Smart Snacks

  • Uplift Education adheres to Smart Snacks guidelines as issued by the USDA.  That means that any snacks sold in vending machines or for consumption at school meet the minimum nutritional guidelines.  

     Why are Smart Snacks Important?

    • Almost a quarter of kids’ daily calories may come from snacks.
    • Kids who have healthy eating patterns are more likely to perform better academically.
    • Kids consume more healthy foods and beverages during the school day. When Smart Snacks are available, the healthy choice is the easy choice.
    • Smart Snacks Standards are a Federal requirement for all foods sold outside the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

     

    We encourage parents to send smart snacks to school with their children whenever possible.  Some items include peanuts, light popcorn, low-fat chips, granola bars, fruit cup, vegetables and no-calorie flavored water. To determine if your snacks meet Smart Snack guidelines, use the calculator found here: 

    Smart Snack Calculator