There are strong links between healthy diets and academic achievement, so there’s good reason to think carefully about the kind of food provided to students at school. Whether it’s menu items served for breakfast and lunch, classroom snacks requested from parents, or treats used as incentives or rewards, it adds up in either positive or negative ways.
Check out the resources below to learn more.
Healthy Food Resources
Wyoming Farm to School Program
https://edu.wyoming.gov/for-district-leadership/nutrition/farm-to-school/
Guide to School Gardens in Wyoming
https://edu.wyoming.gov/downloads/nutrition/school-gardens-guide.pdf
Ingredient Guide for Better School Purchasing, School Food Focus
School Food, Healthy Schools Campaign
https://healthyschoolscampaign.org/issues/school-food/#about
Non-food Rewards, Alliance for a Healthier Generation
A short video, steps, and ideas for offering non-food rewards at school.
Healthy Fundraising Solutions, Alliance for a Healthier Generation
A short video, tips, and ideas for healthy fundraising at school.
https://www.healthiergeneration.org/take-action/schools/wellness-topics/smart-snacks/fundraising
Celebrations, Alliance for a Healthier Generation
A short video, steps, and ideas for healthier celebrations at school.
https://www.healthiergeneration.org/take-action/schools/wellness-topics/smart-snacks/celebrations
Wyoming Healthy Schools 