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The Changing Scene of School Nutrition from school snacks to fundraising

Improving the nutritional profile of foods sold in schools is vital for enhancing children's health and fostering healthy eating habits. Smart snacks, vending machines, school stores, and fundraising play key roles in creating a healthier school environment.

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The Changing Scene of School Nutrition from school snacks to fundraising

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  1. The Changing Scene of School Nutritionfrom school snacks to fundraising

  2. Healthy School Environment Improving the nutritional profile of all foods sold in school is critical to: • improving diet and overall health of American children; • ensuring children from all income levels adopt healthful eating habits that will enable them to live productive lives; and • helping children make healthier choices and reduce their risk of obesity.

  3. NOT evenings, weekends or community events Entire school day Entire school campus All products SOLD NOT foods served

  4. SMART SNACKS IN SCHOOL NUTRITION STANDARDS Vending Machines School Stores Fundraising A la Carte Snack Carts

  5. What are competitive foods? Competitive food: all food and beverages sold to students on the School campus during the School day, other than those meals reimbursable under programs authorized by the NSLA and the CNA.

  6. Where? School campus: all areas of the property under the jurisdiction of the school that are accessible to students during the school day.

  7. a GENERAL STANDARDS FOR COMPETITIVE FOODS Fruit, Vegetable, Protein or Dairy Whole Grain Contains 10% DV of certain nutrients (until July 1, 2016) Combination Food (at least ¼ c. fruit or vegetable) MEETS ALL NUTRIENT STANDARDS

  8. Smart Snack Calculator • http://rdp.healthiergeneration.org/calc/calculator/

  9. ALLGRADES WATER NON FAT MILK LOW FAT MILK (with or without carbonation) (plain or flavored) (plain only) 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE DILUTED W/WATER SERVING SIZE LIMITS: 8 oz. ES 12 oz. MS/HS (no added sweeteners) (with or without carbonation) (milk, juice)

  10. HIGH SCHOOLONLY DIET BEVERAGES (20 oz.) LOW-CALORIE BEVERAGES (12 oz.) (<5 kcal/8 oz. OR ≤10 kcal/20 oz.) (≤40 kcal/8 oz. OR ≤60 kcal/12 oz. )

  11. a FUNDRAISERS School Day Only No Limit on Products that Meet No Exemptions Allowed in Alaska

  12. Fundraisers • All foods that meet the regulatory standards may be sold at fundraisers on the school campus during school hours. • The standards would not apply to items sold during non-school hours, weekends, or off-campus fundraising events.

  13. USDA’s Vision • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkvcvUSyDTQ

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