Adrienne Davenport, MPH, RDN Smart Snacks in School Adrienne Davenport, MPH, RDN School Nutrition Programs Office of School Support Services Michigan Department of Education

Objectives Smart Snacks in School Session Participants will: Understand requirements of Smart Snacks in School standards (including recent updates) Begin to determine how the Smart Snacks guidelines affect their work areas Gain familiarity with available tools, particularly Smart Snacks in School Calculator Gain knowledge of where and whom to contact for more information and issue reporting By the end of this session, we hope you will: Understand the requirements of Smart Snacks in School standards, including recent federal and state updates Begin to determine how the Smart Snacks guidelines will affect your work areas Gain familiarity with available tools, particularly the Smart Snacks in School Calculator Gain knowledge of where to go and whom to contact for more information and issue reporting

Smart Snacks Guidelines Requirements became effective July 1, 2014 for all schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Michigan exemptions began in the 2015-16 school year USDA published final rule July 29, 2016 We’ve covered the “Why.” Now, let’s cover the remaining detail and logistical concerns that address the “Who,” “What,” “When,” “Where,” and “How” related to Smart Snacks. The Smart Snacks requirements have been in place for approximately a year, and we now have a new optional Michigan fundraising exemption became effective during the 2015-16 school year. On the afternoon of Friday, July 29, 2016, USDA published its final rule on Smart Snacks. The updates are incorporated into this presentation.

What Groups Are Subject to Smart Snack Standards? Students in schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Only students are impacted All grade levels The Smart Snacks guidelines affects all schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program, and all grade levels within these schools.

What Groups Are Subject to Smart Snack Standards? Rules do NOT affect: Foods or beverages sold more than 30 minutes after the end of the school day Foods or beverages sold only to teachers or adults (such as in teacher’s lounges) Pre-approved Michigan fundraiser exemptions (approvals at local level) The Smart Snacks guidelines affects all schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program, and all grade levels within these schools. Please note that the guidelines do NOT affect schools that do not participate in the National School Lunch Program, foods or beverages sold off campus or more than 30 minutes after the end of the school day, or food or beverages only sold to teachers or adults (e.g., teacher’s lounges).

What Foods Are Affected by Smart Snacks standards? Foods sold by schools participating in School Nutrition Programs during the school day are subject to Smart Snack standards Meals served through federal programs are NOT affected by these standards Meals served through the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Afterschool Snack Program or Child and Adult Care Food Program are NOT affected by the Smart Snacks guidelines. Only foods sold by schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that are not part of these meals are affected by the guidelines. In other words, only “competitive foods” are affected by the Smart Snacks guidelines. These are foods and beverages sold to students on the school campus during the school day outside of meals reimbursable through School Nutrition Programs or CACFP.

What Foods Are Affected by Smart Snacks standards? Only “competitive foods” are impacted by the standards Competitive foods = All food and beverages sold to students on the school campus during the school day, other than those meals reimbursable under school meal programs. Meals served through the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Afterschool Snack Program or Child and Adult Care Food Program are NOT affected by the Smart Snacks guidelines. Only foods sold by schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that are not part of these meals are affected by the guidelines. In other words, only “competitive foods” are affected by the Smart Snacks guidelines. These are foods and beverages sold to students on the school campus during the school day outside of meals reimbursable through School Nutrition Programs or CACFP.

When And Where Do The Standards Apply? When and where standards apply in school: School day = The period from midnight prior to the school day until 30 minutes after the end of the official school day. School campus = All areas of the property under the jurisdiction of the school that are accessible to students during the school day. The standards took effect for the first time this school year. They impact the school day only – that is, the period from the midnight before, to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day. As discussed briefly earlier, the time that the Smart Snacks rules are in effect are from midnight until 30 minutes after the end of school. Until these new guidelines, USDA had authority only over the serving lines and cafeteria area. The HHFKA with the implementation of Smart Snacks expands USDAs authority to the entire campus that are available to students during the school day.

