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Smart Snacks in School: USDA’s “All Foods Sold in Schools” Standards

Smart Snacks in School: USDA’s “All Foods Sold in Schools” Standards. For any food sold in schools: Is “whole grain” the first ingredient? OR Is the first ingredient a fruit, a vegetable, a dairy product, or a protein food? OR

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Smart Snacks in School: USDA’s “All Foods Sold in Schools” Standards

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  1. Smart Snacks in School: USDA’s “All Foods Sold in Schools” Standards • For any food sold in schools: • Is “whole grain” the first ingredient? OR • Is the first ingredient a fruit, a vegetable, a dairy product, or a protein food? OR • Does the food contain at least ¼ cup of fruit and/or vegetable? OR • Does the food 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)?* If at least one is true, then ask: • Does the food meet the following nutrient requirements? • Calorie limits: • Snack items: < 200 calories • Entrée items: < 350 calories • Sodium limits: • Snack items: < 230 mg** • Entrée items: < 480 mg • Fat limits: • Total fat: < 35% of calories • Saturated fat: < 10% of calories • Trans fat: zero grams • Sugar limit: • < 35% of weight from total sugars in foods If none are true, then the food does not meet USDA standards for Smart Snacks in School If any of these requirements are not met, then the food does not meet USDA standards for Smart Snacks in School If all of these requirements are met, then the food meets USDA standards for Smart Snacks in School *On July 1, 2016, foods may not qualify using the 10% DV criteria **On July 1, 2016, snack items must contain < 200 mg sodium per item

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