Food Service Professionals Serving Northeast Alabama for over 33 years
We have put together the information on this page to help you develop wellness policies, lesson plan materials, and gather nutrition information. Hopefully you will find it helpfull.
Please contact us for more information on these topics and a complete explanation of the Alabama State Department of Education's nutritional guidelines for food and beverages sold in schools.
SUMMARY OF ALSDE's NUTRITION POLICY All foods sold through school stores and vending machines must meet ALL of the following guidelines: * Maximum package size: 1.25oz snacks, 1.3oz cereal bars, 2oz pastries * Maximum total fat content: 10% daily value (6.5 grams) * Maximum sodium content: 360 miligrams * Maximum carbohydrates: 30 grams * At least 5% daily value of at least one of the following: fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A, or vitamin C
