TO:                   WHSD faculty, staff

FROM:            Karen Carlson, MS RD, & The Wellness Committee

RE:                   Acceptable foods for fund raising / classroom parties

DATE:             September 11, 2006

The new Wellness Policy dictates the kinds of foods that can be sold/offered to students during the school day. Here are some guidelines taken right from our approved Wellness Policy:

FUNDRAISING:

Packages will be in single serving sizes containing no more than 200kcal / serving.

Provide minimal or no trans fat.

Total fat will be less than 35% of total calories excluding nuts, seeds, nut butters & cheese.

No fried foods.

Food will not contain added sugar as the first ingredient.

Sodium content no more than 500 mg per serving.

No foods of minimal nutritional value  i.e. candy.

CLASSROOM PARTIES:

Along with single portion cupcakes or cookies, fresh fruits & vegetables shall be offered.

Beverages shall include low fat milk, 100% fruit juice or water.

Other foods are also acceptable if they follow the guidelines above, i.e. cheese & crackers,

unbuttered popcorn, nuts, pretzels & rice cakes