Can foods of minimal nutritional value such as cupcakes or cookies be provided to students for celebrations/parties?
A. The rule only applies to the sale of foods and/or beverages. If foods are provided not sold, the rule does not apply. • Q. If an after school Teen Center, sponsored by a community program, which is open to students only, and held in a facility on school property sells food to the students, must the foods that are sold meet the nutritional standards of this rule? Who benefits from the sale of foods in this situation? A. The foods and beverages that are sold to students at this Teen Center must meet the nutritional standards of this rule. The sponsor of the Teen Center can benefit from these sales, only in accordance with school board policy. • Q. Are cough drops and chewing gum defined as foods? A. Yes. Federal Regulations consider cough drops and chewing gum foods of Minimal Nutritional Value. This regulation can be accessed at: www.fns.usda.gov • Q. Can soda, chips, and candy be sold to the school staff? A. Yes. Exception A of the rule applies to such sales. • Q. Can school staff c
