Snack Policy/Guidelines

Food and Nutrition Services believes that healthy snacks can enhance the regular school lunch and breakfast program, but should not be consumed as a replacement for a nutritious lunch or breakfast. Therefore, the portion sizes and nutritional quality of the snacks and beverages available follow the Alliance for a Healthier Generation guidelines of 35-10-35, which recommends that snack and beverage choices provide less than 35% calories from fat, less than 10% calories from saturated fat, and no more than 35% sugar by weight. Calories per serving are limited by grade level. 
Frequently Asked Questions /Beverage Guidelines

Nutritious snack choices are available to elementary, middle and high school students at meal services times. However, schools can choose to further limit the number and choices available daily. Snacks are considered an additional cost and not a part of the regular school lunch or breakfast; therefore, students must have cash or money on their meal account to purchase snacks. Nutrient information is available on all snack items sold in Pasco County Schools.

Snack Guidelines

    1. Snacks meet what is often referred to as “35-10-35”. These numbers refer to the following:
  • No more than 35% of calories from total fat
  • No more than 10% of calories from saturated fat
  • No more than 35% sugar by weight
    2. Calories per snack portion size are limited, based on grade levels.
  • 150 calories or less for elementary schools
  • 180 calories or less for middle schools
  • 200 calories or less for high schools
    3. Contain no more than 230 milligrams of sodium per snack portion.
    4. Contain zero Trans fat.
    5. Beverage guidelines
  • Elementary schools may offer bottled water, lowfat and non-fat milks (up to 8 oz) and 100% Tropicana fruit juice (max 6.75 oz/120 calories or less).
  • Middle schools may offer bottled water, 100% fruit juice (up to 8 oz) and lowfat and non-fat milks (up to 8 oz).
  • Powerade, teas and large fruit juices are no longer available in middle school.
  • High schools may offer bottled and flavored water, Powerade (max 12 oz), 100% fruit juice (max 12 oz), Vitaminwater, Fuze, lowfat and non-fat milks, and approved AHG beverages.
    6. Elementary students may purchase a maximum of two different snacks per day.

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Current meal prices

Reduced Price Breakfast: $0.30
Reduced Price Lunch: $0.40

Full Price Breakfast
Elementary: $1.25
Secondary: $1.40

Full Price Lunch
Elementary: $2.00
Secondary Classic: $2.50
Secondary Alternative: $3.00

Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired 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.

 

The School Board of Pasco County, Florida does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, activities or in its hiring and employment practices.

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