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.
TABLE C-1 Nutrition Standards For Competitive Foods Sold in Elementary, Middle, or High School
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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) |
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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 |
Alabama |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
Yes |
Less than 10% Daily Value of total fat |
Not specified |
Not specified |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
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:
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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) |
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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 |
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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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
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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Nutrition standards for competitive foods sold in schools (includes items sold à la carte, in school stores and/or vending machines) |
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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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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
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) |
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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 |
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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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
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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Nutrition standards for competitive foods sold in schools (includes items sold à la carte, in school stores and/or vending machines) |
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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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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
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) |
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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 |
Colorado |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Competitive food service must be closed for a period beginning 30 minutes prior to and remain closed until 30 minutes after the last regular scheduled school lunch and/or school breakfast period on campus where these are served. |
N/A |
The restrictions of competitive food service can be waived for the service of competitive, mechanically vended beverages offered to students in high schools as long as federal rules or regulations for FMNV are not waived. |
None |
During the 2004 session, S.B. 103 was enacted requesting school districts to work with contractors to increase the nutritional value of food offered to students in school vending machines. School district boards of education were urged to adopt policies implementing a 50% threshold, meaning half of all vending machines shall offer healthy foods and beverages by the 2006-2007 school year. |
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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) |
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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 |
Connecticut |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
Yes |
18 g of fat per à la carte entrée |
5 g (includes trans fat) of fat per à la carte entrée |
15 g of sugar per à la carte entrée |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
All schools can only sell the following beverages, regardless of the source of the beverage: (1) Milk that may be flavored but contain no artificial sweeteners and no more than 4 g of sugar per oz, (2) nondairy milks such as soy or rice milk, which may be flavored but contain no artificial sweeteners, no more than 4 g of sugar per oz, no more than 35% of calories from fat per portion and no more than 10% of calories from saturated fat per portion, (3) 100% fruit juice, vegetable juice or combination of such juices, containing no added sugars, sweeteners or artificial sweeteners, (4) beverages that contain only water and fruit or vegetable juice and have no added sugars, sweeteners or artificial sweeteners, and (5) water, which may be flavored but contain no added sugars, sweeteners, artificial sweeteners or caffeine. Portion sizes of beverages, other than water, shall not exceed 12 oz. No school food authority shall permit the sale or dispensing to students of extra food items (candy) anywhere on the school premises from 30 minutes prior to the start of any state or federally subsidized milk or food service program until 30 minutes after such program. |
N/A |
See “additional restrictions” |
See “additional restrictions” |
Not later than August 1, 2006, and January 1 of each year thereafter, the Department of Education shall publish a set of nutrition standards for food items offered for sale to students at schools. During the 2004 legislative session, H.B. 5344 was enacted requiring each local and regional board of education to make available nutritious, low-fat foods and drinks for purchase by students. Low-fat dairy products and fresh or dried fruits should be made available for purchase at all times when food is available for purchase. |
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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) |
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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 |
Delaware |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
