Good nutrition and good education go hand in hand. Well-nourished students have higher test scores, better school attendance, and fewer classroom behavior problems. Research shows that the knowledge and skills children learn today help them choose healthier foods tomorrow and into adulthood. For more information about the nutrition environment, wellness, and best practices for students, see the links below.
Nutrition Education Activities - Learn more about My Plate, good nutrition, recipes, and more. See sections below for additional resources.
JCPS District Wellness Policy
School Assessment and Wellness Trainings
For Schools and Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs)
- JCPS Guidelines to Smart Snacks
- Is Your Snack a Smart Snack? Calculator
- Smart Snack Order Form
- Smart Foods Planner From Alliance for a Healthier Generation (AFHG)
- Smart Snacks & Wellness Quick Reference
- AFHG
For Parents and Teachers
- Smart Snack Idea List
- Healthy Classroom Celebrations
- Celebrations Order Form- Temporarily Unavailable
- Healthy Fundraisers
- Non-Food Rewards
- Let's Move