NUTRITION & FITNESS
Eating a healthy balanced diet accompanied by regular exercise is essential in maintaining physical and mental health and well-being.
Key things you need to know about leading a healthy lifestyle are:
Well-nourished students have higher test scores, increased school attendance, improved concentration, and improved classroom behavior. Students, who are physically fit, sleep better and are better able to handle the physical and emotional challenges that they encounter during the day.
Smart snack
Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools (GCCS) is focused on the health of our school environment. Our school district has established nutrition standards for all snacks sold in school by any entity, including parent/student organizations, teachers, boosters, fundraisers, or the food and nutrition services department. These standards for snack sales are in effect from any time before school through 1/2 hour after school, in accordance with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, the USDA and our district Wellness Policy. Non-compliant foods may be sold from 1/2 hour after school through the end of the day. These standards carefully balance science-based nutrition guidelines with practical and flexible solutions to promote healthier eating on campus.
For more information and specific details on these guidelines, click here
Take the guess work out of your day! Answer a series of questions to see if your product meets the USDA’s Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards*. Then save and print for your records!
*Results from this calculator have been determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be accurate in assessing product compliance with the Federal requirements for Smart Snacks in Schools provided the information is not misrepresented when entered into the Calculator.
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.