I've been contemplating the question "Where do I Go Next?" This bill was signed by President Obama in December 2010. So what's left for this bill? It's a law so there won't be action in Congress regarding this bill. However, what happens next? We need to get funding and regulations for this bill so we can move on and implement the changes! I found a file online from Washington DC that provides an over all summary of the bill. Once I find out more information I'll post what I know!!
Stay tuned... :)
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
No Updates...but here is some interesting information!
I haven't heard any recent updates for the Child Nutrition Act however, last week we made a trip to Frankfort, KY to advocate for the Kentucky Dietetic Association for current bills that need attention from the Senate and House! It was a great experience! We advocated for Senate Bill 32, House Bill 89, House Bill 88, and House Bill 172!
I felt like I should share this information because all of the bills target Childhood Obesity and what better way to incorporate whats going on nationally than talk about what's going on statewide!
House Bill 89/Senate Bill 32- adding BMI to the school charts so we as professionals can better track the trends in Childhood Obesity! We don't have enough data from district to district so this would be extremely beneficial for us to target the epidemic locally!
House Bill 88-The Healthy Kids Act establishes a goal to incorporate 150 minutes of weekly activity at the elementary school level as well as prohibiting schools to withhold physical activity as a means of punishment.
House Bill 172- targets standards for physical activity and nutrition for licensed daycare providers.
I felt like I should share this information because all of the bills target Childhood Obesity and what better way to incorporate whats going on nationally than talk about what's going on statewide!
House Bill 89/Senate Bill 32- adding BMI to the school charts so we as professionals can better track the trends in Childhood Obesity! We don't have enough data from district to district so this would be extremely beneficial for us to target the epidemic locally!
House Bill 88-The Healthy Kids Act establishes a goal to incorporate 150 minutes of weekly activity at the elementary school level as well as prohibiting schools to withhold physical activity as a means of punishment.
House Bill 172- targets standards for physical activity and nutrition for licensed daycare providers.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
FitKY
I signed up for the FitKY list serv so I can stay updated on what is going on in Kentucky! I've already received a lot of information that seems interesting and relates to the Child Nutrition Act!
There was recently a webinar to help people get the most out of the new School Nutrition and Wellness Law!
I also received an announcement saying that the Alliance for a Healthier Generation has developed agreements within the industry to provide healthy school meals for at least 30 million students nationwide! Some of the companies that agreed were AdvancePierre Foods, Domino's Pizza, JTM Food Group, McCain Foods USA, Rich Products Corporation, Schwan's Food Service, Trident Seafoods, HPS, Premier healthcare alliance, Summa/Provista, Interflex, Dole Food Company Inc., and the National Turkey Federation! This is awesome that they have agreed to participate in providing healthier school lunches for the children! If we don't start with the kids then how are we going to fight against this obesity epidemic!
--That's all for now :)
There was recently a webinar to help people get the most out of the new School Nutrition and Wellness Law!
I also received an announcement saying that the Alliance for a Healthier Generation has developed agreements within the industry to provide healthy school meals for at least 30 million students nationwide! Some of the companies that agreed were AdvancePierre Foods, Domino's Pizza, JTM Food Group, McCain Foods USA, Rich Products Corporation, Schwan's Food Service, Trident Seafoods, HPS, Premier healthcare alliance, Summa/Provista, Interflex, Dole Food Company Inc., and the National Turkey Federation! This is awesome that they have agreed to participate in providing healthier school lunches for the children! If we don't start with the kids then how are we going to fight against this obesity epidemic!
--That's all for now :)
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
What is the Child Nutrtion Act?
Anyone in America who keeps up with the news knows that First Lady Obama is a strong advocate for child nutrition and promoting primary prevention for childhood obesity. This is primarily how I came across this topic. Child nutrition has always interested me and to know that the First Lady is a strong advocate as well made me want to discover what our legislation is actually doing about it!
The Child Nutrition Act is required to be reviewed every 5 years according to the sponsors, the School Nutrition Association and the Food Research and Action Center. The School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program are permanently authorized. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), State Administrative Expenses (SAE), and the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) have to be renewed every 5 years.
There are 3 main bills that are part of the Child Nutrition Act
This information has given me a look into what different aspects are involved in the Child Nutrition Act! I may have gotten myself into some deep waters but look forward to reading up on it within the next few days! I'll let you know what I find out!
The Child Nutrition Act is required to be reviewed every 5 years according to the sponsors, the School Nutrition Association and the Food Research and Action Center. The School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program are permanently authorized. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), State Administrative Expenses (SAE), and the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) have to be renewed every 5 years.
There are 3 main bills that are part of the Child Nutrition Act
- H.R 5504- Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act
- S. 3307 Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010
- H.R. 1324/S. 934 The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2009
This information has given me a look into what different aspects are involved in the Child Nutrition Act! I may have gotten myself into some deep waters but look forward to reading up on it within the next few days! I'll let you know what I find out!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)