Smart Snacks in School

Smart Snacks in Schools is a rule established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that establishes nutrition standards for ALL foods sold on campus between the hours of midnight to a half hour after the end of the school day. 

Foods must:

• Be a whole grain-rich product; or

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

• Be a combination food that contains at least 1/4 cup of fruit and/or vegetables.

Foods must meet these nutrient requirements:

• Calories: ≤ 175 for Elementary Schools and ≤ 200 for Middle/High Schools

• Sodium ≤ 200 mg

• Fats: Total fat ≤ 35%, saturated fat ≤ 10%, and trans fat < 0.5 g per serving

• Sugar limit: ≤ 35% of sugar by weight

Beverages sold/served options:

• Plain water (with/without carbonation)

• Milk: Unflavored low-fat milk or unflavored/flavored fat-free milk and milk alternatives

• 100% fruit and/or vegetable juice (may be diluted with water and contain no added sweeteners)