Choose Sensibly (www.nyssfsa.org)

The Choose Sensibly program encourages students to apply what they are being taught in the classroom in order to make sensible snack choices. All foods may be appropriate choices some of the time. Reading nutrition labels to make sensible choices is a skill which students need to develop  and practice. Learning to make sensible choices will provide our children  with the ability to use their knowledge of nutrition  throughout their lives.

Our snacks all meet the criteria of the Choose Sensibly program, specifically:

Snacks:

• 7 grams or less of fat
• 2 grams or less of saturated fat
• 15 grams or less of sugar
• 360 milligrams or less of sodium

Beverages:

• one serving per package
• All low fat milk, including low fat flavored milks, are acceptable
• Juice drinks must contain at least 25% real juice
• Beverages with milligrams or less of caffeine
• Water or flavored waters shall not contain added sugar, artificial sweetners or caffeine