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GENERAL INTRODUCTION
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Introduce presenter
Introduce MDE Office of Health Schools
Introduce Health is Academic initiatives
Discuss the meaning of the logo

2. Beverage and Snack Regulations for Mississippi Schools
Improving School Health:
Beverage and Snack Regulations for Mississippi Schools
TOPIC INTRODUCTION
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Topic of presentation today is The Beverage and Snack Regulations for Mississippi Schools approved on October 20, 2006 by the Mississippi State Board of Education
These regulations are one important piece of the Mississippi Department of Education’s efforts to create healthy school environments throughout the state. These initiatives are coordinated through the Office of Healthy Schools and support by The Bower Foundation.
Office of Healthy Schools

3. Growing Healthy Students in Mississippi Schools
Family
Growing Healthy Children
Schools are only one of the environments that influence children’s health. Families and communities also play critical roles in children’s food choices, fitness levels, and overall health.
However, the role of schools in children’s health is especially critical for several reasons:
Schools benefit directly when children are fit, healthy, and ready to learn.
Schools have the opportunity and responsibility to educate children - as well as their families and the wider community - about lifelong healthy behaviors.
Schools also have the opportunity and responsibility to offer healthful choices that children may not have access to in their homes.
School
Community

4. Mississippi BEVERAGE and SNACK REGULATIONS
GOALS
Outline regulations
Answer questions
Provide contacts for ongoing information and assistance
GOALS OF PRESENTATION
Today's presentation will:
Briefly outline the Mississippi Beverage and Snack Regulations
Answer questions that you have about the regulations
Provide contacts for ongoing information and assistance about the Beverage and Snack Regulations

5. Mississippi BEVERAGE and SNACK REGULATIONS
HISTORY: Why do Mississippi schools have beverage and snack regulations?
TIMELINE: When do the beverage and snack regulations need to be implemented?
BEVERAGE GUIDELINES: What are the specific standards that apply to beverages?
SNACK GUIDELINES: What are the specific standards that apply to beverages?
ASSISTANCE: Where can I go for more information and resources?
OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
Here is a brief outline of the specific topics and overall questions that we will be discussing:
HISTORY: Why do Mississippi schools have beverage and snack regulations?
TIMELINE: When do the beverage and snack regulations need to be implemented?
BEVERAGE GUIDELINES: What are the specific standards that apply to beverages?
SNACK GUIDELINES: What are the specific standards that apply to beverages?
ASSISTANCE: Where can I go for more information and resources?

6. Why do Mississippi schools have beverage and snack regulations?
HISTORY Why do Mississippi schools have beverage and snack regulations?
2004: Federal legislation required that schools develop guidelines for all foods and beverages sold on campus as part of Local Wellness Policies (by fall 2006)
2006 Mississippi Legislature: Senate Bill 2606 directed the State Board of Education to develop state-wide regulations for beverages and snacks sold at school
Summer 2006: Vending Task Force discussed and developed regulations for State Board of Education
October 10, 2006: Final Beverage and Snack Regulations approved by State Board of Education
HISTORY
Why do Mississippi schools have beverage and snack regulations?
Both national and state legislation - focused on creating healthier environments for children at school - led to the development of the Mississippi regulations. Here is a brief history of our regulations:
2004: Federal legislation required that schools develop guidelines for all foods and beverages sold on campus as part of Local Wellness Policies (by fall 2006)
2006 Mississippi Legislature: Senate Bill 2606 directed the State Board of Education to develop state-wide regulations for beverages and snacks sold at school
Summer 2006: Vending Task Force discussed and developed regulations for State Board of Education
October 10, 2006: Final Beverage and Snack Regulations approved by State Board of Education

