What are the School Nutrition Associations National Nutrition Standards on fat and sugar levels for milk in schools?
The School Nutrition Association has released National Nutrition Standards recommendations, calling for schools to offer and promote foods and beverages consistent with the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) and the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). In addition they propose that federal standards will pre-empt state standards for all foods and beverages served during the school day throughout the campus. In terms of milk, it is recommended that all offered for reimbursable meals should not exceed 1% milk fat and the maximum amount of sugar per 8 oz. serving should not exceed 28 grams, Outside of reimbursable meals, it is recommended that in Tier 1 schools, all milk offered should be low-fat or fat free, up to an 8 oz. portion and should not exceed 170 calories per 8 oz. portion. In Tier 2 schools, the recommendation is that all milk offered should be low-fat or fat free, with no more than 225 calories per 12 oz. portion. Find out more.
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