USDA’s interim final rule “Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School,”
Effective July 1, 2014. These science-based nutrition standards promote a healthy school environment and apply to all foods sold, such as:
- A la carte cafeteria sales
- School stores
- Snack bars
- Vending machines
- Fundraisers
The Texas Department of Agriculture has created and collected resources to aid schools in providing healthy snack options for all Texas students.
TDA Smart Snacks information linkhttp://www.squaremeals.org/Programs/NationalSchoolLunchProgram/SmartSnacks.aspx
Smart Snacks Product Calculator
Click to evaluate an item in the Smart Snacks Product Calculator to determine if a product meets the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards.
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