Thursday, August 18, 2016

Smart Snacks

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently published practical, science-based nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold to children at school during the school day.

The Smart Snacks in School standards, required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, will allow schools to offer tasty, nutritious, and healthier snack foods to children, while limiting junk food.

The Smart Snack standards apply to all food and beverages sold to students during the school day. The school day is defined as the period from midnight to 30 minutes are the end of the official school day.