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You play an important role in helping kids get the nutrition they need to grow and learn. Use this guide to learn how.  \nIf you didn’t check a box and still want to learn more about encouraging kids to choose Smart Snacks, [visit](visit TeamNutrition. USDA.gov)[ TeamNutrition. USDA.gov](visit TeamNutrition. USDA.gov).  \nA Guide to Smart Snacks in School | 3  \nWhy are Smart Snacks important?  \n1  \n2  \n3  \n4  \nAlmost a quarter of kids’ daily calories may come from snacks.  \nKids who have healthy eating patterns are more likely to perform better academically.  \nKids consume more healthy foods and beverages during the school day. When Smart Snacks are available, the healthy choice is the easy choice.  \nSmart Snacks Standards are a Federal requirement for all foods sold outside the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.  \nWhich foods and beverages sold at school need to meet the Smart Snacks Standards?  \n1  \n2  \n3  \nAny food and beverage sold to students at schools during the school day,* other than those foods provided as part of the school meal programs.  \nExamples include à la carte items sold in the cafeteria  \nand foods sold in school stores, snack bars, and vending machines.  \nFoods and beverages sold during fundraisers, unless these items are not intended for consumption at school or are otherwise exempt by your State agency.  \n* The school day is defined as the midnight before to 30 minutes after the end of the school day.  \nThe Smart Snacks Standards apply only to locations on the school campus that are accessible to students. So, this does not include places like the teachers’ lounge, although you may choose to vend healthy snacks there, too.  \nHow can I tell if my snack meets the Smart Snacks Standards?  \n1  \n2  \nEnter information from the food or beverage’s Nutrition Facts panel and ingredients list into the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Smart Snacks Product Calculator ([https://www.healthiergeneration.org/](https://www.healthiergen","cbCaibciSGPPTYmO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibciSGPPTYmO","pdf",2106191,16,"English","# Learn about Smart Snacks\n## Why are Smart Snacks important?\n## Which foods and beverages sold at school need to meet the Smart Snacks Standards?\n## How can I tell if my snack meets the Smart Snacks Standards?\n## Does USDA have a list of approved foods and beverages?\n## Finding information on the Nutrition Facts panel and ingredients list\n## What are the Smart Snacks Standards for foods?","[{\"question\":\"What makes a snack a Smart Snack under the standards?\",\"answer\":\"A snack or entrée must meet the general nutrition standards and the applicable Smart Snacks Standards for foods or beverages sold to students. 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