Getting smart with school snacks

摘要

Eggs received an exemption on fats, but little else changed in a finalized Smart Snacks in School rule. Fruit's place on the ingredient list still matters greatly, limits still exist for fat, sugar and sodium, and the type of seasoning might determine whether popcorn qualifies as a Smart Snack. The Obama administration on July 21 announced four final rules that implement provisions of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. The rules are designed to ensure children have access to healthy snacks and that nutrition standards for the foods marketed and served in schools are consistent.