Smart Snacks
All food and beverages sold on school campuses during the school day are required to meet practical, science-based nutrition standards that ensure children are offered access to more nutritious items with focus on lean meats, lower fat dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and whole grain and whole grain-rich foods.
The Smart Snack Standards apply to all food and beverages sold separate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs and include foods sold in vending machines, school stores, school food service a la carte lines, and any other on-campus venues permitting the sale of foods and beverages to students. Foods and beverages sold 30 minutes after the end of the school day are not subject to the Smart Snack Standards.
Smart Snack Calculator
Does your snack or beverage meet the Smart Snack Standards? Find out.
Florida Guidance
- Florida Competitive Food Rule 5P-2.002
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Smart Snack and Beverage Reference Sheet 3-2021
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Smart Snacks and Food Fundraisers Chart
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Technical Assistance Note No. 2014-01 — Q&A
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USDA Guidance
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Administrative Reviews and Assessing Compliance with Smart Snacks in Schools (SP 01-2015)
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Culinary Education Programs and Smart Snack Standards (SP 40-2014)
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Fundraisers for Foods Not Intended for Consumption at School Q&A
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Grain Entrees Related to the Smart Snack Standards (SP 35-2014)
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- Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School as Required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 Final Rule
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Q&A Related to the Smart Snacks Interim Final Rule (SP 23-2014 V.3)
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Additional Resources
- Product Calculator (Alliance for a Healthier Generation)
FDACS Flyers
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Coaches and Club Leaders on Smart Snacks
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Elementary Students on Smart Snacks
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Non-Food Fundraising Ideas
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Parents on Smart Snacks
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Secondary Students on Smart Snacks
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Teachers on Smart Snacks
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