When And Where Do The Standards Apply? Active Dates: Overall USDA-mandated Smart Snacks standards took effect 2014-15 SY Michigan exemption standards took effect 2015-16 SY USDA final rule in effect as of Sept 27, 2016 The Smart Snacks standards took effect the 2014-15 school year, or July 1, 2014. In January and March, USDA released policy memos and/or clarifications that significantly affected its overall guidance. These memos are accessible via the USDA Smart Snacks resource, linked at the end of this presentation. Recently, the State of Michigan passed a requirement that MDE allow at least two exempt fundraisers per school per week. This will also be covered today. These exemptions took effect in the 2015-16 school year. The USDA final rule will take effect September 27, 2016.

How Do the Standards Apply? Standards apply to all foods and beverages sold outside of SNP, CACFP Selling includes exchange of: Currency Tokens Tickets Points Suggested donations Does not include foods and beverages: Given away Given as reward for good behavior or performance Brought from home (lunches, parties) Sold to school staff Smart snack rules apply to all foods and beverages SOLD outside of the reimbursable meals of breakfast and lunch. Currency does not include only cash. You can’t “suggest” a donation either as a way to sell foods. USDA relaxed the definition of “sale” in March of 2015. It now allows foods and beverages given as rewards for performance, good behavior, and sold if money is collected for items in advance. For example, a PTO fundraiser on Friday that is a pizza party, money can be collected before Friday/lunchtime. In all of these instances, these foods and beverages no longer need to meet Smart Snacks standards. On the other hand, food and beverages can be given away. In March 2015, USDA began allowing for teacher or school food or beverage rewards for good behavior or performance, meaning that these rewards are allowed and do not need to meet Smart Snacks guidelines. A good example of this is when a parent brings in cupcakes for her child’s birthday…since the food is not sold, it is permissible. There are no restrictions on the food that can be brought to school under Smart Snacks although local districts may have stricter rules. Adults can buy any product, even those that do not pass Smart Snacks rules.

NEW Local Wellness Policy Regulations NEW: As of July 29, 2016, the new USDA Local Wellness Policy (LWP) final rule requires: LWP must include nutrition guidelines for all foods sold to students (must be consistent with meal pattern requirements and Smart Snacks requirements) LWP must also include standards for other, non-sold foods and beverages made available on the school campus during the school day In-school marketing of food and beverage items must meet competitive food standards Districts must start following requirements June 30, 2017 In the batch of four USDA final rules published this summer, the Local Wellness Policy final rule was included. There are a few areas of this requirement that cross over with Smart Snacks, so we’re noting them here. Please note that the following must be followed by June 30, 2017. LWP must include nutrition guidelines for all foods sold to students (must be consistent with meal pattern requirements and Smart Snacks requirements). LWP must also include standards for other, non-sold foods and beverages made available on the school campus during the school day. In-school marketing of food and beverage items must meet competitive food standards.

Culinary Programs and Smart Snacks Program curricula or foods sold to adults not affected Foods sold to students during the school day must meet Smart Snacks standards (unless sale is an approved exemption) Schools can expand by selling to restaurants, off- campus and after school events Opportunity to challenge students to develop recipes that meet standards Culinary programs operating in school can continue and should not reflect the curricula for those classes. However, if the food produced through these programs do not meet Smart Snacks guidelines, they can not be sold to students. Adults can purchase the food as well as restaurants or other off campus venues. Teachers can use Smart Snacks as a way to teach and challenge students on serving healthier foods.

Fundraising and Smart Snacks 2/week per school NEW: Michigan now allows two (2) exempt fundraisers per school per week Exempt fundraiser = Sale of foods and/or beverages that do not meet Smart Snacks guidelines that is approved and tracked by appointed school or district official(s) May only last one (1) day; can be sold at multiple times during school day May NOT be sold in foodservice area during reimbursable meal times Sale = 1 Day Effective the 2015-16 school year, Michigan began allowing OPTIONAL food fundraising exemptions. Up to two food or beverage fundraisers that do not meet the Smart Snacks guidelines per week are allowed. There are a few key items related to these exemptions to note: At least one appointed school or district official must approve and track these fundraisers. MDE recommends that the food service director is not the appointed official, but that the Local Wellness Policy team and/or other administrator is responsible for this. Each fundraiser may only last one day, even if it is sold at multiple times throughout the school day. Any of these exempt fundraisers may not be sold in the foodservice area during reimbursable meal times. For example, they may not be sold in the cafeteria during lunchtime or in the classroom during breakfast if a school participates in breakfast in the classroom. Feel free to contact the MDE School Nutrition Programs team if you’re not sure about the allowability of a fundraiser that’s being considered or proposed.

