All foods sold at school during the school day are required to meet nutrition standards. The Smart Snacks in School regulation applies to foods sold a la carte, in the school store, vending machines, and any other venues where food is sold to students.
A number of tools and resources are available to help schools identify food items that meet Smart Snacks criteria. See the resources below for information about the Smart Snacks requirement, helpful tools, and ways to encourage children to make healthier snack choices that give them the nutrition they need to grow and learn.
Resource Materials
- A Guide to Smart Snacks in Schools
- Fundraisers and Smart Snacks: Foods Not Intended for Consumption at School
- Smart Snacks Calculator (Alliance for a Healthier Generation)
- Infographic
Policy Guidance
- Rules
- Policy memos
- Competitive Foods and Beverages in U.S. Schools: A State Policy Analysis (HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
