Healthy Physical Activity and Nutrition Guidelines Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Afterschool and Summer Programs

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1 Healthy Physical Activity and Nutrition Guidelines Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Afterschool and Summer Programs Fundingforthisreportwasmadepossible Fundingforthisreportwasmadepossible thecentersfordiseasecontrolandpreventionandgethealthy thecentersfordiseasecontrolandpreventionandgethealthy Fundingforthisreportwasmadepossible Fundingforthisreportwasmadepossible thecentersfordiseasecontrolandpreventionandgethealthy thecentersfordiseasecontrolandpreventionandgethealthy Philly,aninitiativeofthePhiladelphiaDepartmentofPublicHealth.Formoreinformation,goto Philly,aninitiativeofthePhiladelphiaDepartmentofPublicHealth.Formoreinformation,goto Fundingforthisreportwasmadepossible Fundingforthisreportwasmadepossible thecentersfordiseasecontrolandpreventionandgethealthy thecentersfordiseasecontrolandpreventionandgethealthy Philly,aninitiativeofthePhiladelphiaDepartmentofPublicHealth.Formoreinformation,goto Philly,aninitiativeofthePhiladelphiaDepartmentofPublicHealth.Formoreinformation,goto Philly,aninitiativeofthePhiladelphiaDepartmentofPublicHealth.Formoreinformation,goto Philly,aninitiativeofthePhiladelphiaDepartmentofPublicHealth.Formoreinformation,goto

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3 Introduction Given the fact that almost half of Philadelphia s children are overweight or obese, afterschool and summer programs have the potential and responsibility to positively engage youth in healthy behaviors. Through Get Healthy Philly a cross-cutting, federally-funded initiative to make Philadelphia healthy, active, and smoke-free - Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR) and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) are partnering to improve the quality and quantity of physical activity and the nutritional quality and food environments of summer and afterschool programming. This partnership impacts more than 10,000 school-age youth participating in summer or afterschool programming at over 150 recreation centers in the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation System. This joint effort aligns with both departments missions to promote the wellbeing and health of the City and make it easier for Philadelphians to lead healthy lives. Healthy Physical Activity and Nutrition Guidelines The following pages outline recommended guidelines for physical activity and nutrition for all PPR afterschool and summer programs. The guidelines were developed based on baseline capacity surveys of existing practices and needed resources, and the early learning and successes of the Get Healthy Philly partnership. They were also informed the Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Out of School Time (OST) Partnership - an initiative working with OST providers across the city to develop and pilot consistent guidelines and practices regarding nutrition and physical activity. Standards from the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) also informed this process. Physical Activity Guidelines The physical activity guidelines were prioritized a Physical Activity Guidelines Committee (see Appendix 1). The Committee also identified guiding principles and supportive strategies (see Appendix 2). The recommended physical activity guidelines are as follows: 1) Philadelphia Parks & Recreation programs support the well-being of youth ensuring daily moderate to vigorous physical activity. a) Afterschool programs - a minimum of 30 minutes per day OR 150 minutes per week. b) Summer programs - a minimum of minutes per day, 30 minutes per 2-hour block OR 450 minutes per week. pg. 1

4 2) Philadelphia Parks & Recreation programs support the well-being of youth limiting non-work screen time. a) Afterschool programs limit non-work screen time to 30 minutes per day. b) Summer programs limit non-work screen time to 60 minutes per 3-hour block, not to exceed 120 minutes per day. 3) Philadelphia Parks & Recreation programs provide a safe environment for play and physical activity. 4) Philadelphia Parks & Recreation programs provide equitable opportunities for all youth to participate in quality play and physical activity 5) Philadelphia Parks & Recreation programs ensure that safe, fresh drinking water is available to youth at all times, indoors and outdoors, including trips off-site during program hours. Nutrition Guidelines The nutrition guidelines were prioritized both PPR and PDPH staff and include recommendations for the centralized foodservice program as well as individual afterschool programs. The recommended nutrition guidelines are as follows: 1) Foodservice guidelines: the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR) Foodservice program adopts the following guidelines for the USDA Afterschool Meal (Supper) and Summer Food service: a) The meals and snacks served meet the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program meal pattern requirements. (See Appendix 3) b) The menus include only low-fat (1% or skim) soy, plain or flavored milk to children over two years of age. c) Wherever possible, menus include whole grain products, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy. d) Wherever possible, menus limit or remove high-fat, high-sugar, and high-sodium foods. e) PPR Foodservice encourages as many eligible afterschool programs as possible to receive the Supper program, where need, staffing, and capacity exists. 2) Afterschool program guidelines: the following food and nutrition guidelines apply to all afterschool programs operating in Philadelphia recreation centers, including during the school year and summer programming. Summer play streets and other summer feeding sites not located in recreation centers may choose to voluntarily adopt the guidelines. pg. 2

