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Smart Snacks in School Nutrition Standards & SASD

Smart Snacks in School Nutrition Standards & SASD. Be in the Know. ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION. Powered by the American Heart Association. A Brief History of Competitive Food & Beverages In Schools. Smart Snacks in School Nutrition Standards go into effect nationwide.

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Smart Snacks in School Nutrition Standards & SASD

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  1. Smart Snacks in School Nutrition Standards & SASD Be in the Know ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION Powered by the American Heart Association

  2. A Brief History of Competitive Food & Beverages In Schools

  3. Smart Snacks in School Nutrition Standards go into effect nationwide 2014

  4. During the Standards apply to Entire School Day On the All food & beverages SOLD that are not part Of a school lunch or breakfast Entire School Campus Standards DO NOT apply to Standards DO NOT apply to • Evening & • Weekend Events • (think after school sport • concessions & community • events w Free food (think classroom party food)

  5. So. . . SMART SNACKS IN SCHOOL NUTRITION STANDARDS apply to all food & beverages sold during the school day in . . . School Stores Cafeteria Ala Carte Lines Vending Machines Fundraising Events

  6. But . . . The Smart Snacks in School Nutrition Standards do NOT apply to food & beverages sold as part of a school breakfast or lunch. Why not? Because the foods offered on these menus already meet the strict nutritional requirements implemented in 2012 under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act.

  7. FUNDRAISERS Nutrition Standards must be met for any food sold that may be consumed during the school day (think ice cream sundaes and candy bars) Food sold that will be consumed after the school day does NOT have to meet the nutrition standards (think pizza kits and cookie dough) All fund raising events that involve the sale of food must receive approval by the District Wellness Committee.

  8. General Standards For Competitive Foods

  9. Be Whole Grain Rich Have Fruit, Vegetable, Protein or Dairy as the first ingredient COMPETITIVE FOODS MUST: OR Contain 10% daily value of certain nutrients (until July 1, 2016) Be a “Combination Food” (at least ¼ c. fruit or vegetable)

  10. SOME fresh, canned or frozen…FRUITS & VEGGIES are exempt from the nutrient standards…

  11. CALORIE Limits Entrees < 350 Snacks/Sides < 200

  12. FAT Limits • Zero Trans Fat • Total Fat<35% of calories • Saturated Fat <10% of calories

  13. SUGAR Limits Must be <35% by weight

  14. SODIUM Limits Entrees <480 mg Snacks/Sides <230 mg (Sodium limits will decrease further in 2016)

  15. SMART SNACKS IN SCHOOL BEVERAGE STANDARDS

  16. ALLSCHOOLS NON FAT MILK WATER LOW FAT MILK (with or without carbonation) (white or flavored) (whiteonly) 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE diluted with water (with or without carbonation) (no added sweeteners)

  17. At theSenior High 20 oz. Diet Beverages <5 kcal/8 oz. OR ≤10 kcal/20 oz. 12 oz. Low-Calorie Beverages ≤40 kcal/8 oz. OR ≤60 kcal/12 oz. Caffeine Okay (all with or without carbonation)

  18. Beverage Summary K-3, Intermediate & Luhrs 8 oz. Maximum No Caffeinated Beverages Middle School 12 oz. Maximum No Caffeinated Beverages Sr. High 12 oz. Max OR up to 20 ozDiet (<5 kcal/8 oz. OR ≤10 kcal/20 oz.) OR 12 oz. Low-Calorie (≤40 kcal/8 oz. OR ≤60 kcal/12 oz. ) Caffeine - OK

  19. E-mail David Reese SASD Food Service Director dave.reese@ship.k12.pa.us

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