Bag the Junk Resources

Nutrition Policy

Toolkit: Encouraging Healthy Choices in the School Cafeteria

While this toolkit was designed for implementation in elementary school cafeterias, many of the ideas work in other settings in which children make decisions about food and with children of various ages.

What are Competitive Foods?

Competitive foods are snack foods and beverages served and sold in schools, in vending machines, à la carte lines and stores.

Healthy Vending

HUMAN Healthy Vending provides a trusted service that helps schools provide popular foods and beverages that meet the USDA’s guidelines and increase vending commissions.

USDA’s “All Foods Sold in Schools” Standards

USDA recently published practical, science-based nutrition standards for snack foods and beverages sold to children at school during the school day.

USDA's Final Smart Snacks Rule

Since the USDA Smart Snacks standards went into effect on July 1, 2014, fruit, vegetables and whole grains have been added to public school menus across the nation.

Fundraising Ideas/Revenue Issues/Success Stories

Food Marketing

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