District of Columbia |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Florida |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Each school district should implement a Child Nutrition Policy that minimally provides nutritious and balanced meals, purchasing practices that ensure the use of quality products, and adequate time to eat breakfast and lunch; Foods sold in addition to meals be selected to promote healthful eating habits and exclude those foods of minimal nutritional value. |
N/A |
None |
None |
Foods sold in addition to meals be selected to promote healthful eating habits and exclude those foods of minimal nutritional value. |
No |
N/A |
None |
None |
None |
FMNV may be sold in secondary schools only one hour following the close of the last lunch period. |
N/A |
A school board may allow the sale of carbonated beverages to high school students by a school activity or organization authorized by the principal if 100% fruit juice beverages are also offered at each location where carbonated beverages are sold. Non-carbonated beverages may be sold at all times during the day at any location. |
None |
State Board of Education requires district school food service program to adopt policies that control the sale of FMNV. |
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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) |
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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 |
Georgia |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Hawaii |
Elementary |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Prohibits the sale of FMNV in elementary schools from the beginning of the school day until that time when the last class/group of students eating lunch is scheduled to return to class. |
N/A |
Although not specific to vending machines, state policy prohibits the sale of FMNV in elementary schools from the beginning of the school day until that time when the last class/group of students eating lunch is scheduled to return to class. |
Although not specific to vending machines, state policy prohibits the sale of FMNV in elementary schools from the beginning of the school day until that time when the last class/group of students eating lunch is scheduled to return to class. |
None |
The sale of food in all elementary and secondary schools shall be limited to the School Breakfast Program, School Lunch Program, milk, water, fruit and vegetable juice containing at least 50% fruit and/or vegetable. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Supplementary food sale policy indicates that only foods limited to the School Breakfast Program, School Lunch Program, milk, water, fruit and vegetable juice containing at least 50% fruit and/or vegetable shall be sold to elementary students. |
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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) |
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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 |
Hawaii (cont.) |
Secondary schools |
Yes. State places nutritional requirements on supplementary food and beverage items that can be sold during the meal periods. |
25% of total calories |
10% of total calories |
25% of total calories, with the exception of fruits and vegetables. |
Idaho |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Yes. Schools shall not permit the sale of other foods from the beginning of the school day to the end of the school day, except certain beverages through vending machines and supplementary food items. Also see notes. |
No less than 50% fruit for all fruit juices. |
80% of beverage selections from each vending machine at the schools shall be “healthy beverages,” defined as milk, flavored milk, water, and fruit juice containing at least 50% juice, or other choices deemed appropriate by the Department of Education. The School Community Council and principal will determine the combination of beverages to be sold, including the remaining 20% of beverage selections, and shall have the discretion to ban caffeinated products. No alcoholic beverages, coffee, or coffee-based beverages may be dispensed. |
Schools shall not permit the sale of other foods from the beginning of the school day to the end of the school day, except certain beverages through vending machines. Vending machines on elementary school campuses can only contain “healthy beverages.” |
The sale of food in all secondary schools shall be limited to the School Breakfast Program, School Lunch Program, milk, water, fruit and vegetable juice containing at least 50% fruit and/or vegetable, and other approved cafeteria supplementary food items. Students in secondary schools may be offered a wider variety of approved supplementary food and beverages during the meal period. |
No |
N/A |
None |
None |
New Department of Education guidelines sent to districts “urge” schools to limit student access to unhealthy snacks and beverages. |
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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) |
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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 |
Illinois |
Elementary |
Yes |
35% |
10% |
35% |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Exceptions to fat and sugar standards include nuts, seeds, nut butters, egg, cheese packaged for individual sale, fruits or non-fried vegetables, or low-fat yogurt products; students may only be served the following beverages: flavored or plain whole, reduced fat (2%), low-fat (1%), or nonfat fluid milk that meets state and local standards for pasteurized fluid milk; reduced fat and enriched alternative dairy beverages (i.e., rice, nut, or soy milk, or any other alternative dairy beverage approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA]); fruit and vegetable drinks containing 50% or more fruit or vegetable juice; water (non-flavored, non-sweetened, and non-carbonated); fruit smoothie (yogurt or ice based) that contains less than 400 calories and no added sugars, and is made from fresh or frozen fruit or fruit drinks that contain at least 50% fruit juice; and any beverage exempted from the USDA’s list of Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value. |
N/A |
