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Changes coming in 2014-2015. Snacks. Be whole grain rich or grain product or Have a 1 st ingredient of fruit, vegetable, dairy, or protein or Be a combination food that contains at least ¼ cup fruit and or vegetable or
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Changes coming in 2014-2015 Snacks
Be whole grain rich or grain product or • Have a 1st ingredient of fruit, vegetable, dairy, or protein or • Be a combination food that contains at least ¼ cup fruit and or vegetable or • Contain 10% of the Daily Value of one of the nutrients of public health concern- calcium, potassium, vitamin D, or dietary fiber*only in 1st year • AND Nutrition Standards For Foods in School
Calorie Limits: • Snack items: <200 calories • Entrée items: < 350 calories • Sodium Limits: • Snack items: <230 mg *2016 change to 200 mg • Entrée items: < 480 mg • Fat Limits: • Total fat: <35% of calories • Saturated fat: < 10% of calories • Trans fat: zero grams • Sugar Limits: • < 35% of weight from total sugars in foods Added requirements
May sell • Plain water • Unflavored low fat milk • Unflavored or flavored fat free milk & milk alternatives as permitted by NSLP/NSBP • 100% Fruit or vegetable juice • 100 % fruit or vegetable juice diluted w/water and no added sweeteners • Elementary Schools limited to 8 oz • Middle and Highs 12 oz • Exception for water no portion limit Beverages
Must meet same nutrition requirements as Food Services • Standards do NOT apply during non-school hours or weekends Fundraisers
Accompaniments such as cream cheese, salad dressings, and butter must be counted in the nutrient profile Accompaniments