Fundraising and Smart Snacks These school fundraisers are still allowed during the school day without time or location limit: Selling foods that meet the guidelines Selling non-food items Bulk foods or foods sold during the school day not intended to be eaten immediately are exempt (e.g., cookie dough, pizza kits, Girl Scout Cookies) Smart Snacks did not eliminate the possibility of fundraising in schools. Schools can have as many fundraisers as they want as long as foods meet Smart Snacks guidelines or non-food fundraisers are used. In addition, if foods are sold that are not intended for immediate consumption, these items can be sold. Examples being cookie dough or pizza kits that must be taken home and baked. Also, we learned from USDA in January 2015 that preordered items in bulk quantities not meant to be eaten at school (e.g., Girl Scout cookies) are okay, and do not need to meet Smart Snacks standards.

Smart Snacks Exemptions NEW: Michigan now allows two (2) exempt fundraisers per school per week The following items do not need to meet Smart Snacks standards: All fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables without any additives aside from water Water Sugar-free chewing gum (no other candy exempt) Entrees from reimbursable breakfast or lunch meals if served in same portion size same day or day after they appear on menu Additional foods and beverages are exempt; see upcoming slides Michigan now allows up to two exempt fundraisers per building per week. Please revisit slide #21 for more detail. Please note that the following items do not need to meet the Smart Snacks standards: All fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables without any additives aside from water Water Sugar-free chewing gum (no other candy is exempt) Entrees from reimbursable breakfast or lunch meals if served in the same portion size the same day or day after they appear on the menu Additional information on exemptions is showcased on upcoming slides.

A Few Key Changes: Specific Items These items are now allowed and/or do not need to meet the Smart Snacks standards: Sugar-free chewing gum (no other candy allowed) Diet soda (high school only) Caffeine – coffee, tea, etc. (high school only) As just mentioned sugar-free chewing gum is exempt. In addition, diet soda is permitted at the high school level. In addition, the sale of food items by a group can be done during the meal periods as long as those foods meet Smart Snack standards. As of January 2015, USDA clarified that preordered bulk items not meant for immediate consumption during the school day, such as Girl Scout Cookies, are able to be sold and distributed during the school day. We recommend limiting the types of sales that fall in this category, however. If you’re not sure whether or not a specific sale would be allowable or not, you’re more than welcome to reach out to our School Nutrition Programs office to get a final answer.

A Few Key Changes: Specific Scenarios These scenarios are allowed and/or do not need to meet the Smart Snacks standards: Foods sold in foodservice area during meal service times that meet Smart Snacks guidelines (exempt fundraisers not included) Preordered bulk items not meant for immediate consumption during school day (e.g., Girl Scout Cookies, frozen pizza kits) – as long as not sold in food service areas during mealtimes Classroom and school parties – as long as money is collected before event Food exchanges for good behavior or performance As just mentioned, sugar-free chewing gum is exempt. In addition, diet soda is permitted at the high school level only. In addition, the sale of food items by a group can be done during the meal periods as long as those foods meet Smart Snack standards. As of January 2015, USDA clarified that preordered bulk items not meant for immediate consumption during the school day, such as Girl Scout Cookies, are able to be sold and distributed during the school day. We recommend limiting the types of sales that fall in this category, however. If you’re not sure whether or not a specific sale would be allowable or not, you’re more than welcome to reach out to our School Nutrition Programs office to get a final answer. Food given as a reward for good behavior or performance and featured for classroom and school parties are all allowed, as long as money is collected before the event.

Location, Location, Location The foodservice area during mealtimes is off-limits for: Exempt fundraisers that do not meet the guidelines Foods that otherwise do not meet Smart Snacks guidelines Foods and beverages that meet the guidelines may be sold in the foodservice area during mealtimes, unless the Local Wellness Policy prohibits these sales Location is key. In the foodservice area during mealtimes, neither exempt fundraisers that do not meet the guidelines, nor foods that otherwise don’t meet Smart Snacks standards, are allowed to be sold. These items may not be sold in the food service area during mealtimes. However, foods and beverages that meet the guidelines may be sold in the foodservice area during mealtimes, unless the Local Wellness Policy or other school policy prohibits these types of sales.

