Starting with the 2006-2007 school year, school offerings must comply with the district’s new health and wellness policy. At the request of teachers in the Lebanon R-3 district, members of LEA created this list of acceptable snack items. This list is not to be construed as a definitive or exhaustive list, but rather is a starting place for teachers who want alternative suggestions for classroom snack items. This is a document in process and may be revised as needed. Teachers may want to provide copies of this page to any parents who are planning a class party. Remember that all parties are to be held after lunch.

Keep in mind that ANY food or drink item provided to students must meet the following criteria:Not more than 35% of total calories may come from fat, except for nuts, seeds and

nut butters (See #1 below)Not more than 35% of a product’s weight may come from sugar, except for fruit

(without added sugar) (see #2 below)Not more than 250 calories per selling unit is allowed. (see #3 below)Sodas must be zero calorie sodas.

Therefore, sugar-free and fat-free products may be included on this list, such as:Sugar free candy and gumSugar free jello or puddingSugar free whipped toppingSugar free cookiesSugar free KoolaidFat free jerkyFat free chips (Ruffles, etc)Sugar free jelly

Note that not all sugar free and fat-free items could possibly be listed here.

#1:This ratio must be under35%. In this example,90 / 160 = 56.25%, makingthis item inappropriate forclassroom use.

#2:This ratio must beunder 35%. In thisexample, 1g of sugar /Total weight of 47g =2.1%, making an acceptable ratio.

#3:Total calories per servingmust be below 250. In thisexample, 160 calories per servingwould make for an acceptable snack.

Healthy Snacks in R-3 Classrooms

Suggested beverages:Milk (2%, low-fat or skim/nonfatWater100% fruit juiceCrystal LightFruit-flavored bottled watersZero calorie sodasPowerade

Suggested foods:Fresh fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, grapes)ApplesauceFruit cupsCheese (sliced, string cheese, cubed)Dried fruit (raisins, dried apricots, dried cranberries, banana chips)Raw vegetables (celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower) and dipChex mixTrail mixGranola barsPlain granolaDry cereals (Cheerios, Kix, Rice Crispies, Frosted Mini Wheats) Breakfast bars/cereal barsNuts (peanuts, etc) (Be aware of nut allergies!)Seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds)PretzelsCrackers (saltine, wafers, whole wheat, goldfish, Nacho Cheese Gripz, Wheat Thins,

Oyster Crackers)PopcornTortilla chips and salsaRice cakesBread sticksFlat breads (tortillas)Cookies (gingersnaps, animal crackers, fig bars, oatmeal)Graham crackersPeanut butter and crackersBread (toasted, lightly spread with light margarine, French bread, Hawaiian sweet rolls)BagelsPopsicles and Freeze PopsTunaBaked Lay’s potato chipsPicklesWafflesSherbetCorn MuffinsIce Cream Cake conesJiffy Blueberry muffinsYogurt cups, Yoplait Go-Gurts This document was created in July 2006.

Reminder: all items must bepre-packaged and cannot behomemade. Also, be awareof possible student allergies.