Nutrition and Physical Activity - San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Healthy SBCSS promotes and supports healthy, active lifestyles for children, youth, and families in San Bernardino County.

Our goal is to reduce the risk of chronic disease related to nutrition and physical activity and improve long-term health outcomes.

We use educational strategies and community-wide approaches to encourage healthy behaviors and create school and community environments that make healthy choices easier.

Family and Community Resources

Programs and Services

Enrichment Opportunities and Professional Learning

We provide training and technical assistance on evidence-based curricula that promote nutrition education and physical activity. Curriculum options include:

Color Me Healthy
Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH)
Rethink Your Drink
Growing Healthy Habits
Junior Master Gardeners
Cooking up Healthy Choices
Nutrition Nuggets

School Climate and Culture

We help to build organizational capacity to implement and maintain policy, system, or environmental changes. We can also provide guidance and support to assess readiness for change, track progress, and evaluate impact. Opportunities for support include:

Smarter Mealtime Movement
Smarter Lunchroom Movement
Safe Routes to School
Edible food gardens
Painted playgrounds
Water access and appeal
Equitable food access
Wellness champions
Wellness Committees

Family Engagement

Our team provides nutrition education sessions, promotes physical activity, & can demonstrate healthy recipe preparation for local families. Topics include:

Grocery shopping on a budget
Healthy holiday recipes
Sugary beverages
MyPlate
Healthy snacks and easy meals
Staying active

Resources

Physical Activity Videos

Regular physical activity is important for good health at any age, ability, shape, or size. Find Activities you enjoy and make movement part of your daily routine.

Recommended activity levels:

Children and adolescents: At least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day (such as jogging or running)
Adults: At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week (such as brisk walking), plus muscle-strengthening activities on 2 days each week

Make it fun by moving together as a family with music and dance activities.

The links below take you to YouTube, an external website, to access videos to make moving fun!

Ven Con Migo Music Video I've Got Moves Music Video Boogie Oogie Slide Music Video

Need Help Finding Food?

CalFresh Food Benefits

CalFresh Food benefits are a convenient way to get grocery help when you need it most. You can use them in stores, online, and at most farmers' markets.

The link below will redirect you to an external website for CalFresh Food Benefits.

Visit CalFresh Food For More Information

Market Match Farmers' Market Locator

Get more at the farmers' market! Use your CalFresh benefits at participating farmers' markets and get a matching dollar amount (up to $10) to spend on CalFresh-eligible items at the market.

The link below will redirect you to Market Match, an external website.

Find a Farmers' Market Near You

Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County

The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPS) works to alleviate hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. CAPS Food Bank Programs include local food pantries, campus cupboard (for college/university students), and Senior Choice.

The link below will redirect you to an external website to locate a food pantry near you.

Find a Food Pantry Near You

Contact Us

Veronica Valdepena, Program Technician

	909.386.2636
	veronica.valdepena@sbcss.net

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