5 a) The afterschool program encourages consumption of healthy drinks, such as water, as an alternative to sugary drinks. b) The afterschool program encourages consumption of healthy foods that model the Dietary Guidelines for Americans This includes outside food brought youth for daily consumption, and food served for meetings, celebrations, and fundraisers. c) A pleasant social environment is provided during scheduled meals and snacks, encouraging social interaction, conversation, and positive eating behaviors. d) If the afterschool program offers nutrition education, it will prioritize science-based nutrition materials from non-profit, federal, state or city agencies. Materials with food company logos or advertising will be reviewed prior to approval. e) The afterschool program serves meals and snacks in a clean and safe environment, in compliance with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Office of Food Protection requirements, and at proper serving temperatures. Definitions 1. Activity Energizers: physical activity breaks used to provide youth with energy during times of restlessness. Ex: 3 minutes of dancing during homework time. 2. Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity: aerobic exercise that increases breathing and heart rates, and energy expenditure. Moderate activities include brisk walking or gardening. Vigorous activities include jogging, climbing stairs, and aerobic dance. 3. Non-work Screen Time: time spent in front of television, computers, or sedentary video games for the purposes of entertainment. 4. Sugary drinks: a non-alcoholic beverage with added sugar, such as: soda, non-100%-fruit drinks, sports drinks, flavored water, energy drinks, and ready-to-drink sweetened tea and coffee. Implementation Plan Development Parks and Recreation staff will develop an implementation plan that links communication and training for the guidelines with existing outreach and resource within Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. Where possible, implementation will link with existing external partners such as the Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities OST Partnership, and existing sources of support, such as open trainings provided through United Way and the Out of School Time Resource Center. pg. 3

6 Appendix 1 Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Physical Activity Guidelines Committee 1. Alfredo Betancourt 2. Anne Marie Dunne 3. Jeff George 4. Robert Jackson 5. Alain Joinville 6. Lisa Anne Kenny 7. Kathleen Muller 8. Anda Phan 9. Bill Salvatore 10. Staci Stills 11. Lisa Whittle Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Nutritional Guidelines Committee 1. Terri Kerwawich 2. Patrice Patton 3. Jenica Abram, The Food Trust 4. Amanda Wagner (PDPH) 5. Sara Solomon (PDPH) 6. Lisa Col (PDPH) Special Thanks to the young people and staff at the following Recreation Centers who participated in taste testing: Francis J. Myers, Martin Luther King, Simons, Vare Lee Johnson and Tyris Peterson: Summer Food Staff pg. 4

7 Appendix 2 Physical Activity Guidelines Guidelines and Supportive Strategies The Physical Activity Guidelines Committee identified guiding principles and supportive strategies to consider as sites implement each of the guidelines. 1) Philadelphia Parks & Recreation programs support the well-being of youth ensuring daily moderate to vigorous physical activity. a) Supportive Strategies i) Staff to incorporate moderate to vigorous physical activity into daily schedules. ii) Utilize physical activity energizers in programming. iii) Arrange the afterschool schedule to ensure that youth do not sit for more than 60 minutes at a time 2) Philadelphia Parks & Recreation programs support the well-being of youth limiting screen time. a) Guiding Principles i) Afterschool programs limit non-work screen time to 30 minutes per day. ii) Summer programs limit non-work screen time to 60 minutes per 3-hour block, not to exceed 120 minutes per day. 3) Philadelphia Parks & Recreation programs provide a safe environment for play and physical activity. a) Guiding Principles i) Equipment is clean, inspected, developmentally appropriate, and in good working condition. ii) Play areas are free of hazardous materials. iii) Staff members supervise youth on play equipment, during active play, and during all structured activities. b) Supportive Strategies i) Perform a daily facility inspection and provide ongoing supervision before, during, and after physical activity. ii) Perform daily inspection of physical activity equipment and maintain proper storage of such equipment. iii) Ensure that daily physical activity includes age-appropriate activities. iv) Provide one trained staff member for every 15 children participating in physical activity during afterschool and summer programming. pg. 5

