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The nutritional standards for competitive foods addresses: · Al a carte · Vending · Fundraising · Classroom parties · Celebrations · School stores
The nutritional standards for al a carte beverages are that grades K-4 will only be offered: · Water · 100% fruit juice · Milk
Beverages sold in grades 5-12 must not surpass: · 150 calories · 35 grams of sugar
Food and snacks are to be: · Less than 200 calories · Single serving portions
Vending is not available in grades K-9 and grades 10-12 must follow the same nutritional standards for al a carte snacks and beverages.
There will be no food sold in the schools to compete with the school breakfast and lunch programs.
We encourage parents and caregivers that send food from home to promote their child’s participation in the school meals program. If their child does not participate we encourage them to make healthier choices. This does not mean that if a student has a bagged lunch with a candy bar or soda in it that we can take it from the child. Hopefully, we will encourage better nutrition with the newsletter and website.
Physical activity is a very important part of the policy. Students are encouraged to be more active at home and school. We encourage students to participate in: · School sports · Intramural programs · Community based programs such as ski club For adults we have a community walking program during the winter months.
This is just a brief overview of the policy. You can view it in its entirety on the Pleasant Valley School District website under student policy #246. |
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