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APPENDIX C
Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods Sold in Elementary, Middle, or High School Set by States
Table C-1 summarizes nutrition standards for competitive foods sold in schools, by state. Information in the table is based on detailed analyses, conducted by the Health Policy Tracking Service (HPTS), and includes policies that limit the times or types of competitive foods available for sale in vending machines, cafeterias, school stores, and snack bars.
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TABLE C-1 Nutrition Standards For Competitive Foods Sold in Elementary, Middle, or High School
Nutrition standards for competitive foods sold in schools (includes items sold à la carte, in school stores and/or vending machines)
State
Grade Level
Does the state have nutritional standards for competitive foods?
Max. calories from fat
Max. calories from saturated fat
Max. % of sugar by weight
Alabama
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Yes
Less than 10% Daily Value of total fat
Not specified
Not specified
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Restrictions on access to vending machines
Notes
Competitive foods sold through the vending machines, cafeteria snack items, and the school stores must follow the Alabama’s Action for Healthy Kids standards. Those guidelines are as follows: In 1 to 1.5 oz serving, these snack foods are:
Low or moderate in fat (Less than 10% Daily Value of total fat)
Have less than 30 g of carbohydrate
Have less than 360 mg of sodium
Contain 5% Daily Value (DV) or more (10% is healthiest) of at least one: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, or Calcium
Contain fiber (5% Daily Value)
Refer to additional restriction column.
No carbonated soft drinks in elementary schools. Middle schools: 70% of selections in vending machines are to be noncarbonated water, fruit juices, milk products, teas and sports drinks; 30% of selections can be carbonated soft drinks. Of those, at least 50% (15% of total) will be low/no calorie soft drinks. High Schools: 50% of selections in vending machines are to be noncarbonated water, fruit juices, milk products, teas and sports drinks; 50% of selections can be carbonated soft drinks. Of those, at least 50% will be low/no calorie soft drinks.
None
Recommendations of Alabama Department of Education Nutrition Subcommittee: Schools should provide a consistent environment that is conducive to healthful eating behaviors during school hours and during after-school child care programs. The vending and snack food items in this recommendation shall be implemented at the beginning of the 2006-07 school year except when a conflict with previously negotiated contracts exists. The changes for the cafeteria meals and à la carte items will need to be implemented in conjunction with the leadership of the State Child Nutrition Program. Each school’s strategic plan for Improving the School Nutrition Environment plan should be completed by April 1, 2006 and ready for implementation with the beginning of the 2006-07 school years.
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Nutrition standards for competitive foods sold in schools (includes items sold à la carte, in school stores and/or vending machines)
State
Grade Level
Does the state have nutritional standards for competitive foods?
Max. calories from fat
Max. calories from saturated fat
Max. % of sugar by weight
Alaska
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
No
N/A
N/A
N/A
Arizona
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Yes
35%
10%
35%
Arkansas
Elementary
No
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines
Restrictions on access to vending machines
Notes
No
N/A
None
None
None
School administrators are prohibited from signing food and beverage contracts that include the sale of sugared, carbonated beverages and all other foods of minimal nutritional value on elementary, middle and junior high school campuses.
35%, 10%, 35%
No fruit/vegetable drinks containing less than 100% juice for Elementary Schools and less than 50% juice for Middle and Junior High Schools; Whole milk (4% milk fat); flavored or regular Caffeine/Energy drinks; Sports drinks, Electrolyte-Replacement drinks for Elementary Schools only; Carbonated beverages.
N/A
The Arizona Nutrition Standards, released in January 2006, go into great detail and cannot be fully summarized in a chart. The standards may be found at http://www.ade.state.az.us/health-safety/cnp/HB2544/ArizonaNutritionStandards.pdf.
Prohibits access to in-school vending machines offering food and beverages. Students will not be served, have access to, or be awarded with competitive foods or FMNVs. Only food items that are part of the school’s meal will be sold in the cafeteria. School food service departments may not sell or give extra serving of desserts, french fries, or ice cream.
N/A
Prohibits in-school access to vending machines offering foods and beverages.
Prohibits access to in-school vending machines offering foods and beverages.
None
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State
Grade Level
Does the state have nutritional standards for competitive foods?
Max. calories from fat
Max. calories from saturated fat
Max. % of sugar by weight
Arkansas (cont.)
