0 - Not mentioned, or only addresses knowledge acquisition
1 - Any of the following:
- Skill-based nutrition education is suggested.
- Specific behavioral skills are mentioned, but none are required.
- Skill-based health education is suggested outside of the nutrition education section of the policy.
Examples:
- "All students should have the skills necessary to make nutritious food choices."
- "Students will receive nutrition education that fosters the adoption and maintenance of healthy eating behaviors."
2 - Either of the following:
- Skill-based nutrition education is required.
- Specific skills or activities are identified and required (e.g., media awareness, menu planning, reading nutrition facts labels).
Examples:
- "Nutrition education will incorporate lessons helping children acquire skills for reading food labels and menu planning."
- "Schools will provide nutrition education lessons that cover topics such as reading a Nutriton facts label."
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