Orange County Grand Jury
• 2003-2004
• Agency Response
Response to:
Childhood And Adolescent Obesity: Making The Orange County Schools Part Of The Solution 06/08/04, 275K
Hat Mark Laled Y School District*
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F4
Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
The Fountain Valley School District follows the state standards regarding physical activity. Our school nurses, physical education and science teachers address the area of proper nutrition and obesity.
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R1
Our school nurses work well with students and families in counseling and recommending methods to combat obesity in such students. The District shall consider the formation of a Child Nutrition and Physical Activity Committee by first discussing this topic with some principals and school nurses.
F2
All food and beverages prepared by school Food Services in the Fountain Valley School District are regulated by federal and state requirements.
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R2
All food and beverages served by school Food Services in the Fountain Valley School District or provided by outside vendors are regulated by federal and state requirements.
F3
The Fountain Valley School District currently does not have the funding to support a Physical Education Specialist. We have been very successful functioning without one.
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R3
The Fountain Valley School District currently does not have the funding to support a Physical Education Specialist.
F5
The Fountain Valley School District does apply for government grants that would improve nutrition and physical education programs.
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R5
The Fountain Valley School District does apply for government grants that would improve nutrition and physical education programs.
F6
All students in the Fountain Valley School District have 200 minutes of physical education every two weeks. In addition, our playgrounds and outdoor facilities are available before and after school hours for students under the supervision of staff. -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ٠ The Honorable Frederick P. Horn September 28, 2004 Grant Jury responses: Childhood Obesity
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R6
The Fountain Valley School District playgrounds and outdoor facilities are available before and after school hours for students under the supervision of staff. Our Extended School Program, a before and after-school childcare program, provides staffing for indoor programs as well as supervised outside exercise on the playground.
F7
Presently the Fountain Valley School District is striving to ensure that food items sold on campuses are posted in the lunchroom with the caloric values and nutritional composition.
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R7
Presently the Fountain Valley School District does not post caloric and nutritional values in the food service areas. This recommendation will be discussed with the Director of Food Services for possible future implementation. Some pre-packaged foods and fruit drinks which are available for students do include nutritional and caloric information.
F8
The Fountain Valley School District is working on incorporating instruction on Body Mass Index into our nutrition and physical education programs. We will encourage students to share this information with their families.
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R8
The Fountain Valley School District is working on incorporating instruction on Body Mass Index into our nutrition and physical education programs. We will encourage students to share this information with their families. ٠ ٠ The Honorable Frederick P. Horn September 28, 2004 Grant Jury responses: Childhood Obesity If any further response is needed, you may contact me. Sincerely,
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