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How we accomplish our goals
  • Our School Nutrition Program complies with federal, state and local requirements.
  • Our School Nutrition Program is accessible to all children.
  • We provide and promote nutrition education.
  • We encourage meaningful physical fitness activities for all children.
  • All school-based activities are consistent with local wellness policy goals.
  • Recommend that all foods and beverages made available on campus (including vending, concessions, a la carte, student stores, parties, and fundraising) during the school day are consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
  • Insure that all foods made available on campus adhere to food safety and security guidelines.
  • Provide a school environment that is safe, comfortable, pleasing, and allows ample time and space for eating meals.
  • Insure that food and/or physical activity is not used as a reward or punishment.
Partners for School Wellness
  • School Nutrition Association
  • USDA Food & Nutrition Services
  • Centers for Disease Control
  • National School Boards Association
  • National PTA
  • Action for Healthy Kids
  • American Dietetic Association
  • Food Research and Action Center
  • Elementary/Secondary School Principals
  • National Association of School Nurses
  • USDA Cooperative Extension
  • National Dairy Council
  • Society for Nutrition Education
  • The National Association for Sport and Physical Education
  • Council of Chief State School Officers
Wellness Policy

Our District has developed a Wellness Policy that is focused on improving the health of students. The policy was developed with health and wellness advisory council that includes teachers, parents, students, administrators, guidance counselors, and the school nurse.

Sharing the Message of Wellness

One of our goals is to share the message of nutrition and wellness via our department's Web site that emphasizes the importance of nutrition AND fitness. Our site provides information on the nutrition and fitness for teachers, parents, and students, as well as, a variety of learning tools.

Key Areas of our Wellness Policy

Balance is essential for any Wellness Policy. Key areas include:

  • Nutrition Education
  • Physical activity
  • Other school-based activities that are designed to promote student wellness.


Local School Wellness Plan

The Atlanta Board of Education promotes student success and healthy schools by supporting wellness, good nutrition, and regular physical activity as a part of the total learning environment.  The Board supports a healthy environment where children learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices.  Schools contribute to the basic health status of children by facilitating learning through the support and promotion of good nutrition and physical activity.  Improved health optimizes student academic performance potential and ensures student achievement.

Learn more about our Student Wellness Ambassadors

“A student leadership program to promote wellness in Atlanta Public Schools”

Click here for an application to join our Student Wellness Ambassadors
Our Wellness Policy


View our Wellness Policy 		Why a Wellness Policy?


Childhood Obesity
& Diet Related Illness
Atlanta Public Schools
130 Trinity Ave. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303


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