USDA Smart Snack Standards
Grain products must contain 50 percent or more whole grains by weight (have a whole grain as the first ingredient); Non-grain products have fruit, vegetable, dairy product, or protein food listed as the first ingredient.
The food must meet the following nutrient standards for calories, sodium, sugar, and fats:
| Nutrient |
Snack |
| Calories |
200 calories or less |
| Sodium |
200 mg or less |
| Total Fat |
35% of calories or less |
| Saturated Fat |
Less than 10% of calories |
| Trans Fat |
0 g |
| Sugar |
35% by weight or less |
USDA Smart Snack Beverages
| Beverage |
Amount |
| Water: |
Plain (with or without carbonation) No Limit |
| Milk: Unflavored low-fat, unflavored or flavored fat-free; milk alternatives |
Elementary School 8 fl oz
Middle School and High School 12 fl oz
|
| Juice: 100% fruit or vegetable juice (with or without carbonation) |
Elementary School 8 fl oz
Middle School and High School 12 fl oz
|
The district recommends you refer to Snack Safely for its Safe Snack Guide, a downloadable, interactive list of allergy-friendly products updated frequently.