District Wellness Policy Assessment
In 2007, the UC Davis Center for Nutrition in Schools (CNS) developed a district wellness policy assessment, called the School and Community Actions for Nutrition (SCAN) Survey. This self-assessment tool is designed to provide members of the school community with an easy and effective method for monitoring and evaluating progress in nutrition-related areas of the school district that will positively assist children in improving food behaviors and promote health.
The SCAN Survey addresses the following areas:
- Wellness Policy Implementation
- School Environment
- Student Education Systems
- Professional Development
- Parent Involvement
- Community Partnerships
The SCAN Survey is set up in a rubric format with a scoring system, allowing for a straightforward and comprehensive assessment of the existing district's policies and programs related to nutrition.
We invite you to download the SCAN Survey:
External Resources
Below are links to external sites with content that may be of use to individuals seeking information about district wellness policies.
- Team Nutrition Local Wellness Policy Resources (Outside Source)
- Healthy Meals Resource System Wellness Policy Resources (Outside Source)
- CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Wellness Policy Tools and Resources (Outside Source)
- Full list of external resources relevant to nutrition in schools