Oregon School Nutrition Standards

(OSNS)

Snack Standards

ORS 336.423

January 2010

Snack Definition Supplement to a meal

Individually packaged or bulk

Portions must be single serving

Any item not a beverage or an entree

Data from Nutrition Facts Label or nutrient analysis

Standards for All Grades 35% of total calories from fat

10% of calories from saturated fat

.5 grams trans fat

35% sugar by weight except fruits and vegetables

Calorie Standards by Grade Level Elementary 150 calories

Middle School 180 calories

High School 200 calories

Exemptions Only specific products listed in the law Must meet all other standards to qualify Foods of Minimal Nutrition may not sold

Sodas - sweetened or unsweetened, jellies and gums, marshmallows and fondants, licorice, spun candy and candy coated popcorn

Additional information USDA Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value

Foods of Minimal Nutrition exempt list Exempt items must still meet OSNS

35% Total Fat Exemption Legumes – peas, beans, lentils, garbanzos,

peanuts, soybeans Nuts and nut butters Seeds Eggs Non-fried vegetables Cheese (defined by Food Buying Guide)

Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs

10% Saturated Fat Exemption Nuts, eggs, cheese Does not include

Nut butter Legumes (including peanut butter and

peanuts) Seeds Non-fried vegetables

Mixed Products Mixed products of listed items are

exempt but must meet all other limits Almonds plus walnuts exempt both 35% fat

10 % saturated fat limit Exempt items mixed with non-exempt

must meet all snack limits Yogurt covered raisins and nuts - must

meet all limits

Additional Presentations General Information Entrees & Beverages Standards Boosters, Student Stores, Fund Raisers Information for Vendors and Brokers Technical Details for FS Staff Instructions for Using Calculation Forms Located at

http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2895

Product Evaluation Aids Forms for manual and electronic

calculation Divided by entrees, snacks, beverages Located at:

http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2895

Questions? Link to FAQ’s Click on the link below to email

additional questions to ODE: ode.osns@state.or.us