8 4) Philadelphia Parks & Recreation programs provide equitable opportunities for all youth to participate in quality play and physical activity. a) Guiding Principles i) Staff model positive behaviors making positive comments about physical activity. ii) Staff is confident in their ability to promote physical activity. iii) Staff encourages and supports youth trying new activities. iv) Ensure all youth participate in physical activity, unless excused a physician because of a medical condition. v) Programs are all inclusive regardless of gender, race, religion, ability, or economic status. vi) Staff uses physical activity to reinforce, reward and use as a celebration for group achievement, positive behavior, or goals and activities. vii) Staff does not restrict youth's involvement from physical activity time due to attendance, academics, or completion of learning activities, behavior or other reasons, unless the youth is dangerous to themselves or others. viii) Teasing youth about weight or lack of physical ability is not acceptable staff or peers. ix) Philadelphia Parks & Recreation program practices are inclusive and offer access for children with disabilities to participate in activity with typically developing peers b) Supportive Strategies i) Use physical activity as reinforcement for positive behaviors. ii) Include a variety of physical activity options designed to engage youth in fun, recreational and life-long opportunities. iii) Offer non-competitive activities most of the time. iv) Provide short physical activity breaks between and/or within learning activities to invigorate youth. Eliminate long periods of sitting and include physical activity into transition time. v) Use physical activity to transition from school to afterschool engaging in physical activity before homework. vi) Offer physical activity at or near the beginning of the afterschool program. vii) Whenever possible, use physical activity to reinforce and extend other afterschool goals and activities. viii) Select, adapt, and modify physical activity to meet the needs of all youth, including those with special needs ix) Play takes place outdoor whenever possible. pg. 6

9 5) Philadelphia Parks & Recreation programs ensure that safe, fresh drinking water is available to youth at all times, indoors and outdoors, including trips off-site during program hours. a) Supportive Strategies i) Program assesses water availability on site. ii) Program plans for off-site availability. iii) Program offers water to youth often during OST time. iv) Program provides drinking cups if fountains are not available v) Program post signage (health message) to promote drinking water. pg. 7

10 Appendix 3 Nutrition Guidelines Supportive Strategies The Nutrition Guidelines Committee identified supportive strategies to consider as sites implement each of the afterschool program guidelines. 1) The afterschool program encourages consumption of healthy drinks, such as water, as an alternative to sugary drinks. a) Create a sugary-drink free poster contest or hang up posters promoting water. b) Ask youth to keep their sugary drinks in their school bag during program time. c) Be a role model only serve healthy beverages in programs, celebrations and events d) Change vending machine selections to include healthier options. 2) The afterschool program encourages consumption of healthy foods that model the Dietary Guidelines for Americans This includes outside food brought youth for daily consumption, and food served for meetings, celebrations, and fundraisers. a) Dietary Guidelines key messages: Balance calories and avoid oversized portions; Make half your plate fruits and vegetables; Make at least half your grains whole; Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt. b) Provide youth and parents with examples of healthy foods: raisins or dried fruit, light or low-fat popcorn, raw vegetables with hummus or low or non-fat dip, etc. (handouts can be provided) c) Have non-food fundraisers such as a dance party, talent show, rent-a-teen helper, or cell phone and printer cartridge recycling. 3) A pleasant social environment is provided during scheduled meals and snacks, encouraging social interaction, conversation, and positive eating behaviors. a) Allow youth to eat in small groups to encourage socializing and conversation. b) Don t use mealtime and snack time to reward or discipline youth. c) Model healthy eating as staff members. d) Encourage youth to try new foods. e) Never force or bribe youth with food. f) Involve youth with taste testing new menu products, food preparation and clean up. pg. 8

