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 Wellness Information
The overall goal of Harrison County Schools’ Wellness Policy is that: “All Students in Harrison County Schools shall possess the knowledge and skills necessary to make nutritious food choices and enjoyable physical activity choices for a lifetime. All staff in Harrison County Schools is encouraged to model healthful eating and physical activity as a valuable part of daily life. To meet this goal, the Harrison County School system adopts this school wellness policy with…commitments to nutrition, nutrition education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that support student and staff wellness.”
HEALTHY SNACKS
from the West Virginia Department of Education’s Office of Child Nutrition
What the Policy Says About Snacks...
Children that are physically active and growing need to refuel throughout the day. Smart, healthy snacks can help meet these requirements without providing an excess of calories. Snacks should be planned, nutritious and portioned to meet the children's energy needs. In order to promote healthy eating habits, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and non-fat and/or low-fat dairy products are encouraged.
Snacks sold, served or distributed during the school day on the school premises must meet nutrition standards. This helps students meet their daily nutrition needs without adding too many calories or too much fat, sugar or salt. Nutritious snacks enhance a student's diet and give them an opportunity to learn that food eaten between meals is just as important as the food eaten at meals.
A snack food must meet the following nutrition standards (per package):
- No more than 200 calories;
- No more than 35% calories of total calories from fat, excluding nuts, seeds, and cheese;
- Less than 10% total calories from saturated fat;
- No more .5 grams of trans fat;
- No more than 35% of calories from sugar, excluding yogurt and fruit;
- No more than 200 milligrams of sodium; and
- Contain no artificial sweeteners.
For further information on nutrition standards for snacks and other foods, please refer to Policy 4321.1, Standards for School Nutrition, Page 7-8. Due to special dietary needs for some students and food safety concerns for everyone, foods and beverages brought or delivered from outside sources may be consumed only by the individual student for which they were brought or delivered, and not by the general student population. Any organized food events and celebrations held during the school day must meet the requirements of the policy.
Remember, each food item must:
- Haved a nutirtion facts panel and ingredient list
- Be less than 200 caloires per serving
- Be commercially packaged
To learn if a food item meets the guidelines, simply type the number of calories, grams, or milligrams directly from the food label into the WVDE’s Nutrition Calculator:
Media Advisory
From: Harrison-Clarksburg Health Department
Health Officer: Nancy Joseph, MD
Contact: Ramona Swiger, RN Threat Preparedness Coordinator
Phone: 304-623-9308
Email: ramona.a.swiger@wv.gov
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Infulenza Information
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. There are certain people at high risk for serious flu complications, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions .
In Harrison County we have experienced three flu associated deaths thus far with one of the cases being a pediatric death with severe underlying medical problems. The surveillance numbers (not every provider reports and not everyone who is ill seeks medical attention) indicates we are experiencing an increase in the number of flu like cases which is normal for this time of the year.
People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
· fever or feeling feverish/chills
· cough
· sore throat
· runny or stuffy nose
· muscle or body aches
· headaches
· fatigue (very tired)
· Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
If you experience these symptoms it is important not to spread the flu so you should stay home, rest, and drink plenty of fluids.
If your symptoms become more severe or you are in the following groups which increase your risk of complications, you should see your medical doctor as soon as possible. Antiviral treatment early may decrease the severity and length of time a person is ill.
People at High Risk for Developing Flu-Related Complications:
- Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old
- Asthma
- Neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions [including disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve, and muscle such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy (seizure disorders), stroke, intellectual disability (mental retardation), moderate to severe developmental delay, muscular dystrophy, or spinal cord injury].
- Chronic lung disease (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] and cystic fibrosis)
- Heart disease (such as congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease)
- Blood disorders (such as sickle cell disease)
- Endocrine disorders (such as diabetes mellitus)
- Kidney disorders
- Liver disorders
- Metabolic disorders (such as inherited metabolic disorders and mitochondrial disorders)
- Weakened immune system due to disease or medication (such as people with HIV or AIDS, or cancer, or those on chronic steroids)
- People younger than 19 years of age who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy
- People who are morbidly obese (Body Mass Index, or BMI, of 40 or greater)
The following are links to more in-depth information on influenza.
Harrison County Wellness Information
Child Nutrition
Link to Eagles on the Move Grant
Pam Triplett, RN
Certified School Nurse
326-7687
Pam Triplett serves as the school nurse for Lumberport Middle School. Some of the services she provides to our students and staff includes:
*New student health screening
*One week 7th Grade Family Life curriculum
*6th Grade vision and dental screening
*Health care planning for students with needs
*Counseling on health related issues
*Specialized health procedure training and emergency medication training for faculty.
*Monitors student immunization records
*Head Lice screening when needed
*Participates in IEP & 504 meetings when requested
Parents with students having health care issues can contact Mrs. Triplett via email at:
or
304-326-7687 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 304-326-7687 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
For more information about Harrison County School Nurses,
Please visit the link below:
Pediculosis; commonly known as head lice are parasitic insects on humans. Generally head lice infestation is most frequent in children ages 3-10 and their families. Head lice are spread with direct head-to-head contact with an infected person or by sharing personal items such as a hat, hairbrush, comb, wig or towel. The most common symptom of head lice is itching. Head lice infestations are usually treated with medicated shampoos or cream rinses. Nit combs can be used to remove lice and nits from the hair. Laundering clothes using high heat can eliminate lice.
Head lice attach eggs next to scalp on hair follicles.
Head lice eggs will usually hatch in 8-11 days. Eggs more than 1/4" from scalp have already hatched and are of no concern.
Lice cannot survive long away from their host. Head lice may survive for ten days but three days away from the host will normally kill them.
Heat kills eggs and adults. Clothing washed in 140 degree water for 20 minutes will kill both.
Storage of items for 30 days will ensure that no eggs or lice survive.
Handwashing Facts
Wash your hands with soap and rinse with clean warm water:
after using the bathroom
after changing a diaper
before and after cooking a meal
before eating a snack or meal
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