1. Be in the Know Smart Snacks in School Nutrition Standards & SASD
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2. Competitive Food & Beverages
2004
Local Wellness Policies
2006 Competitive Food & Beverage Guidelines
2007
Institute of
Medicine Standards
2010
Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act
2014
Smart Snacks in School Nutrition Standards
A Brief History of
Competitive Food & Beverages
In Schools
The history of Competitive Foods and Beverages:
In 2004, as a result of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act, Local Wellness Policies had to be developed.
In 2006, the Alliance fore a Healthier Generation release their guidelines for Competitive Foods and Beverages.
In 2007, the Institute of Medicine release a report outlining their recommendations for national standards.
In 2010, the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act required the establishment of national standards for all foods and beverages sold in schools, other than those sold in the breakfast and lunch programs.
In the summer of 2013, the Interim Final Rule for those standards was released.

3. Nutrition Standards go into effect nationwide
Smart Snacks in School
Nutrition Standards go into effect nationwide
2014
The “Smart Snacks in School” nutrition standards go into effect July 1, The regulations cover all foods and beverages sold in schools other than those sold as part of the school breakfast and lunch programs.
(Foods sold as part of a school lunch and/or school breakfast already meet strict nutritional requirements implemented in 2012 under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act.)

4. Entire All food & School beverages Day Entire SOLD School Campus
During the
Standards apply to
Entire
School
Day
On the
All food &
beverages
SOLD
that are not part
Of a school lunch
or breakfast
Entire
School
Campus
Standards DO NOT
apply to
Standards DO NOT
apply to
Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards:
Cover all foods and beverages SOLD to students outside of the breakfast and lunch programs.
Cover the entire school day, which is defined as 30 before the start of a school day to 30 minutes after the end of the school day.
Covers the entire school district.
Does NOT cover foods offered for free, such as classroom parties or event celebrations.
Does NOT cover evening, weekend or community events.
Evening &
Weekend Events
(think after school sport
concessions & community
events
w Free food
(think classroom party
food)

5. SMART SNACKS IN SCHOOL NUTRITION STANDARDS So. . .
apply to all food & beverages sold
during the school day in . . .
Cafeteria
Ala
Carte
Lines
School Stores
Vending Machines
Fundraising
Events
The foods and beverages sold in any cafeteria Ala Carte line, vending machine or school store during the school day must comply with the new nutrition standards.

6. But . . .
The Smart Snacks in School Nutrition Standards do NOT apply to food & beverages sold as part of a school breakfast or lunch.
Why not?
Because the foods offered on these menus already meet the strict nutritional requirements implemented in 2012 under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act.

7. FUNDRAISERS Food sold that will be consumed after the
Nutrition Standards must
be met for any food sold
that may be consumed
during the school day
(think ice cream sundaes
and
candy bars)
Food sold that will be consumed after the
school day does NOT
have to meet the
nutrition standards
(think pizza kits
and
cookie dough)
Foods sold during fundraisers must also comply IF the food or beverage is to be sold for consumption during the school day. For example, if a group wished to sell ice cream sundaes to students in a school lobby after lunch, the sundaes would have to meet all nutritional standards of the Smart Snacks in Schools regulation. However, if the food item is not sold for consumption during the school day, for example a “pizza kit”, then the food items are exempt form having to meet the regulations.
The PA Dept. of Agriculture Division of Food & Nutrition will have the opportunity to set a number of infrequent food or beverage fundraisers that are exempt from the standards. However, even exempted fundraisers will not be allowed to be sold in competition with the breakfast or lunch programs in the food service area during meal service.
It’s important to note that if the PA Dept. of AG does not set a number of exempted food and beverage fundraisers, then ZERO exempted fundraisers will be allowed.
There are no limits on foods and beverages sold as fundraisers that meet the standards. There are also no limits on non-food fundraising events.
All fund raising events that involve the sale of food must receive approval by the District Wellness Committee.

8. General Standards For Competitive Foods
Foods sold during fundraisers must also comply IF the food or beverage is to be sold for consumption during the school day. For example, if a group wished to sell ice cream sundaes to students in a school lobby after lunch, the sundaes would have to meet all nutritional standards of the Smart Snacks in Schools regulation. However, if the food item is not sold for consumption during the school day, for example a “pizza kit”, then the food items are exempt form having to meet the regulations.
The PA Dept. of Agriculture Division of Food & Nutrition will have the opportunity to set a number of infrequent food or beverage fundraisers that are exempt from the standards. However, even exempted fundraisers will not be allowed to be sold in competition with the breakfast or lunch programs in the food service area during meal service.
It’s important to note that if the PA Dept. of AG does not set a number of exempted food and beverage fundraisers, then ZERO exempted fundraisers will be allowed.
There are no limits on foods and beverages sold as fundraisers that meet the standards. There are also no limits on non-food fundraising events.

