Healthy Snacks
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At any school function (parties, celebrations, meetings, etc.) healthy food options should be available to promote student, staff and community wellness. Examples of nutritious food and beverages that are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are listed below:
Raw vegetable sticks/slices with low-fat dressing or yogurt dip
Fresh fruit wedges - cantaloupe, honey dew, watermelon, pineapple, oranges, tangelos, etc
Sliced fruit - nectarines, peaces, kiwi, star fruit, plums, pears, mangoes, apples, etc
Fruit Salad
Cereal and low-fat milk
100% fruit or vegetable juice
Frozen fruit pops with fruit juice or fruit as the first ingredient
Dried fruits - raisins, cranberries, apples, apricots
Single serving applesauce or canned fruit in juice
Apple wedges or celery sticks
Fruit smoothies made with fat-free or low-fat milk
Trail Mix
Lean meats and reduced fat cheese sandwiches (use light or reduced fat mayo in chicken/tuna salad)
Pretzels or reduced fat crackers
Baked chips with salsa or low-fat dip
Low-fat muffins (small or mini), granola bars and cookies (graham crackers, fig bars) - peanut free
Mini bagels with whipped light or fat-free cream cheese
Pasta Salad
Bread sticks with marinara
Fat-free or low-fat yogurt 7 fruit parfaits
Fat-free or low-fat pudding cups
Fat-free or low-fat milk or milk products (string cheese, single serving cottage cheese, cheese curds)
Flavored soy milk fortified with calcium
Pure ice-cold water
This list is not all inclusive and is meant only to provide parents and school staff with guidance for healthier food and beverage choices. Not all food and beverage items on this list will necessarily meet district nutrient standards as items vary in sugar, fat and calorie content from brand to brand. However, all of the items in the list are believed to be consistent with the intent of the wellness policy to promote student health and reduce childhood obesity.