All foods sold at school during the school day are required to meet nutrition standards. The Smart Snacks in School regulation applies to foods sold a la carte, in the school store, vending machines, and any other venues where food is sold to students.
Check out the online Smart Snack Calculator to see if your snack meets the nutritional guidelines for snacks in schools.
A number of tools and resources are available to help schools identify food items that meet Smart Snacks criteria. Click here for more information about the Smart Snacks requirement, helpful tools, and ways to encourage children to make healthier snack choices that give them the nutrition they need to grow and learn.
