The USDA announced this week the latest addition to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: The “Smart Snacks in Schools” nutrition standards. Highlights of these new standards. according to the website, include:
- More of the foods we should encourage.
- Less of the foods we should avoid.
- Targeted beverage standards allowing variation by age group.
- Flexibility for important traditions.
- Ample time for implementation.
The infographic here illustrates the difference in school snacks before and after introduction of the standards.
More on this news can be found on the Thriving Schools blog or via the USDA’s official press release.