Approved Snacks & Healthy Celebrations
The following list is of foods and beverages that meet the standards for all grade levels.
This list is not all inclusive, additional items may be used if identified to be compliant by the quick reference cards. Alternative items may be available at different stores. Manufactures’ ingredients and distribution change frequently. If you have additional questions, please contact the Nutrition Services Department (916) 277-6716.
Download the list of Approved Snacks
Another great resource is this flyer by the Health Education Council that provides fun alternatives to birthday and other celebration cakes, cookies and sweets.
Download the Healthy Celebrations flyer
Take the guess work out of your day! Answer a series of questions
to see if your product meets the USDA’s Smart
Snacks in School nutrition standards*. Then save and print for
your records!
If a product is not complaint it will clearly state that. If
an item is complaint it will move to a page that can be
printed as proof that it’s being served and meets the
requirements. Entities selling food on campus are required
to keep nutritional labels and we recommend printing the
compliance calculator form for their files when audited by CDE.