Middle and High Schools
No. However, portion size and nutrient standards to be released at a later date.
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Restrictions on access to vending machines
Notes
See restrictions under vending machines.
All FMNV and competitive foods and beverages, including sodas, are restricted to no more than 12 oz.
All FMNV and competitive foods and beverages, including sodas, are restricted to no more than 12 oz; the only exception to this rule is unsweetened, unflavored water. A choice of two fruits and/or 100% fruit juices must be offered for sale at the same time and place whenever competitive foods are sold. The standards require that at least 50% of the beverages made available for sale in vending machines and school stores be 100% fruit juice, low-fat or fat-free milk and unflavored, unsweetened water.
Any vending machine that contains FMNV must be closed during the meal service period if the machines are located in the food service area.
Middle, junior high, and high schools may not serve, provide access to, or award students with competitive foods or FMNVs until 30 minutes after the last lunch period.
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Nutrition standards for competitive foods sold in schools (includes items sold à la carte, in school stores and/or vending machines)
State
Grade Level
Does the state have nutritional standards for competitive foods?
Max. calories from fat
Max. calories from saturated fat
Max. % of sugar by weight
California
Elementary
Yes, the only food that may be sold to a pupil during breakfast and lunch periods is food that is sold as a full meal. This does not prohibit the sale of fruit, nonfried vegetables, legumes, beverages, dairy products, or grain products if they meet the outlined nutritional standards. Nutritional standards apply in elementary schools for those individual food items sold during morning or afternoon breaks.
35% for each individual food item. Does not include the sale of nuts, seeds, egg, cheese, legumes, and fruits and vegetables that have not been deep-fried.
10% for each individual food item’s total calories may be from saturated fat. Does not include the sale of nuts, seeds, egg, cheese, legumes, and fruits and vegetables that have not been deep-fried.
35% of total weight for each individual food item. Does not include the sale of nuts, seeds, egg, cheese, legumes, and fruits and vegetables that have not been deep-fried.
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Notes
The only food that may be sold to a pupil during breakfast and lunch periods is food that is sold as a full meal. Individual items that meet the standards may be sold during morning or afternoon breaks. These items must meet the 35/10/35 restrictions and cannot exceed 250 calories per individual food item.
Allows for the sale of individually sold dairy or whole grain food items if these items meet the 35/10/35 restrictions and do not exceed 175 calories per item.
The only beverages that may be sold in school vending machines are water, milk, and 100% fruit juices or fruit-based drinks that are at least 50% fruit juice with no added sweeteners.
None
An elementary school may permit the sale of food and beverage items that do not comply with the food nutrition standards as part of a school fund-raising event if the items are sold by pupils of the school and the sale of those items takes place off school premises and at least 30 minutes after the end of the school day.
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State
Grade Level
Does the state have nutritional standards for competitive foods?
Max. calories from fat
Max. calories from saturated fat
Max. % of sugar by weight
California (cont).
Middle and High Schools (Beginning July 1, 2007)
Yes. Requires all snacks sold outside of a USDA meal program to meet the 35/10/35 restrictions and cannot exceed 250 calories per individual food item with exemptions for nuts, seeds, egg, cheese, legumes, and fruits and vegetables that have not been deep-fried.
35% for each individual food item. Not to exceed 250 calories per individual food. Does not include the sale of nuts, seeds, egg, cheese, legumes, and fruits and vegetables that have not been deep-fried.
10% for each individual food item’s total calories may be from saturated fat. Not to exceed 250 calories per individual food. Does not include the sale of nuts, seeds, egg, cheese, legumes, and fruits and vegetables that have not been deep-fried.
35% of total weight for each individual food item. Not to exceed 250 calories per individual food. Does not include the sale of nuts, seeds, egg, cheese, legumes, and fruits and vegetables that have not been deep-fried.
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Notes
Prohibits entrée items sold outside of the USDA meal program from exceeding 400 calories and containing more than 4 g of fat per 100 calories per item.
Allows for the sale of individually sold dairy or whole grain food items if these items meet the 35/10/35 restrictions and do not exceed 250 calories per item.
