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1Connecticut State Department of Education August 2006
Note: This presentation provides general guidance regarding the requirements and implementation of Public Act 06-63, An Act Concerning Healthy Food and Beverages in Schools. For questions or additional guidance, please contact the Connecticut State Department of Education (see last slide for contact information).
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Complying with Public Act 06-63 An Act Concerning Healthy Food and Beverages in Schools
Connecticut State Department of EducationBureau of Health and Nutrition Services and Child/Family/School Partnerships
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Prevalence of Overweight in Children and Teens
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Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, McDowell MA, Tabak CJ, Flegal KM. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. JAMA 295:1549-1555. 2006.
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Well-planned and effectively implemented school nutrition and fitness programs enhance students’overall healthbehavioracademic achievement
School policies and practices play a significant role in determining whether the environment supports healthy student behaviorsencourages learning
Schools Make a Difference
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Overview of Public Act 06-63
Section-By-Section Walk Through
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Public Act 06-63An Act Concerning Healthy Food and Beverages in Schools
Signed into law May 19, 2006
Effective July 1, 2006
www.cga.ct.gov/2006/ACT/PA/2006PA-00063-R00SB-00373-PA.htm
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Public Act 06-63 Applies Only to Student Sales
Food and beverages sold to teachers and school staff are not subject to Public Act 06-63, as long as they are not accessible to students, e.g., – Soda or snack vending machines in
teachers’ lounges or other areas that are prohibited to students
– Special adult meals or a la carte items that are not sold to students
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Addresses beverages that can be sold to students in public schools*
Applies to all public schools* (not optional)
Allows only 5 beverage categories
– Public school districts– Vocational-technical school system– Charter schools– Interdistrict magnet schools– Endowed academies
Section 1 of Public Act 06-63
* Includes
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Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 Allowable Beverages
Milk, flavored and unflavored• No artificial sweeteners 4 grams of sugar per ounce
Nondairy milk, e.g., soy or rice• May be flavored but no artificial sweeteners 4 grams of sugar per ounce 35 percent of calories from fat per portion 10 percent of calories from saturated fat
per portion
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Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 Allowable Beverages
100% fruit or vegetable juice or combination • No added sugars, sweeteners or
artificial sweeteners
Water and juice beverages• No added sugars, sweeteners or
artificial sweeteners
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Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 Allowable Beverages
Water (plain or flavored)• No added sugars, sweeteners or
artificial sweeteners
• No caffeine
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Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 Allowable Beverages
Portion size for all allowable beverages is 12 ounces• Except water (unlimited)
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Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 Exemptions for Beverages
1. the sale is in connection with an event occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend
2. The sale is at the location of the event
3. The beverages are not sold from a vending machine or school store
The board of education or governing authority may permit the sale of other beverages if three exemption conditions are met:
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Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 Exemptions for Beverages
Regular School Day
The regular school day is the period that begins with the arrival of the first child at school and ends after the last instructional period
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Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 Exemptions for Beverages
Event An occurrence that involves more than just a regularly scheduled practice, meeting or extracurricular activity
Event Not An Event
soccer game soccer practice
high school debate debating team practice
school play play rehearsals
school chess match chess club
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Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 Exemptions for Beverages
Examples of Events
School dance Family bingo night PTA/PTO craft fair School concert Theatrical production Sports games, e.g., basketball,
football, soccer School fair
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Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 Exemptions for Beverages
The board of education or governing authority must take action to permit the sale of any beverages not allowed by Section 1
– Must specify what beverages are allowed if the 3 conditions are met
– Can be general or specific
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Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 applies to summer school programs (e.g., enrichment or exploratory programs) operated by the school district
Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 Summer School Programs
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If summer school programs are not operated by the school district, the board of education may permit the sale of beverages that do not comply with Section 1 of Public Act-06-63 if the three exemption conditions are met:
1. the sale is in connection with an event occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend
