Smart Snacks & Child Nutrition

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Smart Snacks Implementation Guide

PTA's Smart Snack Guide

Materials & Resources

The Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Network of Public Health Institutes, and Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project published five tip sheets as part of the Controlling Junk Food and the Bottom Line project:

Tip Sheet 1: Finances: Strategies to Maintain Revenues with Healthier Competitive Foods Standards

Tip Sheet 2: Creating and Implementing Policies for Healthier Competitive Foods Standards

Tip Sheet 3: Improving Access to Healthy Foods and Beverages Through Healthier Competitive Foods Standards

Tip Sheet 4: Student Education and Engagement to Support Healthier Competitive Foods Standards

Tip Sheet 5: Improving Cafeteria Strategies to Support Healthier Competitive Foods Standards

Helpful Links

National Association of State Boards of Education: Fundraising Exemption Policies Under Smart Snacks

Alliance for a Healthier Generation: Smart Snacks

United States Department of Agriculture - Smart Snacks

Center for Science in the Public Interest- Smart Snacks Graded

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Calculator

Alliance for a Healthier Generation - Smart Food Planner

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Model Wellness Policy

Questions?

Contact National PTA for additional information or assistance, and to request a training for your state or local PTA regarding Smart Snacks at programs@pta.org.