Steps Initiatives - Access to Healthy Foods

To reduce the incidence of obesity and type 2 diabetes in Clark County by assuring access to healthy food options that are affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate throughout the community.

Title:

School Nutrition Policies

Audience:

K-12 schools.

What:

In 2004 the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5436 which required every school district in the state to adopt a nutrition policy.

Result:
  • All Clark County school districts have adopted nutrition policies under SB5436;
  • The Camas and Vancouver School Districts have enhanced the statewide policy to be more proactive and specific in nutrition changes;
  • Vancouver and Evergreen School Districts partnered with WSU extension to offer nutrition education to their elementary and high school kids; and
  • Camas and La Center School Districts used Steps funding to support policy development by conducting School Health Index assessments.

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