Foods and Smart Snacks Foods must meet both General Standards and Nutrient Standards Broken down into “snack” and “entrée” foods, each with different limits Use Smart Snacks Calculator to determine if food meets or not Beverages must meet Beverage Standards Broken down into elementary, middle and high school limits Use Smart Snacks Calculator to determine if a beverage meets or not Some exemptions apply (see upcoming slides) Smart Snacks include different categories of food, all of which must meet the Smart Snacks criteria. First there are general standards and nutrient standards an item must be in compliance for. Slightly different standards for “snack” and “entrees” will be required. Also, beverages have their own standards. There are some exemptions to the specific items that will be discussed. INTERNAL NOTE: In many cases, it’s not a bad idea to not go into detail about the specific nutrient requirements, since the Smart Snack Calculator can do the calculations and is USDA-endorsed, and this is a general area without fiscal penalties at this time.

Smart Snacks General Standards In order for a food to qualify at all, it must first meet at least one of these: Whole Grain Fruit, Vegetable, Protein or Dairy Combination Food (at least ¼ c. fruit or vegetable) Contains 10% DV of certain nutrients  Removed July 1, 2016 A food that meets at least one of the provisions must also meet all nutrient standards to be a compliant competitive food that qualifies for use in school nutrition programs. Let’s explore the standards for competitive foods. In order for a food to qualify at all, it must first meet one of four provisions: It must be a whole grain product (first ingredient is a whole grain or contains 50% or more whole grains by weight). If the first ingredient is water, the seconds must be a whole grain; OR The first ingredient must be a fruit, vegetable, protein or dairy food. If the first ingredient is water, the second must be a fruit, vegetable, protein or dairy; OR The product is a combination food with at least ¼ c. fruit or vegetable; OR As of July 1, 2016, the allowance for containing 10% of the Daily Value of the key nutrients of public health concern has been disallowed. It is possible that this may be updated in the future to reflect Dietary Guidelines (but nothing is certain at this point). IF you have a product that meets at least one of the standards just outline, then use the nutrition information to determine if it also meets all nutrient standards. If it also meets all nutrient standards, then your product is a compliant competitive food. The next few slides will outline which nutrients have standards – remember, the nutrient standards apply to all snack foods, as well as sides and entrees sold a la carte during meal times. Visit www.healthiergeneration.or INTERNAL NOTE: In many cases, it’s not a bad idea to not go into detail about the specific nutrient requirements, since the Smart Snack Calculator can do the calculations and is USDA-endorsed, and this is a general area without fiscal penalties at this time. g/smartsnacks or the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Services website if you would like the specific standards for each nutrient.

Nutrition Facts Panel Contains all the information needed to evaluate against the nutrient standards: Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Trans Fat Sodium Sugars The Nutrition Facts Panel contains all of the information needed to determine whether or not a food is meeting the nutrient standards. USDA has confirmed that the Nutrition Facts Panel for a food or product is enough information and a credible source. This is different from some administrative review requirements, which need additional detail (e.g., CN labels, product formulation statements, etc.).

USDA-Endorsed Smart Snacks Product Calculator Use to determine whether or not items meet standards Determining if you have a compliant competitive food can be a daunting task! Use the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Smart Snacks Product Calculator to help you determine quickly if you have a compliant product! It can help take the guesswork out of determining which products are and are not compliant! Visit www.healthiergeneration.org/calculator to use this specific. You can also check out the Product Navigator for a list of products that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards. www.healthiergeneration.org/smartsnacks

Total Fat ≤35% of total calories from fat per item as packaged/served Exemptions from this limit: Whole eggs with no added fat (NEW in July 2016) Reduced-fat cheese Part-skim mozzarella Nuts and seeds Nut and seed butters Dried fruit with nuts or seeds, no added: Fat Nutritive sweeteners (sweetener OK if added for palatability only) Seafood with no added fat The first nutrient, total fat. In order to be served as a Smart Snack the total calories from fat per item as packaged/served must be 35% or less. There are exemptions to this requirement and you can see them listed on the slide. Before we go to the next slide let’s look at the first nutrition label where you can see the product produces 40 calories from fat and contains 230 total calories. Dividing 40 calories by 230 calories comes out to be 17% so the item passes the total fat requirement. Let’s move on to saturated and trans fats now. Please note that whole eggs with no added fat were added as foods exempt from the fat requirements in the final rule, which takes effect at the end of September 2016.

