Nutrition Policy Resources

American Dietetic Association: Advocacy and the Profession
Members of the American Dietetic Association work on a broad range of current public policy issues affecting food, nutrition and health issues to advance the nutritional status of people.

School Health Policy
Policies—including laws, mandates, regulations, standards, resolutions, and guidelines—provide a foundation for school district practices and procedures. Sound policies reassure families, students, and school staff; provide legal protection for schools; and support and direct individuals throughout the school system. Well-drafted and administered policies can also help contain or prevent controversy.

School Wellness Policies
This site provides model policies in compliance with the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004.

Team Nutrition: Local Wellness Policy
This clearinghouse created by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) contains reference materials to assist school districts with developing local wellness policies for physical activity and nutrition, tools and resources for implementation, and un-reviewed sample.