Smart snacks regulations

Integrating Smart Snacks with California requirements

Healthy, hungry-free kids act 2010

The act is a legislation that authorizes funding and makes polices for USDAs child nutrition programs.
NSLP/ SBP/ Summer Food Service Programs WIC Child and Adult Care Food Program

The law applies to foods sold:

Outside of the meal programs On the school campus Anytime during the school day

Definitions
Competitive Foods Any food sold in schools that is not apart of the federal school meals program. Sold Includes items purchased using order forms AND if any part of the exchange occurs on campus. School Campus All areas of the property under the jurisdiction of the school that are accessible to students during the day.

Definitions continued
Added sweetener Any additive that enhances the sweetness of the beverage including, but not limited to added sugar; this does not include the natural sugars or sugars contained within any fruit juice that is a component of the beverage.

Non-nutritious food Food that is not sold as part of the school breakfast or lunch program as a full meal, and does not meet the specified standards.

Assembly bill 626

Effective on January 1st, 2014

Restricts the sale of snacks, entrees and beverages to a student 30 minutes before the start of the school day and 30 minutes after the school day (middle, junior and high schools only).
Eliminate 2% milk from the menu

Assembly bill 626 continued

Noncompliant foods and beverages can be sold by adults or students at elementary schools. Nutrition Services Division required to monitor state competitive food and beverages requirements.

Food and beverage standards

NUTRIENT STANDARDS
USDA
Fat < 35% of calories Saturated Fat < 10% of calories Trans fat < .5g per svg

California
SAME Saturated Fat < 10% of calories SAME

Sugar < 35% by weight

SAME

NUTRIENT STANDARDS
USDA CALORIES
Snacks: < 200 calories Entre: < 350 calories SODIUM Snacks: < 230 mg (6/30/16) < 200 mg (7/1/16) Entre: < 350 mg

California CALORIES
Snacks: < 175-250 calories Entre: < 400 calories SODIUM - None -

Food standards from k-12

All grade levels must meet the applicable nutrient standards for fat, saturated fat, trans fat sugar, calories and sodium. General food standards will vary between grades.

Elementary school
1. Be a full meal that meets the USDA meal pattern AND
2. Each food in the MEAL must: Be a fruit, non-fried vegetable, dairy, protein, whole grain food; OR Contain > DV for Calicum, potassium, vitamin D or dietary fiber (through 6/30/14)

Elementary school
Foods can ONLY be a:
1. Fruit 2. Non-fried vegetable

3. Dairy food
4. Nut, seed, legume, egg, cheese (protein) 5. Whole grain-rich item

OR

Middle and high school

1. In California, any food can be sold as long as it meets the specified nutrient standards for middle and high school. 2. Be a fruit, vegetable, dairy, protein, whole grain food OR 1. Contain > 10% DV for calcium, potassium, vitamin D or dietary fiber until 6/30/16 OR 1. Be a combination food containing cup of fruit or vegetable.

Exempted from food standards

USDA

The following foods are exempted from ALL standards.

California
Mixed foods containing a combination of two or more of the following with no added fat/sugar: Nuts Seeds Cheese Eggs Fruit Non-fried vegetables Legumes

Fresh, frozen, canned fruit with nothing added or packed in 100% juice, light or extra light syrup Canned vegetables with nothing added or with added sugar used for processing

Exempted fat standards

Select foods are exempted from the specified nutrient standards such as: 1. Reduced fat cheese 2. Nuts, seeds, nut/seed butters 3. Dried fruit with nuts/seeds, with no added sugar or fat 4. Fruit: fresh, frozen, canned in 100% juice 5. Non-fried vegetables: fresh, frozen or canned

Exempt foods continued

In California foods exempted from the fat standard are: nuts, butter, cheese packaged for individual sale, fruit, non-fried vegetables, legumes; mixed foods containing ONLY exempted items with no added fat/sugar.

Exempted sugar standards

USDA California

Plain dried fruit or vegetables

Dried fruit of vegetables with sugar required for processing or palatability Dried fruit with nuts/seeds with no added sugar or fat

Fruit and non-fried vegetables

Dried fruit with sugar required for processing or flowability Mixed foods containing only exempt items with no added fat/sugar

Accompaniment standards
USDA Include in the nutrient and profile of the items in which they are served. California Food items packaged individually and typically combined for consumption are considered one item Accompaniments plus and must meet all food items must meet all standards. standards

Beverage standards

Water standards and Serving Sizes

Water must be plain with no added sweeteners. No serving size limit on water.

Serving Sizes for Fluids

< 8 fl. oz Elementary < 12 fl. oz Middle & High School < 20 fl. oz of non-calorie beverage high School Only

Milk standards for k -12

Unflavored 1%/non fat Flavored Nonfat > 25% DV for calcium Vitamins A & D < 28 grams sugar per 8 fl. oz serving
Serving Sizes for Fluids < 8 fl. oz Elementary < 12 fl. oz Middle & High School

Non-dairy milk
Per 8 fl. oz.:

276 mg calcium
8 g protein 500 IU Vit A 100 IU Vit D 24 mg magnesium 222 mg phosphorus

349 mg potassium 0.44 mg riboflavin 1.1 mcg Vit B12 28 grams sugar 5 grams fat

12 fl. oz. serving size

Non-calorie beverage standards

High schools only. Per 8 fluid oz.

Water as first ingredient

< 16.8 grams added sweetener < 5 calories OR < 10 calories per 20 fl. oz 10-150 mg Na+ 10-90 mg K+ No added caffeine

Low calorie beverage standards

Lower calorie beverages:
USDA < 40 calories/8 fl oz and 12 fl. oz serving California Electrolyte replacement beverages

High schools only. Per 8 fluid oz: Water as first ingredient Flavored/unflavored < 16.8 grams added sweetner < 40 calories OR < 10 calories per 20 fl. oz

10-150 mg Na+
10-90 mg K+ No added caffeine

Questions?

References
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