Each State agency is responsible for establishing the number of exempt fundraisers that may be held in schools each year.The purpose of the Healthy Kids Act is to establish physical activity requirements for students in kindergarten through 12th grade and to establish nutritional content standards for food and beverages sold on or provided on school grounds during the school day. The standards provide a special exemption for infrequent fundraisers that do not meet the nutrition standards. ![]() The standards do not apply during non-school hours, on weekends and at off-campus fundraising events.Food items that meet nutrition standards are not limited.No more than 12-ounce portions of beverage with ≤ 40 calories per 8 fluid ounces, or ≤ 60 calories per 12 fluid ounces.No more than 20-ounce portions of calorie-free, flavored water (with or without carbonation) and other flavored and/or carbonated beverages that are labeled to contain There is no portion size limit for plain water.īeyond this, the standards allow additional “no calorie” and “lower calorie” beverage options for high school students. 100% fruit or vegetable juice, and 100% fruit or vegetable juice diluted with water (with or without carbonation) and no added sweetenersĮlementary schools may sell up to 8-ounce portions, while middle and high schools may sell up to 12-ounce portions of milk and juice.Unflavored or flavored fat free milk and milk alternatives permitted by NSLP/SBP. ![]() Plain water (with or without carbonation).This helps control the amount of calories, fat, sugar and sodium added to foods. Sugar limit ≤ 35% of weight from total sugars in foodsĪccompaniments such as cream cheese, salad dressing and butter must be included in the nutrient profile as part of the food item sold. Contain 10% of the Daily Value (DV) of one of the nutrients of public health concern in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (calcium, potassium, vitamin D, or dietary fiber)įoods must also meet several nutrient requirements:.Be a combination food that contains at least ¼ cup of fruit and/or vegetable or.Have as the first ingredient a fruit, a vegetable, a dairy product or a protein food or.Be a “whole grain-rich” grain product or.The Smart Snacks in School standards published by the USDA will build on those healthy advancements by ensuring that all other snack foods and beverages available for sale to students in school are tasty and nutritious. ![]() Students in our district are offered healthier school meals with more fruits, vegetables and whole grains through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. Smart snacking is a great way to meet daily nutrient requirements that may be missed at meal times. ![]() Choosing healthy snacks that add nutrients, like vitamins and minerals, to their diets is essential. Kids often need snacks to help them get enough calories (ENERGY) throughout the day.
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