All foods made available on campus will comply with the current USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Massachusetts A La Carte and Beverage Standards.
- Vending Machines
- A La Carte
- Beverage Contracts
- Student Stores
- School parties/celebrations
All foods made available on campus by Fundraisers and Concession stands are recommended to comply with the current USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Massachusetts Ala Carte and Beverage standards.
Food providers will take every measure to ensure that student access to foods and beverages meets federal, state and local laws and guidelines. Food providers will offer a variety of age appropriate healthy food and beverage selections for elementary schools, middle schools and high schools.
Nutrition information for products offered in snack bars, A La Carte, vending, and school stores is readily available near the point of purchase.
Families, teachers, students and school officials are engaged in choosing the competitive food selections for their local schools.
Promotional activities will be limited to programs that are requested by school officials to support teaching and learning. All promotional activities in schools will be connected to activities that encourage physical activity, academic achievement or positive youth development and are in compliance with local guidelines.
Food providers will be sensitive to the school environment in displaying their logos and trademarks on school grounds.
Classroom snacks feature healthy choices.
Nutrition education is recommended during classroom snacktimes, not just during meals. Foods and beverages sold at fundraisers include healthy choices and provide age appropriate selections for elementary schools, middle schools and high schools.
Advertising messages are consistent with and reinforce the objectives of the education and nutrition environment goals of the school.
Advertising of foods or beverages in the areas accessible to students during meal times must be consistent with established nutrition environment standards.