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FOOD SNACK SALES

The USDA has established nutrition standards for all snacks sold in school by any entity, including parent/student organizations, teachers, boosters, fundraisers, or the food and nutrition services department. These standards for snack sales are in effect from any time before school through 1/2 hour after school, in accordance with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, the USDA and our district Wellness Policy. Non-compliant foods may be sold from 1/2 hour after school through the end of the day.

Any food sold in school must:

  • Be a “whole grain-rich” grain product; or

  • Have as the first ingredient a fruit, a vegetable, a dairy product, or a protein food; or

  • Be a combination food that contains at least ¼ cup of fruit and/or vegetable; or

  • 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)

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 ≤ 30% of weight from total sugars in foods

Accompaniments

Accompaniments such as cream cheese, salad dressing and butter must be included in the nutrient profile as part of the food item sold. This helps control the amount of calories, fat, sugar, and sodium added to foods.

Nutrient Standards for Beverages

All schools may sell:

  • Plain water (with or without carbonation)

  • Unflavored low-fat milk

  • Unflavored or flavored fat free milk and milk alternatives permitted by NSLP/SBP

  • 100% fruit or vegetable juice, and 100% fruit or vegetable juice diluted with water (with or without carbonation) and no added sweeteners

  • Schools may sell up to 8-ounce portions, there is no portion size limit for plain water.

  • Food items that meet nutrition standards are not limited

  • The standards do not apply during non-school hours, on weekends and at off-campus fundraising events

  • The standards provide a special exemption for infrequent fundraisers that do not meet the nutrition standards. Each State agency is responsible for establishing the number of exempt fundraisers that may be held in schools each year.

Wellness Policy

Food Service Manager
Elaine Reynolds
Phone: 518-370-8100 Ext. 36481
Email: reynoldse@schenectadyschools.org