Texas Public School Nutrition Policy Policy Basics SY 2013-14

CHILD NUTRITION TRAINING CONNECTIONS:CONNECTING FOR SUCCESS

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – FOOD & NUTRITION DIVISION

Texas Public School Nutrition Policy

Policy Basics

SY 2013-14



Texas Public School Nutrition Policy

Effective August 1, 2004

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Food & Nutrition Division (FND) has issued the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy (TPSNP) to promote a healthier environment in schools. This policy was the result of a collaborative effort utilizing the expertise from nationally recognized professionals who graciously lent their time and knowledge to this important effort.



TPSNP

These policies are intended to supplement federal policies defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food & Nutrition Service (FNS). As a result of local nutrition and wellness policies, school food authorities may have stricter nutrition guidelines.



By the end of this session, you will:

Be able to locate information in the policy

Be able to distinguish policy differencesamongst grade levels

Be able to successfully complete all activities,which support the understanding of the TPSNP.

Objective



Participants interpret the TPSNP to effectively guide future planning.

Learning Outcome



• Competitive Foods

• Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value

• Individualized Education Program (IEP)

• Three Event Days

• Fried Foods

• School Day

Key Terms



• Foods of Minimal Nutritional Values (FMNV)


Restricted Food Classes



Restricted from sale:

• Soda Water – any carbonated beverage

• Water Ices – except those that contain fruit or juice

• Chewing Gum

• Certain Candies – hard candy; jellies and gums; marshmallow candies; fondant; licorice; spun candy; candy coated popcorn

FMNV



FMNV EXEMPTIONS

USDA FMNV Exemptions must meet TPSNP guidelines

A USDA exemption does not mean that those items are allowable under TPSNP. FMNV and candy, in any form, are not allowable by TPSNP.



TPSNP and FMNV

Elementary/Middle School/Jr. High

May not serve or provide access to FMNV and all forms of candy at any time, anywhere on school premises through the school day until the end of the last scheduled class. This includes those students in the After School Care Program.



TPSNP and FMNV

High School

May not serve or provide access to FMNV and all forms of candy at any time, anywhere on school premises through the school day until the end of the last scheduled class. This includes candy bars and packaged candies.



Competitive Foods

Elementary Schools

May not serve or provide access anywhere on school premises throughout the school day until the end of the last scheduled class.



Competitive Foods

Middle/Jr. High Schools

May not serve or provide access during meal periods or 30-minutes before or after meal periods.

Students in an After School Care Program may not have access to competitive foods, but other students may.



Competitive Foods

High Schools

May not serve or provide access during meal periods in areas where reimbursable meals are served and/or consumed.



Grade Level Commonalities 2007-08 • Fried potato products

• Fat content

• Deep-fat frying

• Trans fat

• Authorized portion sizes

Nutrition Standards



Grade Level Differences


• Beverages other than milk

• Frozen Fruit Slush's



• Classroom birthday parties

• Three event days

• Elementary classroom snacks

• Snacks for TAKS test days

• Field trips, Athletic, UIL, Band, Other competitions

• Instructional use of food

• Other exemptions (IEP)

Exemptions



TPSNP Policy

• Combination schools follow Middle School guidelines

• School Food Authorities (SFA) must reduce the purchase of products containing trans fats

• Documentation must be available during an AR



TPSNP Policy

All items made available to students must meet portion chart requirements.

Exceptions: meals meeting USDA requirements claimed for reimbursement.• French Fries

– Cannot exceed 3 ounces per serving– Students can only take one serving at a time



TPSNP Policy

Fried or flash fried products served according to guidelines per school level.

Must document three exempt days per campus

Items containing 23 grams of fat, or more, are limited to one individual food item per week.

No items with over 28 grams of fat may be served.



TPSNP Policy

• Fresh Fruit and/or fresh vegetables should be offered daily on all points of service.• Schools must offer 1% or skim milk at all points where milk is served.• All vending machines on school premises must be in compliance.• All foods, beverages & snack items must comply with the nutrition standards and portion size restrictions of the policy.



TPSNP Policy

• Prepackaged snacks must comply with fat & sugar limits of the policy.• Prepackaged snacks must be in single size servings.• Snacks may not contain FMNV or consist of candy or dessert type items (cookies, cakes, pudding, ice cream, frozen desserts).



TPSNP Policy

Bakery Items• Cookies, cereal bars & bakery items served during breakfast as part of the reimbursable meal, that do not meet the restrictions of TPSNP, may be sold individually or a la carte during the same breakfast meal (meeting the 2 oz. requirement for Food Based Menu Planning).• Bakery items limited to 3 ounce servings• A la carte items must meet TPSNP guidelines.



TPSNP Portion ChartsAll Levels

• Chips (baked or fried) - no more than 7.5 grams of fat per bag, bags no larger than 1.5 oz• Crackers, popcorn, cereal, trail mix, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, jerky, pretzels limited to

1.5 oz servings• Sugar, no more than 10 grams of sugar per oz



TPSNP Portion ChartsAll Levels

Cookies/cereal bars, bakery items • total fat has no more than 30% of calories• more than 3 grams per 100 calories• cookies/cereal bars – limited to 2 ounces

Saturated fat, no more than 10% of calories or no more than 1 gram per 100 calories.



Foods of Minimal Nutritional (FMNV) Value: HB 1781

Beginning SY 2013-14:

• Removes TDA’s authority to pose sanctions for FMNV violations in high schools under certain conditions

• FMNVs may be sold for school-approved fundraisers benefiting student activities

• FMNV policy in elementary and middle schools remains unchanged

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High School

In high schools, schools may not sell or provide access to FMNVs during the school day, except under the following conditions:

1.The sale was approved in advance by the school

2. The sale was outside of a school area designated for food service or food consumption or during a period other than

a school meal service period; and27




High School continued

3. The sale was for the purpose of raising money for a student organization or activity sponsored or sanctioned by the school or the school district in which the school

is located.

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• The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers,

employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected].

• Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact

USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).

• USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Our services are provided through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition programs funded by the U.S. Department of

Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Service.

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Texas Public School Nutrition Policy Policy Basics SY 2013-14