Alhambra Unified School District Nutrition Network

Alhambra Unified School District, Alhambra, CA

Purpose:

To provide students and adults with opportunities to make healthy eating choices and increase physical activity

Target Population:

Students in grades pre-K to 12 and their families who have low incomes or are at less than180 percent of the federal poverty level

Program Goals:

• Encourage individuals to eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables
• Incorporate physical activity daily (30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for children)
• Support participation in food assistance programs

Years in Operation:

2001 – present

Results:

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Funding:

Principal funding provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Stamp Program. To be eligible, 50 percent or more of students must be enrolled in the free and/or reduced-price meal program.

Key Partners:

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What Works and Why:

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Structure and Operations:

The Nutrition Network develops lessons and disseminates standards-based curricula that empower youth to make healthier choices and be physically active.26 The Nutrition Network has incorporated a variety of programs to address physical activity and healthy eating:

• Nutrition Olympics — A field day designed to encourage children to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables through games and physical activity.
• School Gardens — Students learn how fruits, vegetables and herbs are grown in their own “living laboratories.”
• Culinary Connections — Professional chefs teach students how to incorporate fruits and vegetables when cooking.
• Nutrition/Physical Activity 101 — A workshop that teaches participants how to use the Dietary Guidelines and the food pyramid to guide healthier eating.

Barriers to Success:

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More Information:

http://www.ausdnutrition.com

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