7. Mississippi BEVERAGE and SNACK REGULATIONS
are now one of the minimum requirements for all Local Wellness Policies in Mississippi.
INCLUSION OF BEVERGAE AND SNACK REGULATIONS IN LOCAL WELLNESS POLICIES
The Mississippi State Board of Education passed the Beverage and Snack Regulations after most schools had already approved the federally mandated Local Wellness Policy. Although Local Wellness Policies will have to be changed to include these Regulations, this does not mean that “Wellness Policies will have to be thrown out the window.” It does reflect the serious concerns of Mississippi legislators and State Board about the health of children – and the rapidly evolving nature of school nutrition issues.
A Local Wellness Policy should be a comprehensive and ever-changing document based on student needs. The Beverage and Snack Regulations for Mississippi Schools are now one of the minimal requirements for all Local Wellness Policies in the state. Local districts always have the option to approve stronger policies for their own schools.

8. Meeting the fluid and nutrition needs of Mississippi students at school
The Mississippi Board of Education recognizes the critical roles that adequate hydration and optimal nutrition play in healthy weights, disease prevention, and dental health, as well as academic performance The fluid and nutrition needs of young people at school are best met through well-balanced, nutrient-rich school meals provided through Child Nutrition Programs, planned by nutrition professionals following US Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines.
MEETING THE FLUID AND NUTRITION NEEDS OF
MISSISSIPPI STUDENTS AT SCHOOL
In defining the beverage and snack regulations for Mississippi schools, the State Board of Education clearly outlined the importance of adequate hydration and optimal nutrition for children’s health. They also recognized that these needs are best met through Child Nutrition programs - with the statements you see here.
The Mississippi Board of Education recognizes the critical roles that adequate hydration and optimal nutrition play in healthy weights, disease prevention, and dental health, as well as academic performance.
The fluid and nutrition needs of young people at school are best met through well-balanced, nutrient-rich school meals provided through Child Nutrition Programs, planned by nutrition professionals following US Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines.

9. TIMELINES When do these regulations need to be implemented?
Both beverage and snack regulations have a phased timelines to allow schools and vendors to make necessary adjustments in programs and products.
Beverages regulations apply in TWO phases - beginning with school year.
Snack regulations apply in THREE phases - beginning with school year.
TIMELINES
When do these regulations need to be implemented?
As you can see here:
Both beverage and snack regulations have a phased timelines to allow schools and vendors to make necessary adjustments in programs, contracts, and products.
Beverages regulations apply in TWO phases - beginning with school year.
Snack regulations apply in THREE phases - beginning with school year.

10. Times of day
Regulations apply to all Mississippi school campuses during the regular and extended school day - the hours between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Extended school day includes activities such as clubs, yearbook, band and choir practice, student government, drama and childcare/latchkey programs
Policy does not apply to school-related events, such as interscholastic sporting events, school plays, and band concerts; where parents and other adults are a significant portion of the audience or are selling beverages and foods as boosters.
Times of day
Naturally, many schools have questions about WHEN these regulations apply to beverage and snack sales. The Mississippi Board of Education clearly established the times of day when the regulations are in force:
Regulations apply to all Mississippi school campuses during the regular and extended school day - the hours between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Extended school day includes activities such as clubs, yearbook, band and choir practice, student government, drama and childcare/latchkey programs
Policy does not apply to school-related events, such as interscholastic sporting events, school plays, and band concerts; where parents and other adults are a significant portion of the audience or are selling beverages and foods as boosters.

11. Location of sales
Regulations cover all beverages and foods sold in vending machines, student stores, snack bars, fundraisers, and other sales accessible to students.
Since adults serve as role models and need proper nutrition themselves, at least 50 percent of the items vended in staff areas (those inaccessible to students) shall also meet the snack regulations.
Location of sales
Schools also have questions about WHERE on the school campus these regulations apply to beverage and snack sales. The Mississippi Board of Education also outlines where the regulations are in force:
Regulations cover all beverages and foods sold in vending machines, student stores, snack bars, fundraisers, and other sales accessible to students.
Since adults serve as role models and need proper nutrition themselves, at least 50 percent of the items vended in staff areas (those inaccessible to students) shall also meet the snack regulations.