Saturated Fat & Trans Fat <10% of total calories per item as packaged/served Exceptions: Whole eggs with no added fat (NEW in July 2016) Reduced-fat cheese Part-skim mozzarella Nuts and seeds Nut and seed butters Dried fruit with nuts and seeds with no added sweeteners/fat <0.5g grams of trans fat per portion as packaged/served The product you want to serve must have less than 10% calories from saturated fat which has been in place several years. As noted on the slide, however, there are exceptions to this rule, such as reduced fat cheese, part skim mozz, nuts and seeds along with their butters and dried fruits with nuts and seeds with no added sweeteners or fat. Also notice the very low level of trans fat allowed, basically none. The exception to this is where trans fats occur naturally such as meat products. Please note that whole eggs with no added fat were added as foods exempt from the fat requirements in the final rule, which takes effect at the end of September 2016.

Smart Snacks Beverage Standards Vary by grade level – E, M and HS Identify specific types of beverages allowed Include portion size limits Allow for any size of water (either carbonated or noncarbonated) Smart Snacks food standards are the same across the board for the pre-K through 12 ages, but beverages are different. Beverage standards vary by grade level. There are three distinctions: elementary, middle school and high school. If you have a combined building, you use the standards for the lowest age group. For example, if you have a combined middle-high school, you would need to follow the standards for middle school, which are more restrictive than those for high school. The standards identify the specific types of beverages allowed, give portion size limits and give calorie guidelines for high school. Any size of water is automatically allowed for all age groups, whether carbonated or not, as long as there are no other flavorings or additives.

Milk Unflavored fat-free and low-fat milk Flavored fat-free milk Fluid milk substitutions Maximum serving sizes: 8 fluid ounces – Elementary 12 fluid ounces – Middle and High Schools As long as milk meets these parameters, it’s automatically allowed and no nutrition calculations are needed. In elementary schools, portion sizes/containers must be 8 fluid ounces (1 cup) or smaller. For middle and high schools, portion sizes/containers must be 12 fluid ounces (1.5 cups) or smaller. The allowable types of milk are: unflavored (white) fat-free, unflavored (white) low-fat (1%), flavored fat-free, or fluid milk substitutions that meet the guidelines for being nutritionally equivalent to milk.

Juice The following are allowed: 100% fruit and/or vegetable juice 100% juice diluted with water Either carbonated or uncarbonated With no added sweeteners “Natural flavors” allowed as long as meet portion size requirements and mixed w/ 100% juice Maximum serving sizes 8 fluid oz – Elementary 12 fluid oz – Middle and High Schools Certain types of juices are automatically allowed. In elementary schools, portion sizes/containers must be 8 fluid ounces (1 cup) or smaller. For middle and high schools, portion sizes/containers must be 12 fluid ounces (1.5 cups) or smaller. The allowable types of juice are: 100% fruit and/or vegetable juice and 100% juice diluted with water – with or without carbonation – with no added sweeteners. Additional “natural flavors” are okay as long as they are mixed with 100% juice. So, carbonated juice drinks are okay as long as they are 100% juice and only have natural flavorings added (no sweeteners added), and meet the portion size guidelines. Example: Many Izze juices are okay because they’re made with 100% juice, natural flavoring and carbonation, but double check before stocking these by checking the Smart Snacks Calculator.

Lower Calorie Beverages HIGH SCHOOL ONLY Calorie-free beverages: Max serving size 20 fluid ounces Calorie-free flavored water, with or without carbonation Other “calorie-free” beverages with less than 5 calories per 8 fluid ounces, or up to 10 calories per 20 fluid ounces This is the first of several slides addressing beverages ONLY available in HIGH SCHOOL. If you have a combined middle-high school, you would need to follow the middle school guidelines and not allow for the beverages on this and the next three slides. In high school only, calorie-free beverages are allowed in up to 20 fluid ounce serving size. This means calorie-free flavored water, with or without carbonation (diet soda pop and diet teas are included in this). Other “calorie-free” beverages with less than 5 calories per 8 fluid ounces (per 1 cup) or up to 10 calories per 20 fluid ounces are allowed. This may seem confusing, but it’s because beverages are considered “calorie-free” if they have less than 5 calories per 8 fluid ounces.

