Are cough drops and chewing gum defined as foods?
A. Yes. Federal Regulations consider cough drops and chewing gum foods of Minimal Nutritional Value. This regulation can be accessed at: www.fns.usda.gov • Q. Can soda, chips, and candy be sold to the school staff? A. Yes. Exception A of the rule applies to such sales. • Q. Can school staff collect money from students to support a classroom pizza party? A. No. The collection of money to pay for student’s participation in a classroom pizza party represents a food sale. • Q. My High School does not participate in the National School Lunch Program; does this rule apply to my school? A. No. The rule only applies to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. • Q. Can a student bring foods of Minimal Nutritional Value from home? A. Chapter 51 does not apply to foods and beverages brought to school by students. • Q. If a School Food Service Department is contracted to provide banquet catering for a community or public event, must the food service program benefit from the fund
