MOCAN Schools Work Group May 2, 2017 Attendees: Deborah Markenson, Terry Atteberry, Karen Wooton, Mary Trelthorst, Denise Strehlow, Jessica Mackey, Cindy DeBlauw, Marge Cole Schools Work Group project MOCAN funds for the Schools and Healthcare work group will fund communication tools for key stakeholders regarding obesity treatment. Additional funds from HCFGKC will also be used for this project. Natalie Hampton from the MU J-School has been contracted to work on the project. She is seeking a graduate student to work on the literature review. The finished product should be available by the end of September, 2017. A training was also desired, but adequate funding was not available. Training recommendations will be included as the final product. Recommendations for key informants for this project should be sent to Deborah Markenson. DHSS A focus conversation of nurses was conducted on challenges in addressing obesity issues in schools. The results will be compiled this summer. The MSBA model LWP has not yet been released. Lawyers are currently reviewing it. Many schools have already been working on their LWP without the model. A pilot review of 5 schools- school health services in collaboration with CDC is being conducted. Local pediatricians are interested in data being collected at schools to provide better services to children. DESE The US Secretary of Ag has stated that there will be a roll back on the Healthy and Hunger Free Kids Act school meal regulations on sodium (want to keep the same), grains- staying with 50% whole grains, and allowing low fat flavored milk vs skim milk. Karen is waiting for official notice from USDA to send out information to schools. DESE will cover this issue at the summer trainings. The CACFP meal pattern has been changed. Preschools in schools will have to follow CACFP meal patterns vs NSLP. CACFP does not permit flavored milk. Alliance for a Healthier Generation Schools are working on updating their LWP. Cole County Health Dept Grant $ has been given to South Callaway Hills for a garden Midwest Dairy Council School nutrition equipment grant applications were due last week. No Kid Hungry MO is partnering with MDC to provide SFSP $3,000 grants are being provided to sites to market sites and other things needed to implement SFSP. MU Extension Results of an athletic director school concession survey was presented.
MOCAN Schools Work Group May 2, 2017 Attendees: Deborah Markenson, Terry Atteberry, Karen Wooton, Mary Trelthorst, Denise Strehlow, Jessica Mackey, Cindy DeBlauw, Marge Cole Schools Work Group project MOCAN funds for the Schools and Healthcare work group will fund communication tools for key stakeholders regarding obesity treatment. Additional funds from HCFGKC will also be used for this project. Natalie Hampton from the MU J-School has been contracted to work on the project. She is seeking a graduate student to work on the literature review. The finished product should be available by the end of September, 2017. A training was also desired, but adequate funding was not available. Training recommendations will be included as the final product. Recommendations for key informants for this project should be sent to Deborah Markenson. DHSS A focus conversation of nurses was conducted on challenges in addressing obesity issues in schools. The results will be compiled this summer. The MSBA model LWP has not yet been released. Lawyers are currently reviewing it. Many schools have already been working on their LWP without the model. A pilot review of 5 schools- school health services in collaboration with CDC is being conducted. Local pediatricians are interested in data being collected at schools to provide better services to children. DESE The US Secretary of Ag has stated that there will be a roll back on the Healthy and Hunger Free Kids Act school meal regulations on sodium (want to keep the same), grains- staying with 50% whole grains, and allowing low fat flavored milk vs skim milk. Karen is waiting for official notice from USDA to send out information to schools. DESE will cover this issue at the summer trainings. The CACFP meal pattern has been changed. Preschools in schools will have to follow CACFP meal patterns vs NSLP. CACFP does not permit flavored milk. Alliance for a Healthier Generation Schools are working on updating their LWP. Cole County Health Dept Grant $ has been given to South Callaway Hills for a garden Midwest Dairy Council School nutrition equipment grant applications were due last week. No Kid Hungry MO is partnering with MDC to provide SFSP $3,000 grants are being provided to sites to market sites and other things needed to implement SFSP. MU Extension Results of an athletic director school concession survey was presented.
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