11 4) If the afterschool program offers nutrition education, it will prioritize science-based nutrition materials from non-profit, federal, state or city agencies. Materials with food company logos or advertising will be reviewed prior to approval. a) See activity kits from PPR staff and partners such as the Food Trust 5) The afterschool program serves meals and snacks in a clean and safe environment, in compliance with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Office of Food Protection requirements, and at proper serving temperatures. a) Always wash hands before and after handling or serving foods. b) Encourage and promote hand washing for staff and youth with signage or other materials pg. 9

12 Appendix 4 Current CACFP Meal Pattern Requirements 1 FOOD COMPONENTS AGES 1 to 2 Years 3 to 5 Years 6 to 12 Years BREAKFAST (select 1 of each component) Milk, fluid 1 1/2 cup 3/4 cup 1 cup Juice or fruit or vegetable 1/4 cup 1/2 cup 1/2 cup Bread and/or cereal, enriched or whole grain 2 : Bread 1/2 slice 1/2 slice 1 slice Cereal: Cold dry 1/4 cup 3 1/3 cup 4 3/4 cup 5 Hot cooked 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1/2 cup Milk, fluid 1 1/2 cup 1/2 cup 1 cup Meat or meat alternate 1/2 ounce 1/2 ounce 1 ounce SNACK (select minimum of 2) Yogurt 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1/2 cup Juice or fruit or vegetable 1/2 cup 1/2 cup 3/4 cup Bread and/or cereal, enriched or whole grain 2 : Bread 1/2 slice 1/2 slice 1 slice Cereal: Cold dry 1/4 cup 3 1/3 cup 4 3/4 cup 5 Hot cooked 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1/2 cup Milk, fluid 1 1/2 cup 3/4 cup 1 cup LUNCH OR SUPPER (1 milk, 2 f&v, 1 grain component, 1 meat/meat alternate) Meat or meat alternate 6 : Meat, poultry, or fish cooked 7 1 ounce 1 1/2 ounces 2 ounces Cheese 1 ounce 1 1/2 ounces 2 ounces Egg Cooked dry beans or peas 1/4 cup 3/8 cup 1/2 cup Peanut butter 2 TBSP. 3 TBSP. 4 TBSP. Vegetable and/or fruit 8 1/4 cup 1/2 cup 3/4 cup Bread, enriched or whole grain 2 1/2 slice 1/2 slice 1 slice (1) Includes all types of fluid milk that meet state and local guidelines. (2) Or equivalent product made of enriched or whole grain meal or flour, or enriched or whole grain rice or pasta. (3) ¼ cup (volume) or ⅓ ounce (weight), whichever is less. (4) ⅓ cup (volume) or ½ ounce (weight), whichever is less. (5) ¾ cup (volume) or 1 ounce (weight), whichever is less. (6) Or an equivalent quantity of a combination listed under Meat or Meat Alternates. (7) Cooked lean meat without bone. (8) Must include at least two kinds. 1 Accessed from on November 11, pg. 10

13 Healthy Physical Activity and Nutrition Guidelines Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Afterschool and Summer Programs Fundingforthisreportwasmadepossible Fundingforthisreportwasmadepossible thecentersfordiseasecontrolandpreventionandgethealthy thecentersfordiseasecontrolandpreventionandgethealthy Fundingforthisreportwasmadepossible Fundingforthisreportwasmadepossible thecentersfordiseasecontrolandpreventionandgethealthy thecentersfordiseasecontrolandpreventionandgethealthy Philly,aninitiativeofthePhiladelphiaDepartmentofPublicHealth.Formoreinformation,goto Philly,aninitiativeofthePhiladelphiaDepartmentofPublicHealth.Formoreinformation,goto Fundingforthisreportwasmadepossible Fundingforthisreportwasmadepossible thecentersfordiseasecontrolandpreventionandgethealthy thecentersfordiseasecontrolandpreventionandgethealthy Philly,aninitiativeofthePhiladelphiaDepartmentofPublicHealth.Formoreinformation,goto Philly,aninitiativeofthePhiladelphiaDepartmentofPublicHealth.Formoreinformation,goto Philly,aninitiativeofthePhiladelphiaDepartmentofPublicHealth.Formoreinformation,goto Philly,aninitiativeofthePhiladelphiaDepartmentofPublicHealth.Formoreinformation,goto