2. The sale is at the location of the event3. The beverages are not sold from a vending
machine or school store
Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 Summer School Programs
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The board of education or governing authority must take action to permit the sale of beverages in summer school programs
– Must specify what beverages are allowed if the 3 conditions are met
– Can be general or specific
Section 1 of Public Act 06-63 Summer School Programs
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Nutrition standards shall be published by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) to address all food sold to students that is purchased separately from a reimbursable breakfast or lunch under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) School Breakfast Program or National School Lunch Program
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
Section 2 of Public Act 06-63Nutrition Standards
www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2626&q=320754#Standards
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Must be published by August 1, 2006
Must be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
CSDE will evaluate and revise standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Section 2 of Public Act 06-63Nutrition Standards
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Section 3 of Public Act 06-63Healthy Food Certification
Optional
Allows the board of education or governing authority to certify to CSDE whether all food items that are sold to students separately from a reimbursable breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
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Eligible school systems include– Public school districts– Vocational-technical school system– Charter schools– Interdistrict magnet schools– Endowed academies
District must participate in USDA’s National School Lunch Program
Section 3 of Public Act 06-63Healthy Food Certification
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All food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable breakfast or lunch must meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
Applies to all sources of food offered for sale to students at all times, including cafeterias, vending machines, school stores and fundraisers
Section 3 of Public Act 06-63Healthy Food Certification
If a district chooses to participate
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Applies to all schools under district’s jurisdiction and all grade levels (elementary, middle and high)
Applies to the use of tokens or equivalent items that students can exchange for food
– Sale defined as “the exchange of property or services for a determined amount of money or its equivalent”
If a district chooses to participate
Section 3 of Public Act 06-63Healthy Food Certification
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Applies to all food offered in USDA’s Seamless Summer Food Programs and Summer Food Service Programs operated by the board of education
Applies to all food offered in USDA’s After-School Snack Program
If a district chooses to participate
Section 3 of Public Act 06-63Healthy Food Certification
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Menu items must meet USDA requirements (Meal Pattern for the After-School Snack Program)
Menu items must also meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards– Snacks listed on CSDE’s healthy snack
list* may or may not meet the After-School Snack Program meal pattern requirements
After-School Snack Program
Section 3 of Public Act 06-63Healthy Food Certification
*www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2626&q=320754#Healthy
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Section 3 of Public Act 06-63 Exemptions for Food
1. the sale is in connection with an event occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend
2. The sale is at the location of the event
3. The food is not sold from a vending machine or school store
The board of education or governing authority may permit the sale of food that does not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards if the three exemption conditions are met:
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Description of “event” and “regular school day” is the same as previously indicated for beverages
Process for exemption of food items is the same as previously indicated for beverages
Section 3 of Public Act 06-63 Exemptions for Food
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The board of education or governing authority must take action to permit the sale of food that does not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
– Must specify what food is allowed if the 3 conditions are met
– Can be general or specific
Section 3 of Public Act 06-63 Exemptions for Food
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Board of education or governing authority decides how to grant exemptions
Section 3 of Public Act 06-63 Exemptions for Food
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The healthy food certification applies to summer school programs (e.g., enrichment or exploratory programs) operated by the school district
– must meet Connecticut Nutrition Standards if district certifies for the healthy food option
Section 3 of Public Act 06-63 Summer School Programs
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If summer school programs are not operated by the school district, the board of education may permit the sale of food that does not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards IF the three exemption conditions are met
Summer school programs not operated by the district are outside of the school day, so first condition is already met
Other two conditions must also be met
– Sale must be at the location of the event– The food can not sold from a vending
machine or school store
Section 3 of Public Act 06-63 Summer School Programs
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The board of education or governing authority must take action to permit the sale of food that does not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
