Team Up for School Nutrition Success Webinar October 29, 2015 Debra Eisenbarth, MS, RD USDA, FNS, Child Nutrition Programs Nutrition Promotion & Technical Assistance Division

What are competitive foods? Competitive foods and beverages: all food and beverages sold to students on the School campus during the School day, other than those meals reimbursable under school meal programs. 2

When do the standards apply? School day is the period from the midnight before, to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day. 3

Where do the standards apply? School campus: all areas of the property under the jurisdiction of the school that are accessible to students during the school day. 4

Fundraisers All foods that meet the regulatory standards may be sold as fundraisers on the school campus during school hours. The standards would not apply to items sold during non-school hours, weekends, or off-campus fundraising events. No exempt fundraisers foods or beverages may be sold in competition with school meals in the food service area during meal service. 5

Standards for Foods Apply to All Grade Levels Include General Standards and Specific Nutrient Standards Provide exemptions to Nutrient Standards for Specific Foods Allow broader exemptions for fruits and vegetables and some NSLP/SBP foods 6

General Standard for Food To be allowable, a food item must meet all of the competitive food nutrient standards AND 7

General Standard (cont’d) 1) Be a whole grain-rich product; OR 2) Have as the first ingredient a fruit, vegetable, dairy product or protein food (meat, beans, poultry, etc.); OR 3) Be a “combination food” with at least ¼ cup fruit and/or vegetable; OR 4) Contain 10% of the Daily Value of one nutrient of public health concern (only through June 30, 2016) Calcium, potassium, vitamin D, dietary fiber 8

Nutrient Standards Total Fat Saturated Fat Trans Fat Sodium Calories Total Sugar 9

Fruit and Vegetable Exemption The following are exempt from meeting all nutrient standards: Fresh, frozen and canned fruit packed in water, 100 percent juice, light syrup or extra light syrup Fresh, frozen and canned vegetables with no added ingredients except water Canned vegetables with small amount of sugar for processing purposes 10

NSLP/SBP Entrée Exemption Exemptions for entrée items only Side dishes sold as competitive food must meet all standards Entrée exemption for the day of service and the school day after 11

Standards for Beverages Vary by Grade Level Identify Specific Types of Beverages Allowed Address Container Size 12

Beverages for All All Schools: Water Milk (plain lowfat & nonfat, flavored nonfat) 100% Juice High School Only: Calorie-free beverages (up to 20 oz portions) Lower-calorie beverages (up to 40 cal/8 oz or 60 cal/12 oz) (up to 12 oz portions) 13

Updated Q&As - Juice Q: How can I be sure that juice meets the standard for being full-strength 100- percent juice? 14

Updated Q&As – Juice A: When the product carton has the FDA required percent juice content declaration as “100% juice.” 15 Must also be in the appropriate portion sizes: ≤ 8.0 fl oz (elementary schools) ≤ 12.0 fl oz (middle and high schools)

Updated Q&As - Juice Q: Diluted juice is allowed in Smart Snacks. How do I make sure that the juice product was 100% juice prior to being diluted with water? 16

Updated Q&As - Juice A: Packaged juice that has been diluted with water will have the FDA required percent juice declaration printed on the label as “contains __% juice” 17

Updated Q&As – Smoothies Q: Are smoothies allowed under the Smart Snacks requirements? When would a smoothie be considered a beverage? When would a smoothie be considered a food? 18

Updated Q&As – Smoothies 19 A: Yes, smoothies may be sold under the Smart Snacks requirements Beverage smoothies Comprised entirely of allowable beverages Food smoothies Entrées Snacks

Q: What is considered to be an entrée in Smart Snacks? 20 Updated Q&As – Entrées

21 Updated Q&As – Entrées A: A combination food of meat or meat alternate and whole grain rich item A combination food of vegetable or fruit and meat or meat alternate; or A meat or meat alternate alone, with these exceptions: Yogurt, low-fat or reduced fat cheese, nuts, seeds and nut or seed butters and meat snacks (such as dried beef jerky)

22 Updated Q&As – Fundraisers Q: What is considered a fundraiser?

23 Updated Q&As – Fundraisers A: An event that includes any activity during which currency/tokens/tickets, etc. are exchanged for the sale/purchase of a product in support of the school or school related activity.

Alliance Smart Snacks Calculator Take the guesswork out of the standards Smart Snacks Tools 24

FNS Resources 25

Additional Resources Ongoing partnership with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation Technical assistance and outreach 26

Questions? 27