Other Beverages HIGH SCHOOL ONLY Lower-calorie beverages Maximum serving size = 12 fluid ounces Up to 60 calories per 12 fluid ounces; OR Up to 40 calories per 8 fluid ounces For HIGH SCHOOL ONLY, there is also an allowance for an “other beverage” category that covers lower-calorie beverages. So, for high schools, beverages that are up to 60 calories per 12 fluid ounces or up to 40 calories per 8 fluid ounces are allowed. This translates to 5 calories per 1 fluid ounce as an allowance. So, for this category, sweeteners, sugars, additives or other ingredients can all be included, as long as the calorie and portion size limits are met.

Caffeine HIGH SCHOOL ONLY Elementary and Middle School = With the exception of naturally- occurring caffeine substances, all foods and beverages must be caffeine-free High school = No caffeine restrictions Elementary and middle schools have caffeine restrictions. They are only allowed to offer beverages and foods with naturally-occurring caffeine; otherwise all foods and beverages must be caffeine-free. However, in high school, there are no caffeine restrictions.

Coffee & Tea HIGH SCHOOL ONLY Cream and sweeteners allowed Can limit the amount students can take Can determine calorie and fat averages for coffee and tea “extras” – cream, milk, sugar, sweetener - based on production records (average amount used over service times) Lattes and cappuccinos allowed Must be made of allowable beverages (skim or low-fat milk and/or water or ice with no added flavoring) 12 fluid ounces or less Must meet “Other” beverage nutrient standards ≤60 calories per 12 fluid ounces ≤5 calories per 1 fluid ounce For HIGH SCHOOL ONLY, coffee and tea is allowed. Just keep in mind that any coffee or tea beverages need to meet the “other” beverage nutrient standards (no more than 5 calories per fluid ounce, or no more than 60 calories per 12 fluid ounces). Cream and sweeteners are allowed. There are two easy ways to make sure the beverages stay within the “other” beverage limits: (1) limit the amount of cream and sweeteners students can take, or (2) use production records or average leftover quantities to determine the calorie averages for coffee and tea “extras.” Lattes and cappuccinos are allowed. However, they do need to use only allowable milks (skim or low-fat) and/or water, plain coffee/espresso or ice with no added flavoring. They also need to stay within the “other” beverage guidelines. If the drinks are made up of only allowable milk and coffee (no sweeteners or additives), then the drink is automatically allowable for high school, as long as it’s within 12 fluid ounces.

Potable Water Requirement Similar to what Michigan has already been looking for during Administrative Reviews Potable drinking water should be made available without restriction during meal times where breakfast and lunch are served Exception: When meals are served in the classroom Examples Nearby water fountain Accessible water jugs, pitchers, cups of water, etc. CDC has a new toolkit, Increasing Access to Drinking Water in Schools Toolkit Included in the Smart Snacks guidelines are requirements for potable water. These requirements are very similar to what Michigan School Nutrition Programs folks have already been addressing on administrative reviews for the past several years. With the exception of when meals are served in the classroom, potable drinking water should be made available without restriction during meal times where breakfast and lunch are served. Examples of “making available” include having a working nearby water fountain, accessible water jugs, pitchers, or something similar. For ideas related to making water more available to students, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new toolkit called Increasing Access to Drinking Water in Schools. We have a link at the end of this presentation so you can get a copy of this document.

