Wellness School Assessment Tool

Published: October 2010

Authors: The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, Yale University

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The Wellness School Assessment Tool (WellSAT) is an online evaluation of school wellness policies that address nutrition education and promotion, physical activity/physical education, school meals and competitive foods. It is the first instrument of its kind, providing a quantitative assessment that can be used to track progress over time.

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Age Groups: Adolescents (grades 9 to 12), Elementary-age children (grades K to 5), Young adolescents (grades 6 to 8)

Keywords: Competitive foods, Nutrition standards, Physical activity, School meal programs, School wellness policies, Snacks

Focus Area: School & After School

Resource Type: Tools & Measures

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