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USDA blished practical, science-based nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold to children
at school during the school day. The standardslow schools to offer healthier snack foods to children, while
limiting junk food.
The health of today’s school environment continues to improve. Students across the country are now offered
healthier school lunches with more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The Smart Snacks in School standards
uild on those healthy advancements and ensure that kids are only offered tasty and nutritious foods during the
school day.
Smart Snacks in School also support efforts by school food service staff, school administrators, teachers,
parents and the school community, all working hard to instill healthy habits in students.
Smart Snacks in School
USDA’s “All Foods Sold in Schools” Standards
Nutrition Standards for Foods
Any food sold in schools must:
Foods must also meet several nutrient requirements:
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Smart Snacks in School: USDA’s “All Foods Sold in Schools” Standards
Nutrition Standards for Beverages
All schools may sell:
Elementary schools may sell up to 8-ounce portions, while middle schools and high schools may sell up to 12-ounce portions
of milk and juice. There is no portion size limit for plain water.
Beyond this, the standards allow additional “no calorie” and “lower calorie” beverage options for high school students.
Other Requirements
Fundraisers
standards.
standards. State agencies determine the frequency with which fundraising activities take place that
allow the sale of food and beverage items that do not meet the nutrition standards.
Accompaniments
as part of the food item sold.
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