Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Tobacco (PANT) |
Physical Activity
Nez Perce is seeking to increase the percentage of schools in which at least one
physical education teacher or specialist received professional development on physical
education during the past 2 years.
Activities
- Use CDC’s Physical Education Curriculum Assessment Tool to identify physical
education curricula that meet national standards and best practices.
- Provide professional development and technical assistance to all physical education
teachers on curriculum, content standards, and best practices.
Nutrition
Nez Perce is seeking to increase the percentage of schools
that use at least three of the following strategies anywhere in the school to promote healthy
eating:
- Price nutritious food and beverage choices at a lower cost while increasing
the price of less nutritious foods and beverages.
- Collect suggestions from students, families, and school staff on nutritious food
preferences and strategies to promote healthy eating.
- Provide information on the nutrition and caloric content of foods available.
- Conduct taste tests to determine food preferences for nutritious items.
- Provide opportunities for students to visit the cafeteria to learn about food
safety, food preparation, or other nutrition-related topics.
Activities
- Provide professional development and technical assistance to school personnel
on curriculum, policy, social marketing, and advocacy to support building a healthy
nutrition environment.
Tobacco
Nez Perce is seeking to increase the percentage of schools that implement
a tobacco-use prevention policy in all of the following ways:
- Provide visible signage.
- Communicate the policy to students, staff, and visitors.
- Designate an individual responsible for enforcement.
- Have a process in place for addressing violations.
- Use remedial rather than punitive sanctions for violators.
- Tailor consequences to the severity and frequency of the violation.
- Communicate student violations to their parents and families.
Activities
- Provide professional development and technical assistance to school personnel
on curriculum, policy, social marketing, and advocacy to support building a tobacco-free
environment for all students, staff, and visitors.
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