By July 1, 2007, at least 50% of all beverages sold from 30 minutes before until 30 minutes after the school day must be: 1) Low- or nonfat milk or non dairy milk 2) Fruit and vegetable juices with at least 50% fruit or vegetable juice 3) Water 4) Electrolyte drinks with no more than 42 g of added sweetener per 20-oz serving. By July 1, 2009, all beverages sold to high school students must meet the above requirements.
Access to vending machines is restricted if products sold in vending machines do not meet nutritional guidelines. Products that do not comply with the nutritional guidelines may be available for sale no later than 30 minutes before the start of the school day and no sooner than 30 minutes after the end of the school day.
A middle or junior high school may permit the sale of beverages that do not comply with the state if the sale of those items meets all of the following criteria: 1) the sale occurs during a school-sponsored event and takes place at the location of the event at the end of the school day; and vending machines, pupil stores, and cafeterias are not used sooner than 30 minutes after the end of the school day.
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Nutrition standards for competitive foods sold in schools (includes items sold à la carte, in school stores and/or vending machines)
State
Grade Level
Does the state have nutritional standards for competitive foods?
Max. calories from fat
Max. calories from saturated fat
Max. % of sugar by weight
Texas (cont.)
Middle (Grades 6, 7, 8)/Junior High (Grades 7 and 8 or Grades 7, 8 and 9)
Yes
Schools and other vendors may not serve food items containing more than 28 g of fat per serving size more than twice per week. By the 2006-07 school year, the goal is to reduce this to 23 g of fat. French fries and other fried potato products must not exceed 3 oz per serving, may not be offered more than three times per week, and students may only purchase one serving at a time. Schools serving potato chips should use reduced fat, no more than 5 g per oz, or baked varieties when possible.
Not specified
Flavored or unflavored milks and other beverages may contain no more than 30 g total sugar per 8 oz serving. Frozen fruit slushes must contain a minimum of 50% fruit juice.
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Restrictions on access to vending machines
Notes
Yes. Prohibits a middle or junior high school from serving or providing access to FMNV and all other forms of candy at any time, anywhere on school premises until after the last lunch period. Competitive foods may not be served to students anywhere on school campus during school meals. Beginning in 2006-07 school year, schools should reduce the purchase of any products containing trans fats. Schools also must abide by maximum portion sizes outlined in the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy.
Must meet nutrition standards as previously described.
Prohibits a middle or junior high school from serving or providing access to FMNV and all other forms of candy at any time, anywhere on school premises until after the last lunch period. Competitive foods may not be served to students anywhere on school campus during school meals.
Prohibits a middle or junior high school from serving or providing access to FMNV and all other forms of candy at any time, anywhere on school premises until after the last lunch period. Competitive foods may not be served to students anywhere on school campus during school meals.
Portion size restrictions are placed on certain food and beverage items served or made available to students, with the exception of school meals. State policy places restrictions on portion size for the following items: chips, baked chips, crackers, popcorn, cereal, trail mix, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, jerky, pretzels, cookies/cereal bars, bakery items, frozen desserts, ice cream, pudding, gelatin, yogurt, candy bar and packaged candies, frozen fruit slushes and beverage items.
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Nutrition standards for competitive foods sold in schools (includes items sold à la carte, in school stores and/or vending machines)
State
Grade Level
Does the state have nutritional standards for competitive foods?
Max. calories from fat
Max. calories from saturated fat
Max. % of sugar by weight
Texas (cont.)
High School
Yes
Schools and other vendors may not serve food items containing more than 28 g of fat per serving size more than twice per week. By the 2006-2007 school year, the goal is to reduce this to 23 g of fat. French fries and other fried potato products must not exceed 3 oz per serving, may not be offered more than three times per week, and student may only purchase one serving at a time.
Not specified
Flavored or unflavored milks and other beverages, including those restricted as FMNV, may not contain more than 30 g total sugar per 8 oz serving. Frozen fruit slushes must contain a minimum of 50% fruit juice.
Utah
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
No
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Notes
No. Does not allow sale of FMNVs or competitive foods in food service areas where federal school meals are served. Beginning in 2006-07 school year, schools should reduce the purchase of any products containing trans fats. Schools also must abide by maximum portion sizes outlined in the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy.
Must meet nutrition standards as previously described.
Prohibits the sale of sugared, carbonated beverages in containers larger than 12 oz. Does not allow sale of FMNVs or competitive foods in food service areas where federal school meals are served.