What Do I Do if I See Smart Snack Violations in My District? Competitive foods will be reviewed as part of administrative review of School Nutrition Programs (once every 3 years) Can suggest building administrator: Review requirements Check Local Wellness Policy Talk with superintendent Contact School Nutrition Programs team at MDE Can contact Howard, Adrienne, or other member of Michigan Dept. of Ed School Nutrition Programs team We’ve covered a lot about Smart Snacks. We understand that as an individual, you can do your best to make sure your district is in compliance with the Smart Snacks guidelines, but you can’t control every food or drink sale in every building. Our message is: Do your best. If you see a Smart Snacks violation in your district, or are not sure if something is a violation, please feel free to contact me, our Smart Snacks Consultant Adrienne, or the general Michigan School Nutrition Programs contact info and we’ll work to get to the bottom of your situation and provide you with an answer. Competitive foods, or Smart Snacks, will be reviewed as part of your administrative review of School Nutrition Programs once every three (3) years. If there are violations identified during this review, it will be part of the review findings and will lead to corrective action. If you see a Smart Snacks violation, we recommend suggesting to a building and/or district administrator to review requirements (we have quick cheat sheets and a brief PowerPoint on requirements on the Smart Snacks page of our website), check the Local Wellness Policy for guidelines about food and drink sales (this may help encourage compliance), talk with the superintendent or contact one of us at School Nutrition Programs.

Smart Snacks Resources Alliance for a Healthier Generation: www.healthiergeneration.org/smartsnacks Smart Snack Calculator List of approved products Other helpful info USDA Smart Snacks site: www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/smart-snacks-school Summary info Regulations and details Michigan School Nutrition Programs Smart Snacks site: www.michigan.gov/schoolnutrition --> “Smart Snacks” List of products that meet Smart Snacks guidelines PowerPoint turnkey presentations Handouts Summary of standards More! Increasing Access to Drinking Water in Schools Toolkit, from CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/npao/pdf/Water_Access_in_Schools.pdf These are some great resources for Smart Snacks. Please bookmark the Michigan School Nutrition Programs page. From here, you can easily access our Smart Snacks page. We strongly encourage you to bookmark the Smart Snacks Calculator page as well.

Healthy Fundraiser Examples Options include: 5k fun run Plant sales Schools are encouraged to plan fundraisers that are not food- based Car wash School logo clothing and swag Holiday wreaths Ideas published by Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Action for Healthy Kids (see “Resources” slide) Emergency kits Haunted houses Household supplies There are plenty of opportunities for fundraisers without using food. Fun runs, plant sales, car washes, branded school products such as pencils, pens, t-shirts, hoodies, cups, hats, and so on. Other nonfood items include holiday wreaths, emergency kits, cookbooks (especially those that include recipes for healthy eating). You could even do a haunted house. One idea is to have the students go out into their community and volunteer to cut grass, paint, or any other task that a homeowner would pay the student for. Funds raised this way would go to the fundraiser.

Healthy Fundraiser Resources Michigan Nutrition Standards Healthy Fundraising Ideas: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/Healthy_Fundraisin g_369122_7.pdf Team Nutrition List of Resources: http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/local-wellness-policy- resources/wellness-policy-elements/healthy-fundraising Center for Science in the Public Interest: Successful Fundraising Stories: https://www.cspinet.org/new/pdf/healthy-school- fundraising-success-stories.pdf There are a number of great resources out there that suggest great ideas (many that have had really great success) for healthy fundraisers. If you’re struggling with ideas for fundraising that meet the guidelines, take a half of an hour or so and look at some of these great ideas.

Homework! Make Your Snacks Smarter For our final activity in this session, when you go back to your district: Find our Michigan Smart Snacks page and click on at least one link Point Fingers – Determine who in your district will be responsible for monitoring fundraiser exemptions and Smart Snacks compliance Talk Back – Think of at least one Smart Snacks question or comment and e-mail it to: DavenportA1@Michigan.gov Handout will help you remember assignment and make this session more relevant ACTIVITY. With help from an assistant, hand out homework activity handout. No presentation time is required, aside from explanation time required for this slide. Read slide. Note: “Please send Adrienne, our Smart Snacks Consultant, at least one question you have about Smart Snacks. She is updating the Q&A on our Smart Snacks page and will incorporate answers to your questions. She will also share this information in one of my upcoming issues of Weekly News.”

Thank you! Please contact the MDE School Nutrition Program with questions. Smart Snacks Contact: Adrienne Davenport, MPH, RDN davenporta1@michigan.gov 517-241-1762 General MDE School Nutrition Contact Info: 517-373-3347 mde-schoolnutrition@michigan.gov