Students may only be served the following beverages: flavored or plain whole, reduced fat (2%), low-fat (1%), or nonfat fluid milk that meets state and local standards for pasteurized fluid milk; reduced fat and enriched alternative dairy beverages (i.e., rice, nut, or soy milk, or any other alternative dairy beverage approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA]); fruit and vegetable drinks containing 50% or more fruit or vegetable juice; water (non-flavored, non-sweetened, and non-carbonated); fruit smoothie (yogurt or ice based) that contains less than 400 calories and no added sugars, and is made from fresh or frozen fruit or fruit drinks that contain at least 50% fruit juice; and any beverage exempted from the USDA’s list of Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value. |
None |
Identifies “competitive foods” to include all confections, candy, potato chips, carbonated beverages, fruit drinks containing less than 50% fruit juice, tea, coffee and any other food item designated as such by the State Board of Education. |
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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 |
Illinois (cont.) |
Middle and High Schools |
Yes |
35% |
10% |
35% |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Exceptions to fat and sugar standards include nuts, seeds, nut butters, egg, cheese packaged for individual sale, fruits or non-fried vegetables, or low-fat yogurt products; students may only be served the following beverages: flavored or plain whole, reduced fat (2%), low-fat (1%), or nonfat fluid milk that meets state and local standards for pasteurized fluid milk; reduced fat and enriched alternative dairy beverages (i.e., rice, nut, or soy milk, or any other alternative dairy beverage approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA]); fruit and vegetable drinks containing 50% or more fruit or vegetable juice; water (non-flavored, non-sweetened, and non-carbonated); fruit smoothie (yogurt or ice based) that contains less than 400 calories and no added sugars, and is made from fresh or frozen fruit or fruit drinks that contain at least 50% fruit juice; and any beverage exempted from the USDA’s list of Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value. |
N/A |
Students may only be served the following beverages: flavored or plain whole, reduced fat (2%), low-fat (1%), or nonfat fluid milk that meets state and local standards for pasteurized fluid milk; reduced fat and enriched alternative dairy beverages (i.e., rice, nut, or soy milk, or any other alternative dairy beverage approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA]); fruit and vegetable drinks containing 50% or more fruit or vegetable juice; water (non-flavored, non-sweetened, and non-carbonated); fruit smoothie (yogurt or ice based) that contains less than 400 calories and no added sugars, and is made from fresh or frozen fruit or fruit drinks that contain at least 50% fruit juice; and any beverage exempted from the USDA’s list of Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value. |
None |
Local school authorities for junior and senior high schools shall establish such instructions as are desired to regulate the sale of competitive foods to students during the time period designated by local school authorities as the regular breakfast and lunch periods. |
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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 |
Indiana |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
30% for a “better choice food” |
10% for a “better choice food” |
35% for a “better choice food” |
Iowa |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
At least 50% of the food items available for sale at a school or on school grounds must qualify as “better choice foods” and at least 50% of the beverage items available for sale at a school or on school grounds must qualify as “better choice beverages.” A food item available for sale at a school or on school grounds may not exceed the following portion limits if the food item contains more than 210 calories: (1) In the case of potato chips, crackers, popcorn, cereal, trail mixes, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and jerky, 1.75 oz (2) In the case of cookies and cereal bars, 2 oz (3) In the case of bakery items, including pastries, muffins, and doughnuts, 3 oz (4) In the case of frozen desserts, including ice cream, 3 fl oz (5) In the case of nonfrozen yogurt, 8 oz (6) In the case of entrée items and side dish items, including french fries and onion rings, the food item available for sale may not exceed the portion of the same entrée item or side dish item that is served as part of the school lunch program or school breakfast program. A beverage item available for sale at a school or on school grounds may not exceed 20 oz. |
N/A |
N/A |
Elementary students may not have access to vending machines. |
None |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
None |
Stricter standards would be set by local school district policy. |
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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) |
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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 |
Kansas |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No (see notes) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
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 |
Legislation enacted in 2005 required the State Board of Education to develop nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages sold during the school day. Schools must consider the recommendations released by the board when developing their wellness policies. Schools are not required to adopt standards. |
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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) |
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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 |
Kentucky |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