– Must specify what food is allowed if the 3 conditions are met
– Can be general or specific
Section 3 of Public Act 06-63 Summer School Programs
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The healthy food certification only concerns the food items that are made available for sale to students in schools under the certifying district's jurisdiction
A district* that receives meals under contract from a certifying district is not required to follow the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
* Examples: another public school district, private school, charter school
Section 3 of Public Act 06-63 Contract to Feed Other Schools
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Section 4 of Public Act 06-63
FundingApplication Monitoring
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Section 5 of Public Act 06-63 Eligibility for Funding
Nonpublic schools and nonprofit agencies can participate in the USDA meal programs but they are not eligible for the additional funding under Section 3 (healthy food certification)– Private schools– Nonprofit organizations– Residential child care institutions (RCCIs)
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Section 6 of Public Act 06-63 New Language for 10-221p Amends Section 10-221p of the
Connecticut General Statutes and replaces with new language
Clarifies that also applies to charter schools, interdistrict magnet schools and endowed academies
Deletes previous requirements for provision of healthy drinks when other beverages are sold to students
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Section 6 of Public Act 06-63 New Language for 10-221p
Special Milk Programs are no longer required to sell water, juice or other healthy beverages when milk is sold to students
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Section 6 of Public Act 06-63 New Language for 10-221p
When food is available for purchase by students during the regular school day, nutritious and low-fat foods must also be available for sale
This includes, but is not limited to, low-fat dairy products and fresh or dried fruit
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The Details
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2626&q=320754#Standards
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Address all a la carte foods (food items that are sold separately from a reimbursable breakfast or lunch), e.g.,– Entrees– Cooked grains– Soups– Fruits and vegetables– Baked items– Snacks and Desserts
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
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Baked chips, popcorn, rice cakes, puffed snacks Crackers, hard pretzels, pita chips, snack mix Peanut butter-filled crackers and cheese-filled crackers Trail mix, nuts, seeds, soy nuts Jerky Cereals Cookies, animal crackers, graham crackers, cereal bars,
granola bars Bakery items, e.g., pastries, toaster pastries, muffins,
bagels, soft pretzels Frozen desserts and ice cream Pudding and parfaits Yogurt Smoothies made with low-fat yogurt or other low-fat dairy
alternatives and/or fruit juice Cheese Nut butters, e.g., peanut butter, almond butter, soy butter
Snacks and Desserts
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Incorporate Connecticut’s Healthy Snack Standards
– Developed in 2003-2004 as part of Connecticut’s Healthy Snack Pilot
– Address three snack categories1. Beverages 2. Fruits and Vegetables3. Snacks and Desserts
Include additional food groups not previously addressed by Healthy Snack Standards
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
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Focus on
Decreasing fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and added sugars
Increasing nutrient density, e.g., fiber and whole grains
Moderating portion sizes
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
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CSDE convened Nutrition Standards Committee after bill became law
Development – late May to June 2006
Committee included– representatives from CSDE and state health
organizations and associations– committee members from the 2003-2004
Healthy Snack Standards Committee – a pediatrician, dietitians, food service
directors, CSDE nutrition staff and others
Connecticut Nutrition StandardsDevelopment
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Identified the food groups that were not already covered by the Healthy Snack Standards
Reviewed existing standards from other states and national organizations
Evaluated food products to determine impact of standards
Connecticut Nutrition StandardsDevelopment
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American Heart Association, serving Connecticut
Association of School Nurses of Connecticut
Connecticut Action for Healthy Kids
Connecticut Association of Boards of Education
Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents
Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Connecticut Commission on Children
Connecticut Nutrition StandardsSupporting Organizations
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Connecticut Dietetic Association
Connecticut Parent Teacher Association
Connecticut School Nutrition Association
Connecticut State Department of Education
Connecticut State Department of Public Health, Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Program
End Hunger Connecticut! Inc.
New England Dairy & Food Council
University of Connecticut, Department of Nutritional Sciences
Connecticut Nutrition StandardsSupporting Organizations
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Definition of Entree Items A combination food including
meat/meat alternate and grain/bread, e.g.,
– turkey sandwich– pizza– hamburger on a bun– cheese burrito– pasta and meat sauce– nachos and cheese– egg and sausage biscuit– breakfast sandwich– peanut butter sandwich– cheese on a roll
Connecticut Nutrition StandardsEntree Items
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Definition of Entree Items A combination food including