9. COMPETITIVE FOODS MUST:
Be Whole
Grain Rich
Have Fruit, Vegetable, Protein or Dairy as the first ingredient OR
Be a “Combination Food”
(at least ¼ c. fruit or vegetable)
Contain 10% daily value of certain nutrients
(until July 1, 2016)
Competitive foods standards:
Foods 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 second 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;
The product is a combination food with at least ¼ c. fruit or vegetable;
The product must have 10% DV of at least one nutrient of public health concern (fiber, vitamin D, calcium or potassium). This qualification standard will become obsolete July 1, 2016.
IF a product meets at least one of the standards, then its nutrition information will determine if it also meets all nutrient standards.
If it meets all nutrient standards, then the product is a compliant competitive food.

10. SOME fresh, canned or frozen…FRUITS & VEGGIES
are exempt from the
nutrient standards…

11. CALORIE
Limits
Entrees < 350
Snacks/Sides < 200

12. FAT Zero Trans Fat Total Fat <35% of calories
Limits
Zero Trans Fat
Total Fat <35% of calories
Saturated Fat <10% of calories
Total fat must be less than 35% of calories in food items as packaged or served. Saturated fat must be less than 10% of calories. Trans fats must be zero.

13. SUGAR
Limits
Must be <35% by weight

14. SODIUM Entrees <480 mg Snacks/Sides <230 mg Limits
(Sodium limits will decrease further in 2016)
One thing to note, the sodium limit for snacks and sides will decrease again in 2 years.

15. SMART SNACKS IN SCHOOL BEVERAGE STANDARDS
Beverages have their own set of standards that must be met.

16. ALL SCHOOLS NON FAT MILK LOW FAT MILK WATER
(with or without carbonation)
(white or flavored)
(white only)
100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE
100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE
diluted with water
There are serving size limits for milk and juice at all schools.
At the K-3 Elementary schools, Luhrs and Intermediate schools milk and juice serving sizes are limited to 8 oz. or less. At the Middle and High schools, milk and juice serving sizes are limited to 12 oz. or less.
In addition, NO caffeinated beverages are permitted at K-3 Elementary schools, Luhrs, Intermediate, or Middle Schools. Only plain water, non-fat and low fat milk and 100% fruit or vegetable juice will be allowed at these schools.
(no added sweeteners)
(with or without carbonation)

17. At the Senior High 20 oz. 12 oz. Low-Calorie Beverages
Diet Beverages <5 kcal/8 oz. OR
≤10 kcal/20 oz.
12 oz. Low-Calorie Beverages
≤40 kcal/8 oz. OR
≤60 kcal/12 oz.
Caffeine
Okay
At the Senior High:
Diet beverages are limited to 20 oz. or less.
20 oz. diet beverages must contain:
less than 5 calories per 8 oz. serving or
less than 10 calories per 20 oz. serving.
Low calorie beverages are limited to 12 oz. or less.
12 oz. low calorie beverages must contain:
less than 40 calories per 8 oz. serving or
less than 60 calories per 12 oz. serving.
At the Senior High, beverages may contain caffeine. The USDA will continue to monitor research and recommendations on caffeine in children as a final rule is developed.
(all with or without carbonation)

18. Beverage Summary Sr. High K-3, Middle Intermediate & School Luhrs
8 oz.
Maximum
No Caffeinated
Beverages
Middle
School
12 oz.
Maximum
No Caffeinated
Beverages
Sr. High
12 oz. Max OR
up to 20 oz Diet (<5 kcal/8 oz. OR
≤10 kcal/20 oz.)
12 oz. Low-Calorie
(≤40 kcal/8 oz. OR ≤60 kcal/12 oz. )
Caffeine - OK

19. David Reese E-mail SASD Food Service Director
Please reach out to David Reese, Food Service Director for Shippensburg Area School District with questions about the “Smart Snacks in School” nutrition standards.
David Reese
SASD Food Service Director