Snack Foods

The Alliance Competitive Foods Guidelines were developed to help students make healthier food choices in the school environment.  The Guidelines cover foods offered outside of the reimbursable school meal program such as products sold in school vending machines, a la carte lines, snack bars, fundraisers, and school stores. To download the Alliance School Competitive Food Guidelines, click on the "Print Product Lists and Guidelines" tab. Healthier snack options adhere to the following nutritional guidelines: Up to 150 calories for elementary, 180 for middle school, 200 for high school Up to 35% calories from fat Up to 10% calories from saturated fat 0g trans fat Up to 35% sugar by weight

Snacks for Elementary School Includes snacks containing up to 150 calories.   Snacks for Middle School Includes snacks containing up to 180 calories.   Snacks for High School Includes snacks containing up to 200 calories.   Bars Includes: Granola bars Energy bars Reduced sugar bars   Chips Includes: Baked chips Popped potato chips Multi-grain chips   Nuts and Trail Mix Includes: Peanuts Raisins Sunflower seeds   Crackers Includes: Graham crackers Whole grain crackers   Popcorn Includes: Lite popcorn Kettle corn   Pretzels Includes: Soft pretzels Whole grain pretzels  Pretzel rods