12. BEVERAGE REGULATIONS BEVERAGE REGULATIONS
Starting with the beverage requirements, we’ll now take a closer look at the specific standards and timelines for the regulations.
The regulations and standards are different for beverages and snacks because they involve different products and raise different nutrition concerns.

13. BEVERAGE REGULATIONS Specific products - Phase 1
As of the 2007 – 2008 school year, all full calorie, sugared carbonated soft drinks shall no longer be sold to students in Mississippi schools during the school day.
BEVERAGE REGULATIONS
SPECIFIC PRODUCTS - PHASE 1
The beverage regulations have two simple stages. The first applies to the school year:
As of the 2007 – 2008 school year, all full calorie, sugared carbonated soft drinks shall no longer be sold to students in Mississippi schools during the school day.
During this year, there are no other standards for the types of beverages or portion sizes that can be sold during the school day.
Of course, schools are encouraged to implement the second phase of the beverage regulations as soon as they can - in partnership with their local vendors and beverage companies.

14. BEVERAGE REGULATIONS Specific products - Phase 2
As of the 2008 – 2009 school year, only specific beverages MAY be available for vending during the school day the types of beverages and portions sizes vary for elementary, middle and high school students.
BEVERAGE REGULATIONS
SPECIFIC PRODUCTS - PHASE 2
The second phase of the Beverage Regulations applies to the school year. Beginning with this school year, only specific types of beverages in specific serving sizes may be sold during the school day.
The types of beverages - and the serving size - vary for elementary, middle, and high school students. These differences recognize the changing caloric and nutrient needs of children as they get older. They also recognize that adolescents should have the opportunity to choose among a wider variety of beverage options.

15. BEVERAGE REGULATIONS Specific products - Phase 2
All the phase 2 products are designed to meet the hydration/nutrient needs of children, with age- appropriate amounts of calories, sugar, and fat.
They include:
Bottled water
Low fat and non fat regular and flavored milk
100% juice with no added sweeteners
No/low calorie beverages (up to 10 cals/8 ozs.)
Light juices/sports drinks (up to 66 cals/8 ozs.)
BEVERAGE REGULATIONS
SPECIFIC PRODUCTS - PHASE 2
All the phase 2 products are designed to meet the hydration and nutrient needs of young - with age- appropriate amounts of calories, sugar, and fat.
They include the following beverages in specific portions for elementary, middle, and high school students:
Bottled water
Low fat and non fat regular and flavored milk
100% juice with no added sweeteners
No/low calorie beverages (up to 10 cals/8 ozs..)
Light juices/sports drinks (up to 66 cals/8 ozs.)

16. SNACK REGULATIONS SNACK REGULATIONS
Now, we will now take a closer look at the specific standards and timelines for the regulations regarding snack foods.
The regulations and standards are more complex for snacks because there are so many different types of products and portion sizes involved.
Fortunately, the Office of Child Nutrition has designed a simple easy process for determining approved snack products - which can be used by both vendors and school districts.

17. SNACK REGULATIONS General Guidance
To ensure that children do not have to choose between the School Breakfast or programs and vended items, schools shall follow the Competitive Food policy EEH.
Food sales outside of Child Nutrition Programs are available in Mississippi schools at the discretion of the school district.
SNACK REGULATIONS - GENERAL GUIDANCE
Before we discuss the specific standards of the new Snack regulations, it is important to make two general points:
First, Mississippi schools must continue to follow the Competitive Food policy EEH. This existing policy, one of the strongest in the nation, was designed to ensure that children do not have to choose between the School Lunch/Breakfast programs and vended items of lower nutritional quality.
Secondly, food sales outside of Child Nutrition Programs are available in Mississippi schools at the discretion of the school district. This means that any district can decide to have no snack vending at school. In fact, a significant number of Mississippi districts have made this decision with children’s health in mind.

