In continuing efforts to promote and maintain a healthy school environment, guidelines for the sale of snack and beverage items through vending machines, school stores, athletic department and fundraisers have been updated. Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, schools were notified of the nutritional requirements for the sale of food sold to students from midnight until the end of the instructional day.
Approved Snack Items (per single serving, as stated on the package label)
7 grams or less fat (except nuts and seed mix)
2 grams or less saturated fat
15 grams or less sugar (except fresh/dried fruit)
Approved Beverages (container size not to exceed 16 ounces, except for unflavored water)
Water
Flavored, non-carbonated water
100% fruit juice
Fruit beverages containing a minimum of 50% fruit juice
Sports drinks (isotonic beverages) available only in the physical education area
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