Yes |
Food items may not contain more than 30% of calories from total fat, excluding nuts and seeds. |
10% of calories from saturated fat |
32% sugar by weight (includes natural and added sugars) |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Sale of competitive foods and beverages is prohibited from the arrival of the first student at the school building until 30 minutes after the last lunch period, except for any food or beverage item sold à la carte. Pastas, meats and soups may not contain more than 450 mg of sodium per serving. Pizza, sandwiches and main dishes may not contain more than 600 mg per serving. Chips, cereals, crackers, baked goods and other snack items may not contain more than 300 mg of sodium per serving. Portion sizes for cookies shall not exceed one oz. Portion sizes for non-frozen yogurt may not exceed eight oz and for frozen dessert items, including low-fat or fat-free ice cream, frozen fruit juice bars and frozen real fruit items may not exceed four oz. |
Chips, cereals, crackers, baked goods and other snack items may not contain more than 300 mg of sodium per serving. Portion sizes for chips, crackers, popcorn, cereal, trail mix, nuts, seeds, jerky, cereal bars, granola bars, pastries, muffins, doughnuts, bagels and other bakery-type items may not exceed two oz. Portion sizes for cookies shall not exceed one oz. |
Only “school-day-approved beverages” are allowed, defined as water, 100% fruit juice, low-fat milk and any other beverage containing no more than 10 g of sugar per serving, to be sold in elementary school vending machines, school stores, canteens or fund-raisers during the school day. 17 oz maximum sized beverage for elementary students, 20 oz maximum for middle and high school students. |
Sale of competitive foods and beverages is prohibited from the arrival of the first student at the school building until 30 minutes after the last lunch period. |
Affected items are defined as any food or beverage item sold in competition with the National School Breakfast and Lunch program except those sold à la carte. |
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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 |
Louisiana |
Elementary Schools |
Yes |
35%, with the exception of unsweetened seeds or nuts. |
N/A |
30 g of sugar per serving. |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Yes. Sale of FMNVs and snacks and desserts that exceed 150 calories per serving are prohibited. Fresh pastries cannot be sold on school grounds. |
Sale of FMNVs and snacks and desserts that exceed 150 calories per serving and fat restrictions are prohibited. |
Prohibited from selling beverages that exceed 16 oz from 30 minutes before the start of the school day until 30 minutes after the day ends. Exceptions: milk, water, and fruit juices that are composed of 100% fruit or vegetable juice. |
No access before the end of the last lunch period (see notes). |
Reimbursement for lunch, special milk, and/or breakfast may be withheld from schools if concessions, canteens, snack bars, or vending machines are operated on a profit basis before the end of the last lunch period. |
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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 |
Louisiana (cont.) |
Middle and High Schools |
Yes |
35%, with the exception of unsweetened seeds or nuts. |
N/A |
30 g of sugar per serving. |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Yes. Sale of FMNVs and snacks and desserts that exceed 150 calories per serving are prohibited. Fresh pastries cannot be sold on school grounds. |
Sale of FMNVs and snacks and desserts that exceed 150 calories per serving and fat restrictions are prohibited. |
Prohibited from selling beverages that exceed 16 oz from 30 minutes before the start of the school day until 30 minutes after the day ends. Food service program must ensure that milk, water, and fruit and vegetable juices make up at least 50% of the beverages available to students and that no more than 50% of the available food items exceed the requirements. |
No access before the last 10 minutes of each lunch period (see notes). |
Reimbursement for lunch, special milk, and/or breakfast may be withheld from schools if concessions, canteens, snack bars, or vending machines are operated on a profit basis before the last 10 minutes of each lunch period. In grades 7–12 with multiple lunch periods, concessions, canteens, snack bars, vending machines or other food sales between lunch periods are allowed if the following guidelines are implemented: no food item shall be sold before the last 10 minutes of each lunch period, lunch periods shall be divided by a period of time so there is no interaction between students of different lunch periods, and students can’t have access to competitive foods before the last 10 minutes of each lunch period. |
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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 |
Maine |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Maryland |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No; however, state prohibits the sale of FMNV from 12:01 am until the end of the last lunch period anywhere in the school. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Massachusetts |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
The sale of foods of minimal nutritional value is prohibited. This policy effectively eliminates all sodas, candy, gum, and many high-calorie snack sales in vending machines and school stores. |
N/A |
The sale of foods of minimal nutritional value is prohibited. This policy effectively eliminates all sodas, candy, gum, and many high-calorie snack sales in vending machines and school stores. |
None |
Any food or beverage sold during the school day of a school participating in the National School Lunch or Breakfast Program must be a planned part of the total food service program. Only items that contribute to both the nutritional needs of children and development of desirable food habits will be sold. Food service program must post caloric information for prepackaged à la carte menu items at the point-of-decision. |
