Nutrition Standards for Food and Beverages
in Schools

Key Resources

Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools - Institute of Medicine Report
report brief | fact sheet

Using the findings of the Institute of Medicine report on competitive foods, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention developed a set of audience-specific fact sheets for use in developing strong nutrition standards:
School Boards, Districts, Administrators | Nutrition Service Personnel Parents/Guardians, Teachers, School Staff | Students

Policy Statement on Soft Drinks in Schools
Issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on School Health (2004)

Seattle Public Schools Online Nutrition Calculator
Developed to help school district's identify snack items that meet their nutrition guidelines. This tool is intended for use by student stores, food service, PTAs, and other groups that sell food in schools.

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Are Nutrient Standards for Competitive Foods Feasible
Policy brief from California's Obesity Crisis: Focus on Solutions - What Schools Can Do. (2004)