vegetable/fruit and meat/meat alternate, e.g., – chicken stir fry with vegetables– chef’s salad– fruit and cheese platter– baked potato with chili
A meat/meat alternate alone*, e.g., – sausage pattie– egg– cheese wedge– peanut butter
*Excludes yogurt, nuts and seeds
Connecticut Nutrition StandardsEntree Items
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1. Grain/bread items (e.g., rolls, bagels, pancakes, muffins, waffles, french toast, bagels, toast)
2. Fruits and vegetables
3. Yogurt
4. Nuts and seeds
Individual food items that are already addressed by the Healthy Snack Standards are not considered to be entree items
Connecticut Nutrition StandardsEntree Items
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Connecticut Nutrition StandardsEntree Items
Two categories
1. Entree items that are planned as part of a reimbursable school meal and are also sold a la carte
2. Entree items that are only planned as a la carte items and are not sold as part of a reimbursable school meal
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Standard for Entree Items 1) Planned as part of reimbursable meal
Portion size is not larger than the serving size planned and served as part of the reimbursable meal for the appropriate age/grade group under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) meal pattern
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Standard for Entree Items 1) Planned as part of reimbursable meal
Entree items that are planned as part of a reimbursable meal do not need to meet any additional nutrition standards – USDA meals are already planned to meet required
USDA nutrient standards
– USDA’s nutrient standards address calories and nutrients, and also set limits for fat and saturated fat
– Entree items planned as part of a reimbursable school meal have already been selected to fit into the USDA nutrient standards based on the weekly school menu
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Leftover Entree Items
Leftover entree items planned as part of a reimbursable meal do not need to meet additional nutrition standards (except portion size)
If a leftover entree item is only sold as an a la carte item, it must meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
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Standard for Entree Items 2) Planned for a la carte sales only
Portion size is not larger than the serving size that would be normally planned and served as part of a reimbursable meal for the appropriate age/grade group under the USDA meal pattern
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Standard for Entree Items 2) Planned for a la carte sales only
Fat: No more than 18 grams per serving
Saturated and/or Trans Fat: No more than 5 grams per serving
Added Sugar: No more than 15 grams per serving
Fiber and Whole Grains: Increase choices of whole grains and foods containing fiber
Sodium: Not yet defined
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Standard for Cooked Grains (e.g., Rice, Pasta)
Portion Size is not larger than the serving size that would normally be planned and served as part of a reimbursable meal for the appropriate age/grade group under the USDA meal pattern
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Fat: No more than 7 grams per serving Saturated and/or Trans Fat: No more than
2 grams per serving Added Sugar: No more than 15 grams per
serving Fiber and Whole Grains: Increase choices
of whole grains and naturally occurring grains (those with minimal/trace amounts of added fat and no added sugar)
Sodium: Not yet defined
Standard for Cooked Grains (e.g., Rice, Pasta)
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Portion Size: Not to exceed 1 cup
Standard for Soups
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Fat: No more than 7 grams per serving
Saturated and/or Trans Fat: No more than 2 grams per serving
Added Sugar: No more than 15 grams per serving
Fiber and Whole Grains: Increase choices of whole grains and naturally occurring grains (those with minimal/trace amounts of added fat and no added sugar)
Sodium: Not yet defined
Standard for Soups
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Portion Size:
½ cup minimum for quality fruits and vegetables*
½ cup maximum for vegetables or fruits with added fat
1.5 ounces maximum for dried fruit
Standard for Fruits and Vegetables
* “Quality” means fruits and vegetables prepared and packaged without added fat, sugar or sodium
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Fat: No more than 35 percent of total calories from fat and no more than 7 grams per serving
Saturated and/or Trans Fat: No more than 10 percent of calories from saturated and/or trans fat and no more than 2 grams per serving
Added Sugar: No more than 35 percent by weight and 15 grams per serving
Standard for Fruits and Vegetables
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Fruit roll-ups and fruit snacks that are not 100 percent fruit do not meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
Standard for Fruits and Vegetables
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Portion Size:
Serve reasonable portion sizes
To discourage consumption of multiple servings, snack items are packaged in a single-serving package or in a package that does not exceed the maximum portion size specified for each snack item
Standard for Snacks and Desserts
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Maximum Portion Sizes for Snacks and Desserts
Baked chips, popcorn, rice cakes, puffed snacks 1.25 oz
Crackers, hard pretzels, pita chips, snack mix 1.75 oz
Peanut butter-filled crackers and cheese-filled crackers 1.5 oz
Trail mix, nuts, seeds, soy nuts 1.75 oz
Jerky 1.25 oz
Cereals 2 oz
Cookies, animal crackers, graham crackers, cereal bars, granola bars
2 oz
Bakery items, e.g., pastries, toaster pastries, muffins, bagels, soft pretzels
3 oz
Frozen desserts, ice cream 4 oz
Pudding 4 oz
Yogurt 8 oz
Smoothies made with low-fat yogurt or other low-fat dairy alternatives and/or fruit juice
10 fl oz
Cheese (low-fat recommended) 2 oz
Nut butters, e.g., peanut butter, almond butter, soy butter 4 Tbsp