None |
N/A |
None |
All vending machines in public schools must have and use a timing device to automatically prohibit or allow access in accordance with nutrition policies established by local county boards of education by August 1, 2006. |
None |
None |
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 |
Michigan |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Minnesota |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Mississippi |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Missouri |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
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 |
State Board of Education recommends that each school building offer and promote certain food and beverages offered outside the federal school meal program. |
No |
N/A |
None |
None |
None |
School food services may only sell those foods that are components of the approved federal meal pattern being served, with the exception of milk. A student may purchase individual components of a meal only if a full meal was also purchased. Also see notes. |
N/A |
None |
Although not specific to vending machines, state policy indicates that no food is to be sold on campus for one hour before breakfast or one hour before lunch and until the end of either serving period. Any food may be sold after breakfast, until one hour before lunch, and any time after the end of the last lunch period. |
The state policy is a minimum requirement; local school boards are allowed to adopt more restrictive policies. Waivers to the state policy may be granted in school districts where high school and elementary schools are in the same building/center. If a waiver is granted, schools must ensure that only high school students have access to vending machines and that access shall be limited starting one hour prior to the high school’s meal service and during the meal service. |
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 |
Montana |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Nebraska |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No, see notes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
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 |
No Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value, as defined by the USDA, can be sold in the Food Service areas beginning 1/2 hr before breakfast and/or lunch service until 1/2 hr after meal service under any circumstances. The sale of any foods in competition with the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program is prohibited anywhere on school/institution premises during the period beginning 30 minutes prior to the serving period for breakfast and/or lunch and lasting until 30 minutes after the serving of breakfast and/or lunch, unless all proceeds earned during these time periods go to the school nutrition program. |
N/A |
None |
None |
No Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value, as defined by the USDA, can be sold in the Food Service Areas beginning 1/2 hr before breakfast and/or lunch service until 1/2 hr after meal service under any circumstances. The sale of any foods in competition with the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program is prohibited anywhere on school/institution premises during the period beginning 30 minutes prior to the serving period for breakfast and/or lunch and lasting until 30 minutes after the serving of breakfast and/or lunch, unless all proceeds earned during these time periods go to the school nutrition program. |
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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 |
Nevada |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
New Hampshire |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
New Jersey |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
Yes |
No more than 8 g of total fat per serving, with the exception of nuts and seeds |
No more than 2 g of saturated fat per serving |
Not specified |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
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 |
Some local school districts have initiated stricter requirements; no state mandate. Department of Education released nutrition guidelines to assist schools in drafting local school wellness policies. |
None |
N/A |
None |
None |
Within the parameters of the federal law, schools create their own policies around foods sold and eaten within a school day. |
Prohibits the following items from being sold in elementary, middle and high schools: foods of minimal nutritional value, all food and beverage items listing sugar, in any form, as the first ingredient, and all forms of candy. Beverages sold to students cannot exceed 12 oz with the exception of water and 2% milk; servings of whole milk cannot exceed 8 oz. In elementary schools, the only beverages that can be sold include milk, water or 100% fruit or vegetable juices. At least 60% of the beverages offered in middle and high schools, other than milk and water, must be 100% fruit or vegetable juices. |
See restrictions under competitive foods. |
Beverages sold to students cannot exceed 12 oz with the exception of water and 2% milk; servings of whole milk cannot exceed 8 oz. In elementary schools, the only beverages that can be sold include milk, water or 100% fruit or vegetable juices. At least 60% of the beverages offered in middle and high schools, other than milk and water, must be 100% fruit or vegetable juices. |
None |
School districts must adopt a school nutrition policy, and a year later, schools will have to adapt their policies to the model policy released by the Department of Agriculture. The model policy requirements were outlined in this chart. |
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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 |
New Mexico |
