in the National School Lunch Program, following strict national and state nutrition guidelines, and provides nutritious lunches that contain one-third of the recommended dietary allowance of nutrients. SPCCS adheres to the recommended USDA dietary guidelines from MyPlate. This new Food Guide focuses on nutrition and fitness, because the two go hand in hand. It is designed to help kids and parents to not only understand the guidelines but to also provide practical advice on how to provide healthy and balanced diet. Recommendations are tailored for kids based on age, gender, and exercise habits. And, our school has also developed a comprehensive school wellness policy and upholds the USDA's Federally Mandated Nutritional Value requirements, which defines the nutrition guidelines for school meals.

For parents, this program offers a convenient method of providing a nutritionally balanced lunch at the lowest possible price. For SPCCS, the program enhances children's learning abilities by contributing to their physical and mental well being. Studies have shown that children whose nutritional needs are met have fewer attendance and discipline problems and are more attentive in class.

Be a role model. Take an active role in encouraging your kids eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Encourage your kids to get at least 60 minutes of moderate exercise each day (30 minutes for adults). Family meals are a great time for parents to connect and share the details of the day. Plus, kids who eat regularly with their families are less likely to snack on unhealthful foods. Try to eat meals together as a family at least 3 times per week.

We hope you find the information throughout our nutrition site helpful.

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