Healthy Eating BRIGHT IDEAS

Listed below are BRIGHT IDEAS about Healthy Eating. You can view all of the Healthy Eating BRIGHT IDEAS by Submit Date, Academic Year Implemented, Title or Organization. Click on the title to read the bright idea.

Food Service Management of Student Fundraising Efforts

Who	:	Vista Unified School District
Where	:	school
When	:	2001-2002 Academic Year
Submitted On	:	March 18, 2004

Child Nutrition Services in the Vista Unified School District was able to help student groups earn greater profits by selling healthier foods.  The food service program now manages vending/product contracts for student clubs and other groups in the district.

Creating a Comprehensive District Nutrition Policy

Who	:	Oakland Unified School District
Where	:	school
When	:	2001-2002 Academic Year
Submitted On	:	March 18, 2004

Controversy over a district-wide beverage contract led the school district to develop a comprehensive nutrition policy with input from community members and district staff. The policy eliminated the sale of soda and unhealthy snack foods and also addressed issues like hunger and cultural diversity.

Making Food Service Viable without a la Carte Foods

Who	:	Folsom Cordova Unified School District
Where	:	school
When	:	1994-1995 Academic Year
Submitted On	:	March 18, 2004

This school district found a very successful method for eliminating a la carte foods and beverages from its school meal program. Students now get healthy, appealing school meals. The food service program has gone from a budget deficit to a budget reserve.

Eliminating Soda and Unhealthy Foods from Vending Machines

Who	:	Capistrano Unified School District
Where	:	school
When	:	2002-2003 Academic Year
Submitted On	:	March 18, 2004

Food and Nutrition Services worked with the school board to eliminate soda and unhealthy snacks from secondary school vending machines.  They also succeed in eliminating the sale of soda from middle and high school campuses during the entire school day.