John F. Kennedy Elementary School Wellness

 

NYS CHOOSE SENSIBLY GUIDELINES

To be considered a sensible choice, a snack should contain:

  • 7 grams or less of fat PER SERVING
  • 2 grams or less of saturated fat PER SERVING
  • 0 grams of trans fat PER SERVING
  • 15 grams or less of sugar PER SERVING
  • 360 milligrams or less of sodium PER SERVING
  • One serving per package

 

Beverages should contain:

  • All low fat milks, including low fat flavored milks are acceptable
  • Elementary school juice drinks must be 100% juice.
  • Beverages with 10 milligrams or less of caffeine
  • Water or flavored waters shall not contain added sugar, artificial sweeteners or caffeine