Texas Public School Nutrition Policy for Elementary Schools

Prohibited Foods During the School Day:
Soda Water
Candy
Popsicles
Chewing Gum

Allowable Nutritious Snacks (may be used for birthdays or other celebrations):
Fruit Juice; Fruit Smoothie
Milk-non fat/low fat
Graham Crackers; Animal Crackers; Wheat Crackers; Vanilla Wafers
English Muffin-whole wheat
Rice Cakes
Fig Newtons
Fruit or Grain Muffin-low fat
Dry Cereal
Pretzels
Baked Tortilla Chips
Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower
Low-fat Dip; Salsa
Frozen low fat Yogurt; Frozen Fruit Bars
Low-fat String Cheese
Fruit/Grain Bars
Fresh Fruit
Peanut Butter & Crackers(be careful of peanut allergies!)

No Cookies, Cakes, Pudding, Ice Cream or Frozen Desserts

Field trips are exempt.
Birthday treats must follow guidelines.
No food fundraising allowed.
"Competitive" foods are not allowed (vending machine food, pizza parties, school fundraisers).