Highlights of our Food and Nutrition Policy

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Food and Beverage Choices:

  • All school cafeterias must adhere to the Eat Smart! School Cafeteria Guidelines.
  • At least 70 percent of the food and beverages available in cafeterias and vending machines should be healthier choices.
  • Healthier beverage choices (water, 100% fruit juice, low fat milk) should be available in a variety of size options.
  • Foods of minimum nutritional value should be offered in the smallest size possible.
  • Healthier items on the menu should be displayed where they are easy to see and reach.
  • French fried potatoes shall be available a maximum of three days a week with a goal of eliminating them.

Pricing and advertising:

  • Healthier choices should be comparably priced with less healthier items.
  • Healthier daily specials should be advertised at the entrance of the cafeteria and by daily morning announcements.
  • Only the healthier side options should be advertised with the daily specials.

Food Safety:

  • Food safety and sanitation procedures must be followed.

Celebrations, Special Events and Meetings:

  • Only healthier food choices should be offered.
  • Fundraising efforts should reflect healthy eating principles.

The policy applies to food and beverages:

  • Available in school cafeterias, vending machines and tuck shops
  • Sold for school fundraisers
  • Served for classroom celebrations or contest prizes
  • Served at school meetings and any school sponsored events