School Nutrition Scavenger Hunt

School Nutrition Scavenger Hunt
September 5, 2014
Instructions: Individually or with a small group of 2-4 people, review the questions below and provide
your best answer. Some answers are in the resources provided and others will be shared after the
activity. Have fun!
1) When did the interim final rule for Smart Snacks in Schools take effect?
2) Smart Snacks in Schools gave USDA authority to establish nutrition standards for all foods and
beverages sold and provided outside of the Federal child nutrition programs in schools.
Circle one- True or False.
3) What is the definition of competitive foods?
4) Per Colorado law, what times of day must a service that sells food that competes with the
federally reimbursed food service program be closed?
5) School fundraisers selling foods that are intended to be sold to students and consumed on
campus must meet the Smart Snacks in Schools food and nutrient standards.
Circle one- True or False.
6) How many exempt food-based fundraisers are schools allowed each year?
7) Colorado has shifted previous state sodium-level requirements to align with the federal
nutrition standards set forth by USDA.
Circle one- True or False.
8) The School Lunch Protection Act of 2014 will now reimburse School Food Authorities for the 40cent co-pay for all lunch meals sold to students qualifying for reduced price for
which grade levels?