Smart Snacks definition

Smart Snacks means the Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School Interim Final Rule, as established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) pursuant to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
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Smart Snacks means snacks that meet specific nutrition standards for calories, fat, sugar and sodium defined by the United States Department of Agriculture. All foods sold during the school day to students, other than foods provided as part of the school meals program, are required to meet Smart Snacks standards.
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Examples of Smart Snacks in a sentence

  • All items must meet Smart Snacks guidelines (<or=to 60 calories) a.

  • No Food Truck sales can be conducted on campus until at least thirty (30) minutes after the conclusion of the last designated meal service period during the school day and must otherwise be in compliance with the Smart Snacks in School standards found in Board Policy 8550 and Board Procedure 8510.

  • Smart Snacks puts all foods and beverages sold to students across campus on a level playing field.

  • The USDA has finalized the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards rule, by passing a federal law on July 1, 2014.

  • The District promotes the health and wellness of students and staff through the Local Wellness Committee, and support the implementation of the District Wellness Policy and food guidelines, by including Smart Snacks in school standards.

  • Smart Snacks in School support efforts by school food service staff, school administrators, teachers, parents and the school community, all working hard to instill healthy habits in students.

  • Smart Snacks in School regulations (effective July 1, 2014) severely limited the items sold in cafeteria a la carte lines, prohibiting the sale of everything from low-fat, whole-grain pizza to salads or hummus with a side of whole grain pretzels.

  • Include standards and nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages sold to students on the school campus during the school day that are consistent with Federal regulations for school meal standards and the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards.

  • The board encourages principals to establish rules that are consistent with the Smart Snacks in School standards.” Classroom teachers may allow students to bring snacks to school to eat either before or after lunch.

  • Include policies for food and beverage marketing that allow marketing and advertising of only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards.