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HEALTHIERUS SCHOOL CHALLENGE
APPLICATION BASICS
Separate 24-page application for bronze/silver and gold/gold of distinction
Application must be based on two-week period
Full weeks, no missing days
Same period for breakfast and lunch
Menus must have been served within the last 6 months
Submission of supporting documentation
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Team Nutrition verification
Wellness Policy
Menu (2 consecutive weeks)
Production records (not required for Bronze)
Whole grain-rich product documentation
CN labels for combination products (i.e., pizza)
6-cent certification menu worksheet (lunch)
2 consecutive weeks
No nutrient analysis required
MULTI-SCHOOL DISTRICT APPLICATION
The same menu and foods served throughout the district
Same competitive foods and beverages were sold (cafeteria and/or school campus)
Same nutrition education and physical education is provided
Same physical activities are offered
All schools follow the district wellness policy
Multiple schools can apply under a district application when:
MULTI-SCHOOL DISTRICT APPLICATION
One set of consecutive two-week breakfast and lunch menus
One set of lunch Certification Worksheets for the two-week menu period
One set of breakfast and lunch whole grain documentation
One Competitive Foods Worksheet with a listing of foods available with supporting documentation
District Wellness Policy
District School List Form (http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/hsmrs/HUSSC/DistrictHUSSCSchoolListing.docx)
For all schools, district may submit:
MULTI-SCHOOL DISTRICT APPLICATION
General Criteria Worksheet (pg 5)
School Wellness Policy Worksheet (application pg 18)
Other Criteria for Excellence Checklist (application pgs 19-21)
For each individual school, district must submit:
HUSSC APPLICATION Application Cover Sheet (pg 3)
Select award level
Complete school/district information
Contact information for State follow-up questions
HUSSC APPLICATION General Criteria Worksheet (pg 5)
Must meet all general criteria prior to proceeding
Describe your meal service structure
Example: we use offer vs. serve. Students are offered 1 main entrée, 2 vegetable choices, 2 fruit choices with one fresh fruit daily, and a choice of 1% white, fat-free white, and fat-free chocolate milk
List ADP percentage for breakfast and lunch and the month/year calculated
HUSSC APPLICATIONBreakfast and Lunch Menu Offerings (pg 6)
Includes information for what must be submitted along with application
Copies of menus
Copies of completed NSLP 6-cent certification menu worksheets (no simplified nutrient assessment required)
Production records (not required for bronze)
Whole grain-rich product documentation
CN labels for combination products (i.e., pizza)
Enter the service dates your application is based on
HUSSC APPLICATIONGrain Offerings: Breakfast (pg7) and Lunch (pg8)
Enter information under the “Week 1” or “Week 2” table
Include all grains served
Enter the specific dates each grain was served
Enter the specific grain information
Include an asterisk for all whole grain-rich items
Whole wheat waffles*
Hamburger bun
Brown rice*
HUSSC APPLICATIONVegetable Subgroup Contributions (pgs 9-10)
Enter all vegetables offered each day and the serving size offered
Place an “x” to indicate subgroup
Indicate total vegetables offered during one day in the “Total” line
Use additional pages if more than three vegetables offered each day
Place an asterisk next to vegetables that are contributing to the “additional” vegetables to meet HUSSC requirements
HUSSC APPLICATIONFruit Variety(pgs 11-12)
Enter the name of the fruit served on the appropriate day/week line
Enter the creditable serving size (drop-down box)
If you offer a choice, only enter one fruit for each day
For gold/gold of distinction a different fruit must be entered every day
Note variations of a fruit are considered to be the same
Ex: apples and applesauce are both considered “apples”
Sample Lunch Fruit Menu
ApplePears
OrangePeaches
KiwiPineapple
GrapesApplesauce
BananaMandarin Oranges
HUSSC APPLICATIONNutrition Education Worksheet(pg 13)
If you have received the Healthy School Program Award in the past year, you do not need to complete this section
Nutrition education must be provided to
all elementary student children
at least two middle school grades
At least two high school classes
Specify the grade levels and describe your nutrition education practices
Include how nutrition education is delivered (classroom instruction, cafeteria taste tests, parental mailings, etc)
HUSSC APPLICATIONPhysical Education Worksheet(pg 14-15)
If you have received the Healthy School Program Award in the past year, you do not need to complete this section