Does not allow sale of FMNVs or competitive foods in food service areas where federal school meals are served.
Portion size restrictions are placed on certain food and beverage items served or made available to students, with the exception of school meals. State policy places restrictions on portion size for the following items: chips, baked chips, crackers, popcorn, cereal, trail mix, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, jerky, pretzels, cookies/cereal bars, bakery items, frozen desserts, ice cream, pudding, gelatin, yogurt, candy bar and packaged candies, frozen fruit slushes and beverage items. Portion sizes for high school students in comparison to elementary and middle school students are larger.
No
N/A
None
None
None
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State
Grade Level
Does the state have nutritional standards for competitive foods?
Max. calories from fat
Max. calories from saturated fat
Max. % of sugar by weight
Vermont
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
No
N/A
N/A
N/A
Virginia
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
No
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Notes
No
N/A
None
None
During 2004 session, H.B. 272 was enacted requiring the Department of Education to develop a model school fitness and nutrition policy, which includes a definition of nutritious foods, nutritional guidelines regarding foods sold or served by the food service program, vending machines, snack bars and school stores. Schools are not required to adopt model policy.
The sale of food items for the profit of any entity other than the school nutrition program is prohibited during the lunch period and from 6:00 am through the end of the last breakfast service.
N/A
None
The sale of food items for the profit of any entity other than the school nutrition program is prohibited during the lunch period and from 6:00 am through the end of the last breakfast service.
None
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State
Grade Level
Does the state have nutritional standards for competitive foods?
Max. calories from fat
Max. calories from saturated fat
Max. % of sugar by weight
Washington
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
No
N/A
N/A
N/A
West Virginia
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
Yes
Limited to not more than 8 g of fat per one oz serving or meet USDA standards for a lunch component.
Not specified
40%
Wisconsin
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
No
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Notes
No
N/A
None
None
Legislation enacted in 2004 requires Washington State School Directors Association to develop model school nutrition policy but does not require schools to adopt the policy. Schools are required to have a policy.
No candy, soft drinks (exception for high school), chewing gum or flavored ice bars will be sold or served during the school day. All “other foods” will reflect the Dietary Guidelines or meet the USDA standard for a lunch component (see notes for definition of “other foods”). Only meal components may be sold as à la carte items for breakfast, and only fluid milk, milk shakes and bottled water may be sold as à la carte items for lunch. Any juice or juice product sold or served must contain a minimum of 20% fruit juice.
All “other foods” made available will follow the nutritional guidelines as indicated.
Soft drinks may not be sold in elementary, middle or junior high schools through vending machines, in school stores or on-site fund-raisers during the school day. Schools are only permitted to sell “healthy beverages” during the school day, defined as water, 100% fruit and vegetable juice, low-fat milk and other juice beverages with at least 20% real juice. For those high schools that permit the sale of soft drinks, “healthy beverages” must account for at least 50% of the total beverages offered and must be located near the vending machines containing soft drinks.
No candy, soft drinks (exception for high schools), chewing gum, or flavored ice bars will be sold or served during the school day.
“Other foods” are defined as any food or beverage, other than those served as part of the school meal, including snacks from vending machines, foods sold during school hours for fundraising, and foods served at parties. “Other foods” do not include those brought to school by individual students for their own consumption.
No
N/A
None
None
None
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State
Grade Level
Does the state have nutritional standards for competitive foods?
Max. calories from fat
Max. calories from saturated fat
Max. % of sugar by weight
Wyoming
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
No
N/A
N/A
N/A
aThe regulations for the Federal School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program do not prohibit the sale of foods in competition with reimbursable meals as long as those foods are not considered to be foods of minimal nutritional value. These FMNV may not be sold or served in food service areas during breakfast or lunch. Exceptions to the rule are specified by the USDA.
bThe USDA categorizes foods of minimal nutritional value as soda water (which includes carbonated beverages), water ices (except those that contain fruit or fruit juices), chewing gum, and certain candies (including hard candy, jellies and gums, marshmallow candies, fondant, licorice, spun candy and candy-coated popcorn).
SOURCE: Health Policy Tracking Service, a service of Thomson West. Data current as of December 31, 2005.
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Notes
No
N/A
None
None
School districts can make their policies stricter.
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