5125 Wake County Public Schools Wellness Policy 5125.1
Nutrition Education
Schools will comply with WCPSS Board Policy 5120 Healthful Living. Additionally, nutrition education will be delivered according to goal 4 of the North Carolina Healthful Living Standard Course of Study.
5125.2
Physical Activity
Schools will comply with WCPSS Board Policy 5120 Healthful Living and the NC BOE Healthy Active Children Policy. Additionally, physical education will be delivered according to goals 6-10 of the North Carolina Healthful Living Standard Course of Study.
5125.3
Nutrition Guidelines for all foods and beverages available on school campuses during the school day.
A. School day: For students, the school day begins one half hour prior to the first bell and ends with the dismissal bell.
B. Beverages sold via vending machines: All beverages sold through vending machines outside the Child Nutrition Services program, will be in compliance with North Carolina NC General Statute 115C-264.2.
C. Cafeteria a la carte: All foods and beverages sold through the school cafeteria or in other locations where Schools Meals are served or eaten will be in compliance with the nutrition standards set by the North Carolina State Board of Education per North Carolina NC General Statute 115C-264.3.
D. Fundraising activities: Schools will comply with the existing WCPSS Board Policy 6830. Schools will not operate fundraisers that involve food and/or beverage items during the school day.
E. Snacks during school and after school programs including school based care contracted with outside agencies: All provided foods and beverages will be in compliance with the nutrition standards set by the North Carolina State Board of Education per North Carolina NC General Statute 115C-264.3.
F. Rewards: Schools will not use food or beverages of minimal nutritional value, per US Code of Federal Regulation Sec. 210.11, as rewards for academic performance or good behavior.
G. Punishment: Schools will not withhold food or beverages (including food served through school meals) as punishment.