Physical education must be provided to
all elementary student children
at least two middle school grades
At least two high school classes
Specify the grade levels and describe your physical education practices
Specify the number of minutes/week PE is provided for elementary school grade levels
HUSSC APPLICATIONPhysical Activity (PA) Worksheet(pg 16)
If you have received the Healthy School Program Award in the past year, you do not need to complete this section
Describe all types of PA opportunities offered
Include the time allotted for PA
Activities listed under the physical education section may not be included
Describe how the school actively promotes participation in PA
HUSSC APPLICATIONCompetitive Foods Worksheet(pg 17)
Competitive foods must be entered if the foods are served:
In the foodservice area during meal periods (bronze/silver)
Anywhere in the school at any time during the day (gold/gold of distinction)
You must use the Competitive Foods Calculator if your school offers:
A la carte options
Second servings of any foods not part of the reimbursable lunch meal
Vending machines
School store snacks
COMPETITIVE FOODS CALCULATOR
Found at http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/hsmrs/HUSSC/calculator.html
Do not use for beverages
Allows you to select school type and award level
Required to analyze every competitive food offering and submit results
COMPETITIVE FOODS CALCULATOR
1. Enter your school name
2. Enter the name of the product
3. Click “Add to List” button
*You will not be able to enter nutrition facts information until the item has been added to the list*
COMPETITIVE FOODS CALCULATOR
4. Enter the nutrition facts of your food
5. Only enter the sodium information for the side dish/snack or the entrée
6. Press “Calculate” to see if your item meets competitive foods criteria
7. Check acceptability of competitive food (Acceptable food items will be added to the list with the word “Yes”)
COMPETITIVE FOODS CALCULATOR
If an item does not meet the HUSSC competitive food standards you will see the problem nutrients
Double check that correct information was entered and correct the nutrient facts as needed
Delete item from list
Enter product name and add to list
Enter correct nutrient information and “calculate”
If item is unacceptable by HUSSC standards, the item must be removed from sales in order qualify for HUSSC certification
HUSSC APPLICATIONCompetitive Foods Worksheet Continued(pg 17)
Print a copy of the competitive foods calculator results for submission
All competitive foods product labels must be submitted
Recipes must be submitted for school-made products (i.e. baked goods)
Fundraising items sold during the school day must meet the guidelines for competitive foods
HUSSC APPLICATIONSchool Wellness Policy Worksheet(pg 18)
Describe:
Activities in place to meet wellness goals
School and community involvement in wellness policy implementation
If wellness practices are stricter than policy
School’s commitment to neither denying nor requiring physical activity as punishment
School’s commitment to prohibiting food as a reward
Submit a copy of your school or district wellness policy
HUSSC APPLICATIONOther Criteria for Excellence Checklist (pgs 19-21)
School may select from any option listed and provide a brief description
Submit the supporting documentation for each option as applicable
To qualify for the HUSSC award, select:
2 out of 20 options for bronze
4 out of 20 options for silver
6 out of 20 options for gold
8 out of 20 for gold of distinction
HUSSC APPLICATIONReview Committee Verification Form (pgs 22-23)
Separate forms for individual school application and school district application
All listed parties must sign the form
Individuals are agreeing and attesting that:
Information is accurate
School meals are healthy
Healthy practices will be maintained for the length of certification status
School will work with USDA to publicize efforts
HUSSC APPLICATIONApplication Check-off Sheet (pg 24)
School should double check all items listed have been completed
Copies of all specified materials must be submitted
WI DPI - SNT reviews and submits to USDA – Midwest Regional Office
School may be contacted with questions by SNT staff
WI DPI may certify, but USDA may have additional questions
If errors are found or materials are missing, USDA may be down-grade application
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
DPI-SNT is happy to help you complete your application
Please contact:
Alicia Dill, RDN, CD, CDE at [email protected] or (608)266-2741
or
Kelly Williams, RDN,CD at [email protected] or (608)267-9120
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