Policy Summary 

The Yolo County Office of Education (YCOE) and the Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility (YCJDF) provide an environment that enhances learning and development of lifelong wellness practices.

The purpose of the Wellness Policy is to accomplish the following goals:

• Child Nutrition Programs comply with federal, state, and local requirements. Child Nutrition Programs are accessible to all children.

• Sequential and interdisciplinary nutrition education is provided and promoted.

• Patterns of meaningful physical activity connect to students’ lives outside of physical education.

• All school-based activities are consistent with local wellness policy goals.

• All foods and beverages made available during the school day are consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

• All foods made available at the detention facility adhere to food safety and security guidelines.

• The detention facility environment is safe, comfortable, pleasing, and allows ample time and space for eating meals. Food and/or physical activity are not used as a reward or punishment.

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