The HEALTHY HUNGER FREE KIDS ACT Evolves… What to expect in school year Presented by: Loriann Knapton, DTR, SNS Child Nutrition consultant

Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act (HHFKA) in Review… Direct Certification Categorical eligibility Foster Children Breakfast Outreach Fluid Milk and Water Requirements Paid Lunch Equity Revenue from Non Program Foods 2012 – 2013 Meal Pattern Lunch Nutrition Standards – six Cents Certification Meal Pattern Breakfast Nutrition Standards for all foods available foods throughout the school day 3 year administrative review cycle Timeline

HHFKA WHAT TO EXPECT in 2013/14 A New Look for School Breakfast A Proposed Rule For Foods Sold In School An All New Administrative Review

School Breakfast Has a New Look…

One Food Based Menu Plan Grade Groups K Calories*400 – 550 Calories* Calories* *Based on average over a five day week

Breakfast Components - Required GRAINS JUICE/FRUIT/VEGETABLE MILK

GRAINS 1 oz equivalents – At least 1 per day – Grains crediting based on new criteria of 28 gms. Minimum weekly based on grade groups ½ of all grains must be whole grain rich K oz8 oz9 oz

MEAT/MEAT ALTERNATE OPTION Schools may choose to offer meat/meat alternate as a grain… (yes it’s confusing!) Only after daily grains requirement has been met – May count 1 oz m/ma for 1 grain – May offer m/ma and choose not to credit as a component – Offer Vs. Serve implications Must stay within calorie/sat fat limits Trans fats for all products must be zero

JUICE/FRUIT/VEGETABLE ½ cup Fruit or vegetable must be offered daily May be offered interchangeably No juice limitations Students are NOT required to select a fruit or vegetable in school year 13/14. Rules will change SY 14/15

Fluid Milk Fat free flavored or unflavored Low fat unflavored Must offer at least two options One cup per day

Offer Vs. Serve - Components Vs. Items Components Develop Menu based on 3 components GRAINS *JUICE/FRUIT/VEG MILK Food Items Must Offer at least 4 Student may decline only 1 *Students are not required to select a juice/fruit/veg in SY 2013/14

Extra Items Extra items may be offered if desired These items are not counted toward the reimbursable meal They must be included in the calorie/sat fat count for the week They do not count as an item under the OvS option The menu planner needs to assess if extra items will be in the best interest of the program

Offer vs. Serve Students do not have to select a fruit or vegetable for SY 13/14 Student may turn down only one item even if more than 4 are offered. – Example: Cereal, toast, juice, apple, milk = 5 items. Student can turn down only one. “Extra” items don’t count toward the reimbursable meal but must “fit” into the weekly average for calories and sat fat.

New Breakfast Meal Pattern POP QUIZ…. Name the required components for breakfast. – Grains – Fruit or Vegetable – Milk How many items must be offered each day? – At least 4 items from 3 components Name the optional component. – Meat/meat alternate (after meeting the daily grain requirement)

NUTRITION STANDARDS The proposed rule…

Nutrition Standards The Regulation The provisions specify that the nutrition standards shall apply to all foods sold: – outside the school meal programs – on the school campus – Any time during the school day Section 208, HHFKA 17

Nutrition Standards Why is this important? – Improve the health of the Nation’s children, – Increase consumption of healthful foods during the school day – Create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits. – Consistent with the Dietary Guidelines 18

Nutrition Standards What does it mean? School Day – Midnight the day of to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day School Campus – School property assessable to students at anytime during the school day Competitive Foods – All food and beverages sold to students on the School campus during the School day

Nutrition Standards What areas besides school meals will this impact? Ma y not be sol d Ala Carte School Stores Vending Machines Snack Bars Note: The standards do not apply to foods students bring from home

Nutrition Standards Proposal Which Foods would be allowed? Fruit or vegetable Dairy product Whole grain rich Combination food containing at least ¼ cup of fruit or veg All foods must be either a… Calcium Potassium Vitamin D Fiber Contain 10% of the daily value for these nutrients or