18. SNACK REGULATIONS Overall Goals
Minimize excessive intake of calories, especially empty calories from fat and sugar.
Increase intake of nutrients for optimal growth, development, and brain functioning, from nutrient-rich, minimally processed foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, lean meats, and dairy foods.
Promote healthful options to all students, families, and school staff.
SNACK REGULATIONS - OVERALL GOALS
The overall goals of Snack Regulations for Mississippi School were also designed with the health of child in mind. They are to:
Minimize excessive intake of calories, especially empty calories from fat and sugar.
Increase intake of nutrients for optimal growth, development, and brain functioning, from nutrient-rich, minimally processed foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, lean meats, and dairy foods.
Promote healthful options to all students, families, and school staff.

19. SNACK REGULATIONS Specific products
Standards (for calories, fat, sugar, sodium, etc.) vary by the type of snack product (dessert, bar, dairy food, fruit, vegetable, nuts, etc.)
Office of Child Nutrition will maintain a listing of products that meet the specific standards for all types of snack items.
To determine if a product can be placed on the approved list, school districts and vendors can use the Evaluation Tool (in WORD or EXCEL) available from the Office of Child Nutrition.
SNACK REGULATIONS - SPECIFIC PRODUCTS
The standards for snack products include calories, fat, sugar, sodium, and several key nutrients, like iron. The standards vary by the type of snack product (dessert, bar, dairy food, fruit, vegetable, nuts, etc.).
To make it easy for schools to determine if a snack meets the regulations, the Office of Child Nutrition will maintain a listing of products that meet the specific standards for all types of snack items.
Schools and vendors can use the Evaluation Tool (in WORD or EXCEL) available from the Office of Child Nutrition to determine if a product can be placed on the approved list.

20. SNACK REGULATIONS Approved product examples
SNACK REGULATIONS - APPROVED PRODUCTS
This is a small sample of the currently approved snack products - available as an EXCEL file from the Office Child Nutrition web page.
As you can see, the Approved Snack Product List is very specific - including brand names, manufacturers and serving size.
As mentioned on the previous slide, schools and vendors can use the Evaluation Tool (in Word or Excel) available from the Office of Child Nutrition to determine if a product can be placed on the approved list.
I’ll be sharing the contact information for that office in just a few moments.

21. SNACK REGULATIONS Phases SNACK REGULATIONS - PHASED TIMELINE
To allow for improved availability of food products, the snack regulations will be phased-in on the following schedule - with the percentages applying to each vending location:
School year
At least 50% of all vended foods must meet standards
School year
At least 75% of all vended foods must meet standards
School year
All vended foods offered must meet standards.
SNACK REGULATIONS - PHASED TIMELINE
Like the Beverage Regulations, the Snack Regulations have a phased timeline for implementation. This was created to allow for improved availability of food products that meet the standards. There are three phases:
School year : For each vending location, at least 50% of all vended foods offered must meet the standards listed above.
School year : For each vending location, at least 75% of all vended foods offered must meet the standards listed above.
School year : All vended foods offered must meet the standards listed above.

22. Kids will enjoy healthful options - MARKETING is the key!!
MARKETING HEALTHFUL CHOICES
Although an in-depth discussion of marketing is beyond the scope of this presentation, it is important to reinforce the necessity of promotion to students, families, and the community.
Numerous studies and surveys have confirmed a simple fact - children will buy - and enjoy - healthful beverages and snacks. Just like any product, these options need to be marketed to students, staff, and families.
For resources and ideas on marketing healthful options, schools can work with local vendors - and with the Office of Child Nutrition.

23. We are here to help! www.healthyschoolsms.org Nutrition Services
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Nutrition Services
Office of Child Nutrition
RESOURCES and TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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The Office of Child Nutrition - part of the Office of Healthy Schools - is available to answer questions and provide ongoing assistance to schools. The Office of Child Nutrition is the administrator of seven programs under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) - and responsible for technical assistance regarding Beverage and Snack Regulations for Mississippi schools. You can reach the Office of Child Nutrition at:
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Nutrition Services
Child Nutrition Office

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QUESTIONS ??
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GENERAL WRAP-UP
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Remind the audience of presenter’s name and contact information
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