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Fat: No more than 35 percent of total calories from fat and no more than 7 grams per serving
– Exception for nutrient-dense foods, such as nuts, seeds, peanut and other nut butters and cheese (served in the portion sizes specified)
Standard for Snacks and Desserts
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Saturated and/or Trans Fat: No more than 10 percent of calories from saturated and/or trans fat and no more than 2 grams per serving
Standard for Snacks and Desserts
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Added Sugars: No more than 35 percent by weight and 15 grams per serving – Excludes naturally occurring sugars in fruits,
vegetables and dairy products
– Yogurt and Pudding: No more than 5 grams total sugar (naturally occurring and added) per ounce
– Smoothies (made with low-fat yogurt or other low-fat dairy alternatives and/or fruit/juice): No more than 5 grams total sugar (naturally occurring and added) per ounce
Standard for Snacks and Desserts
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Fiber and Whole Grains: Encourage the availability of whole grains and foods containing fiber– Provide choices of whole grains and
naturally occurring grains (those with minimal/trace amounts of added fat and no added sugar)
– Limit grain-based snack items made from enriched flour
Standard for Snacks and Desserts
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Recommendations – Individual portion size– Low-fat– Low-sodium
Condiments
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Meeting the Nutrition Standards
Schoolmade Items Analyze recipes for compliance
Purchased Items Review nutrition information for
compliance Review CSDE’s list of healthy snacks Submit product information to CSDE
for evaluation of compliance– Nutrition facts label– Portion size of package– List of ingredients
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The Details
Funding and Payment Process
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10 cents per lunch for districts that certify all food items (sold to students separately from a reimbursable breakfast or lunch) will meet Connecticut Nutrition Standards
Based on the number of lunches served in the district in the prior year– e.g., if start in September 2006, funding
is based on the district’s lunch counts in the 2005-2006 school year
Funding and Payment Process
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Funding and Payment Process
CSDE calculates total payment Payment process will be similar
to the distribution of state match funds for school meals– First payment (75 percent) will be
received in the fall– Second payment (25 percent) will
be received in the spring
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Funding is available for each year that the district certifies that all food items (sold to students separately from a reimbursable breakfast or lunch) will meet Connecticut Nutrition Standards
Funding and Payment Process
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Funding and Payment Process
Lunch Counts
The number of lunches upon which funding is based includes all lunches served in the district during the prior year for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including lunches served in– the Summer Seamless Program
– Head Start Programs operated by the board of education and participating in the NSLP
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Funding and Payment Process
Lunch Counts
If a public school contracts to provide lunches to a private school or nonprofit organization these lunches are not included in the total number of lunches upon which funding is based
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Funding and Payment Process
Lunch Counts If a public school district contracts
to provide lunches to another eligible public school district, these lunches may be included in the total number of lunches upon which funding is based IF
1. The recipient district is included on the district's Agreement for Child Nutrition Programs (ED-099)
2. The recipient district certifies on the CSDE interschool agreement that they will comply with the healthy food certification (Section 3 of Public Act 06-63)
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Funding and Payment Process
Lunch Counts A new individual school sponsor of
the NSLP must wait until the next school year before participating in the healthy food certification– Must have prior lunch counts for
CSDE to determine funding
Districts with new schools could still certify, but would only receive funding based on the number of lunches served in those schools with lunch counts for the prior year
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Timing of Payment In order to receive a first payment in
the fall, the district must complete the Healthy Food Certification Statement - Addendum to Agreement for Child Nutrition Programs (ED-099)
Must be approved by the board of education or governing authority
Must be received by CSDE no later than September 15th in order to receive a fall payment
Funding and Payment Process
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Timing of Payment
If the Healthy Food Certification Statement is received by CSDE after September 15th, the district will be fully reimbursed in one payment in the spring
Funding and Payment Process
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If the approved Healthy Food Certification Statement is received by CSDE no later than October 1st then
1. Funding will be based on the dates indicated in the Healthy Food Certification Statement
2. The district will receive one payment in the spring
Board of education or governing authority approval (meeting minutes) must reflect period of certification (beginning and ending date)
Funding and Payment Process
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If the approved Healthy Food Certification Statement is not received by CSDE by October 1st, then the start date on which funding is based must be no earlier than the date the board of education or governing authority approved the certification statement
Funding will be prorated accordingly