Nutrition Standards Proposal Which Beverages would be allowed? All Schools Elem Schools Middle Schools High Schools Plain water (No size limit) Plain low fat milk Plain or flavored fat- free milk Milk alternative as permitted by NSLP/SBP 100% fruit or veg juice < 8 oz Must be caffeine free < 12 oz Must be caffeine free < 12 oz outside of meal service Other calorie free, or very low calorie water beverages Caffeinated or not may be allowed < 20 oz serving size

Nutrition Standards Proposal Which Nutrients are addressed? Calorie limits Snack items < 200 Entrée items < 350 Sodium limits Snack items < 200 mg per portion Entrée items < 480 mg per portion Fat limits Total Fat < 35% of calories Saturated Fat < 10% of calories Trans Fat: zero grams Sugar limits will include either < 35% of calories from total sugars < 35% of weight from total sugars

Nutrition Standards Other proposals Fundraisers – Foods allowed under the nutrition standards are not restricted – Limits on the number of annual food based fundraisers that do not meet the proposed nutrition standards – Does not apply to non-school hours or off campus events.

Nutrition Standards Other proposals continued… Pre-portioned servings for items such as… – Cream cheese – Salad dressing – Butter – Other condiments typically served with food Nutrition profile must be included as part of the item served

Snacks Not Meeting Standards Chocolate sandwich cookies Fruit Flavored Candies Donut Chocolate bar Empty Calories from Fats and Added Sugars Snacks Under New Standards Regular Cola No- calorie Flavored Water *There are existing products meeting standards Fewer empty calories from fats and added sugars Granola Bar (oats, fruit, nuts) Low-fat Tortilla Chips Light Popcorn Peanuts Fruit Cup (w/ 100% juice)

Nutrition Standards Implementation 27 – Schools will have at least one school year from date of publication of the final rule to implement the standards. – FNS will provide technical assistance upon publication of final rule. – FNS will provide guidance to State agencies and local educational agencies.

Nutrition Standards Proposal POP QUIZ…. True or False ? The rule does not apply to off school hours or non campus events – True – Restrictions apply to school operating hours only. The nutrition standards go into effect in school year – False – The standards will be effective one year after the final rule is posted – This is only a proposal Students will no longer be allowed to bring soda from home. – False – Foods brought from home are not restricted by the proposed rule.

The all new Administrative Review! Three year review cycle Requires both School Breakfast and Lunch Some areas may be reviewed prior to the onsite visit Includes nutrient analysis and menu validation Stay tuned !

Get your 6 cents worth! Run with the PLE Sign on the dotted line Stay one step ahead Other Important Updates

Menu Certification Get your 6 cents worth! Fact: You must follow the new meal pattern Fact: You can still apply for the additional 6 cents per meal Fact: Extra funding means extra benefits for your students To apply for Certification: 1.Instructions for submitting the workbooks: Instructions for submitting the simplified assessment:

Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) Run with the PLE Fact: The PLE tool must be completed each year. Fact: Copies of the PLE must be on file for three years plus the current year Fact: Lunch prices must be reported online each year after completion of the PLE To run the PLE: 1.Instructions for determining a weighted average: Access to the PLE tool:

Annual Online Contract Sign on the dotted line Fact: The contract for the nutrition programs must be renewed annually. Fact: The online contract is due each year by June 1 Fact: Schools may not submit claims until the contract has been approved. To Access the Contract: 1.Instructions for completing the online contract: 2.Link for printing the permanent agreement: 3.To access the contract:

Important Dates to remember Stay one step ahead ReportDue date Withholding begins Annual Financial ReportAugust 31With October claim Federal October Data (FNS 10)November 1With October claim Paid lunch Equity (PLE)November 1With October claim Verification Summary ReportNovember 15On November 16 Fact: Several reports are tied to online claiming

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