Elementary schools |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Vending machines may only contain milk with a fat content of 2% or less, soy milk, or water. Vending machines may not sell food products. Restrictions on à la carte items are similar to those on items in vending machines (see Section 6.12.5 of NMAC). |
N/A |
Vending machines may only contain milk with a fat content of 2% or less, soy milk, or water. |
Beverages sold in vending machines to students in elementary schools shall only be sold after the last lunch period is completed. |
Carbonated beverages and any food products may not be sold in vending machines at elementary schools. |
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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 |
New Mexico (cont.) |
Middle schools |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Food products sold in vending machines to students in middle schools are subject to the following requirements: (i) Nuts, seeds, cheese, yogurt, and fruit may be sold in vending machines in middle schools at any time and are not subject to the restrictions in item (ii) of this subparagraph. (ii) Food products other than those listed in item (i) of this subparagraph shall only be sold after the last lunch period is completed and are subject to the following restrictions: shall contain no more than 200 calories per container or per package or amount served and shall contain no more than 8 g of fat per container or per package or amount served with no more than 2 g of fat from saturated and trans fats and shall contain no more than 15 g of sugar per package or amount served. Restrictions on à la carte items are similar to those on items in vending machines (see Section 6.12.5 of NMAC). |
N/A |
Vending machines may only contain milk with a fat content of 2% or less, soy milk, water, or 100% fruit juice that has no added sweeteners and no more that 125 calories per container and a serving size not to exceed 20 oz. |
N/A |
Food products sold in vending machines to students in middle schools are subject to the following requirements: (i) Nuts, seeds, cheese, yogurt, and fruit may be sold in vending machines in middle schools at any time and are not subject to the restrictions in item (ii) of this subparagraph. (ii) Food products other than those listed in item (i) of this subparagraph shall only be sold after the last lunch period is completed and are subject to the following restrictions: shall contain no more than 200 calories per container or per package or amount served and shall contain no more than 8 g of fat per container or per package or amount served with no more than 2 g of fat from saturated and trans fats and shall contain no more than 15 g of sugar per package or amount served. |
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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 |
New Mexico (cont.) |
High schools |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Food products sold in vending machines to students in high schools may be sold at any time subject to the following requirements: Nuts, seeds, cheese, yogurt, and fruit may be sold in vending machines in high schools at any time and are not subject to the restrictions in item (ii) of this subparagraph. (ii) Food products other than those listed in item (i) of this subparagraph are subject to the following restrictions: shall contain no more than 200 calories per container or per package or amount served and shall contain no more than 8 g of fat per container or per package or amount served with no more than 2 g of fat from saturated and trans fats and shall contain no more than 15 g of sugar per container or per package or amount served. Restrictions on à la carte items are similar to those on items in vending machines (see Section 6.12.5 of NMAC). |
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Vending machines may only contain milk with a fat content of 2% or less, soy milk, water, or juice that is at least 50% fruit and that has no added sweeteners and a serving size not to exceed 20 oz. |
The following beverages may only be sold in vending machines after the last lunch period is completed: carbonated soft drinks that are both sugar free and caffeine free; non-carbonated flavored water with no added sweeteners; and sports drinks. |
Food products sold in vending machines to students in high schools may be sold at any time subject to the following requirements: (i) Nuts, seeds, cheese, yogurt, and fruit may be sold in vending machines in high schools at any time and are not subject to the restrictions in item (ii) of this subparagraph.(ii) Food products other than those listed in item (i) of this subparagraph are subject to the following restrictions: shall contain no more than 200 calories per container or per package or amount served and shall contain no more than 8 g of fat per container or per package or amount served with no more than 2 g of fat from saturated and trans fats and shall contain no more than 15 g of sugar per container or per package or amount served. |
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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 |
New York |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
North Carolina |
Elementary schools |
Yes (see notes) |
Not specified |
Not specified |
Not specified |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
From the beginning of the school day until the end of the last scheduled meal period, no sweetened soda water, no chewing gum, no candy including hard candy, jellies, gums, marshmallow candies, fondant, licorice, spun candy and candy coated popcorn, and no water ices except those which contain fruit or fruit juices, shall be sold in any public school within the state. |
N/A |
Although not specific to vending machines, state policy prohibits sale of sweetened soda water from the beginning of the school day until the end of the last scheduled meal period. |
Although not specific to vending machines, state policy prohibits sale of sweetened soda water from the beginning of the school day until the end of the last scheduled meal period. |
None |
Schools may not sell soft drinks to students at elementary schools. |