District will receive one payment in spring
Funding and Payment Process
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The Details
Application Process
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CSDE shall determine the application and certification process
CSDE shall determine the eligibility of the applicant to receive funds
Section 4 of Public Act 06-63 Application and Monitoring
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Eligible school districts may apply to participate in the healthy food certification at any time during the school year
Application Process
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Application ProcessCompleting the Healthy Food Certification Statement 1. Contact CSDE’s Child Nutrition
Programs (860-807-2101) to receive the information and application packet or download from CSDE website www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2678&q=320676#Packet
2. Meet with appropriate individuals to discuss participation
– school food service– individuals responsible for vending machines, school
stores, fundraisers and any other food sales to students
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3. Get on meeting agenda for board of education or governing authority
4. Complete the materials and obtain approval from the board of education or governing authority to participate in the healthy food certification
5. Identify the district’s key contact person and complete the District Contact and Information Sheet
6. Return two signed originals of the Healthy Food Certification Statement with the District Contact and Information Sheet to CSDE
Application ProcessCompleting the Healthy Food Certification Statement
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Healthy Food Certification Statement must be completed and approved annually
Application ProcessCompleting the Healthy Food Certification Statement
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The Details
Monitoring Compliance
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CSDE shall determine the procedure for monitoring of compliance
CSDE may adjust grant amount for failure to comply with certification
Section 4 of Public Act 06-63 Application and Monitoring
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Monitoring Compliance
CSDE will monitor school districts that choose to participate in the healthy food certification option (Section 3 of PA 06-63)
CSDE will provide technical assistance
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Monitoring Compliance
The certifying board of education or governing authority is responsible for ensuring compliance
CSDE may adjust grant amount for failure to comply with certification
More details will be forthcoming
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Resources for Implementing Healthy Food and Beverages in Schools
www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2626&q=320754
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Connecticut Nutrition Standards for Food in School– Complete nutrition standards– Rationale for development of each standard– Additional implementation recommendations
Summary of Requirements for School Food and Beverages– Two-page summary– Summarizes beverage requirements of
Section 1 of PA 06-63 and Connecticut Nutrition Standards
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2626&q=320754#Standards
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Snacks Meeting Connecticut’s Healthy Snack Standards– Brand-specific list of food and
beverages by category
Vendors for Healthy Snacks– List of manufacturers, brokers and
vendors that sell snack food and beverages that meet Connecticut’s Healthy Snack Standards
Products and Vendors
www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2626&q=320754#Healthy
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Guidance for Healthy Snacks in Schools – Detailed guidance to assist schools
with implementing a healthy snack program, based on the experiences of the schools that participated in CSDE’s Healthy Snack Pilot
– Includes implementation steps, strategies for success and considerations for evaluating impact
Healthy Snacks
www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2626&q=320754#Healthy
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Summary Data Report on Connecticut’s Healthy Snack Pilot– Provides an overview of CSDE’s Healthy
Snack Pilot and summarizes the results for the 8 schools that participated
Healthy Snack Pilot Case Studies– Provide detailed descriptions of each school’s
unique characteristics (including food service operations, snack items sold, pricing structure for meals and snacks, competitive foods sold and activities conducted) and data regarding the specific outcomes in each school
Healthy Snacks
www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2626&q=320754#Healthy
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Healthy School Nutrition Environment Resource List– Websites and online resources related to
promoting healthy eating and physical activity in schools, including sections on nutrition standards for foods, a la carte sales and vending, healthy fundraisers and school wellness policies
List of Nutrition-Related Websites– Websites and online resources related to
nutrition, food safety and Child Nutrition Programs
Resource Lists
www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2626&q=320754#Resources
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Connecticut State Department of EducationBureau of Health and Nutrition Services and Child/Family/School Partnerships
25 Industrial Park RoadMiddletown, CT 06457
CSDE Contact Information
Nutrition Education CoordinatorSusan Fiore
860-807-2075 susan.fiore@ct.gov
Director, Child Nutrition ProgramsMaureen Staggenborg
860-807-2070 maureen.staggenborg@ct.gov
School Nutrition Programs Staff
Teri Dandeneau 860-807-2079 teri.dandeneau@ct.gov
RoseAnna Holliday 860-807-2064 roseanna.holliday@ct.gov
Lorraine Sternal 860-807-2008 lorraine.sternal@ct.gov
Bob Zwack 860-807-2081 robert.zwack@ct.gov
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