Prohibits snack vending. |
Schools may not sell soft drinks to students at elementary schools. |
None |
The State Board of Education is required to develop nutrition standards for school meals, à la carte food and beverage items and after-school snack program (all grades). The standards must promote an increase in fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain products and decrease foods high in fat and sugar (all grades). Implementation of the standards in elementary schools must be achieved by the 2007-2008 school year, followed by middle and high schools. |
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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 |
North Carolina (cont.) |
Secondary schools |
Yes (see notes) |
Not specified |
Not specified |
Not specified |
North Dakota |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Ohio |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Oklahoma |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No; however, elementary school students cannot have access to FMNVs except on special occasions. Middle and junior high school students do not have access to FMNVs except after school, at evening events, and on special occasions. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Soft drinks may not be sold to students until after the end of the last lunch period with the approval of the local school board of education. |
75% of snack vending products offered in middle and high schools to not exceed 200 calories per portion or package. |
Sales of sugared, carbonated soft drinks in middle school vending machines are prohibited. Offering of sugared carbonated soft drinks in high school vending machines cannot be more than 50% of the total items for sale. Bottled water products must be available in every school with beverage vending. |
Sale of soft drinks during breakfast and lunch periods in middle and high schools is prohibited. |
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No |
N/A |
None |
None |
None |
No |
N/A |
None |
None |
State law requires public school districts to pass and enforce a local Food For Sale Policy through board resolution. |
Middle and junior high school students do not have access to FMNVs except after school, at evening events, and on special occasions, with the exception of diet sodas with less than ten calories per serving. |
N/A |
Middle and junior high school students do not have access to FMNVs except after school, at evening events, and on special occasions, with the exception of diet sodas with less than ten calories per serving. |
None |
High school students must have access to healthy food choices. Incentives, such as lower prices, should be provided to encourage selection of healthy food choices over FMNVs. |
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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 |
Oregon |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No (see notes) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Pennsylvania |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
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 |
If approved by a school board, FMNV may be sold outside the food service area during breakfast or lunch periods, and may be offered in an offer vs serve program. |
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 |
Rhode Island |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
All elementary, middle, and junior high schools can only offer healthier beverages and snacks. Healthier beverages are defined as: (1) Water, including carbonated water, flavored or sweetened with 100% fruit juice and containing no added sweetener; (2) 2% fat milk, 1% fat milk, nonfat milk, and dairy alternatives, such as fortified soy beverages, plain or flavored, with a sugar content of not more than 4 g per oz; (3) 100% fruit juice or fruit based drinks that are composed of no less than 50% fruit juice and have no added sweetener; and (4) Vegetable-based drinks that are composed of no less than 50% vegetable juice and have no added sweetener. Healthier snacks are defined as: (1) Individually sold portions of nuts, nut butters, seeds, egg and cheese packaged for individual sale, fruit, vegetables that have not been deep-fried and legumes; (2) Individually sold portions of low-fat yogurt with not more than 4 g of total carbohydrates per oz and reduced fat or low fat cheese packaged for individual sale; and (3) Individually sold enriched or fortified grain or grain products or whole grain foods that contain no more than 30% calories from fat, no more than 10% total calories from saturated fat, and no more than 7 g of total sugar per oz. |
N/A |
All elementary, middle, and junior high schools can only offer healthier beverages and snacks. Healthier beverages are defined as: (1) Water, including carbonated water, flavored or sweetened with 100% fruit juice and containing no added sweetener; (2) 2% fat milk, 1% fat milk, nonfat milk, and dairy alternatives, such as fortified soy beverages, plain or flavored, with a sugar content of not more than 4 g per oz; (3) 100% fruit juice or fruit based drinks that are composed of no less than 50% fruit juice and have no added sweetener; and (4) Vegetable-based drinks that are composed of no less than 50% vegetable juice and have no added sweetener. Healthier snacks are defined as: (1) Individually sold portions of nuts, nut butters, seeds, egg and cheese packaged for individual sale, fruit, vegetables that have not been deep-fried and legumes; (2) Individually sold portions of low-fat yogurt with not more than 4 g of total carbohydrates per oz and reduced fat or low fat cheese packaged for individual sale; and (3) Individually sold enriched or fortified grain or grain products or whole grain foods that contain no more than 30% calories from fat, no more than 10% total calories from saturated fat, and no more than 7 g of total sugar per oz. |
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 |
South Carolina |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
South Dakota |
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
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 |
Each school district must establish a Coordinated School Health Advisory Council (CSHAC) responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and monitoring school health policies and programs. The CSHAC is responsible for determining which snacks may be sold in vending machines in elementary schools. Each school board of trustees must establish restrictions on food and beverage items made available through vending machines. |
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 |
Tennessee |
Pre-K, Elementary, and Middle Schools |
Yes |
35% excluding nuts, seeds, and nut butters. |
At or below 10% |
35% |
Tennessee (cont.) |
High School |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Portion size for à la carte entrées cannot exceed the portion size of comparable portions offered as part of school meals. Chips, cereals, crackers, french fries, baked goods, and other snack items cannot contain more than 230 mg of sodium per serving. Pastas, meats, and soups may not contain more than 480 mg of sodium per serving. Pizza, sandwiches, and main dishes may not contain more than 600 mg of sodium per serving. Portion size restrictions: for cookies (1 oz); for baked goods (2 oz); chips, crackers, popcorn, cereal, trail mix, nuts, seeds, dried fruit or jerky (1 1/4 oz); frozen dessert (4 oz); frozen yogurt (8 oz). Pure cheese can only be sold in 1 oz sizes and cannot exceed 3.5 g of fat. See beverage restrictions under vending machine column. |
Same restrictions as provided under “competitive foods.” |
Only beverages that can be sold include: reduced fat, low-fat, or skim milk or USDA approved alternative dairy beverages; 100% fruit juice; non-flavored, non-sweetened, non-caffeinated water; and low-calorie non-carbonated beverages containing no additional sweeteners and no more than 15 calories per serving. Beverages sold cannot exceed 8 oz, with the exception of non-flavored water. |
None |
These standards do not apply to foods served as a federally reimbursable meal; however, the Board strongly recommends that school meal programs meet the standards. An individual food item that is part of the day’s reimbursable school lunch program may be sold as an à la carte item and does not need to comply to the nutritional standards. |
None |
N/A |
None |
None |
None |
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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) |
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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 |
Texas |
Elementary (defined through grade 6) |
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 and may not be offered more than once 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. 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. |
Not specified |
Unflavored or flavored milks and beverages may not contain 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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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
Restrictions on access to vending machines |
Notes |
Yes. State policy prohibits an elementary school campus from serving competitive foods or FMNV to students anywhere on school premises until the end of the last scheduled class (does not pertain to food items made available by the school food service program). |
An elementary school may not serve or provide access to FMNV, all other forms of candy, or competitive foods at any time, anywhere on school premises until the end of the last scheduled class. |
An elementary school may not serve or provide access to FMNV, all other forms of candy, or competitive foods at any time, anywhere on school premises until the end of the last scheduled class. |
An elementary school may not serve or provide access to FMNV, all other forms of candy or competitive foods at any time, anywhere on school premises until the end of the last scheduled class. |
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, yogurt, ice cream, pudding, gelatin, and beverage items. Elementary classrooms may allow one nutritious snack per day, but not at the same time as the regular meal period for that class. The snack must comply with the fat and sugar limits of the Public School Nutrition Policy and may not contain any FMNVs or consist of candy or dessert type items. |
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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 |
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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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
Max. calories from fat, saturated fat, and sugar by weight |
Restrictions on beverages sold in vending machines |
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) |
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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 |
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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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
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. 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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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
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 |
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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Nutrition standards for competitive foods sold in schools (includes items sold à la carte, in school stores and/or vending machines) |
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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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Additional restrictions on vending machine |
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Additional restrictions |
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 |
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 |