Suggestions for Nutritious Snacks
Beverages
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Fruit juices
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Fruit smoothies
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Milk, non-fat or low-fat, plain or flavored |
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Approved sparkling or plain water |
Low-fat Grain Foods
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Mini-bagel bread sticks |
Animal crackers |
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Graham crackers |
Soft pretzel, plain or flavored |
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English muffin |
Pretzels |
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Mini-rice cakes, flavored |
Low-fat sports bars |
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Fig Newtons |
Backed tortilla chips with salsa |
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Low-fat fruit or grain muffin (3 oz) |
Vanilla wafers |
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Dry cereal, individual servings |
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Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
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In-season, fresh fruit |
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Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower with low-fat dip or salad
dressing |
Additional Treats
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100% fruit snacks |
Fruit bars |
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Frozen low-fat yogurt |
Frozen Fruit bars |
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Low-fat pudding, plain or as a parfait |
Fat free popcorn |
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Beef jerky - 95%fat free |
Fruit, nut and/or grain trail mixes |
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Peanut butter and crackers |
Low-fat string cheese |
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Low-fat sandwich cookies (chocolate or vanilla) |
Yogurt splits (yogurt, banana with toppings) or parfaits |
Entree Suggestions for School Parties
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Salads mad with
pasta, meat, and/or vegetables |
Tortilla wraps filled
with meat and/or vegetables |
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Baked potato with
vegetable or chili topping |
Grilled or baked
vegetable or cheese quesadilla |
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Pasta with marinara sauce |
Sub sandwiches |
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Pizza bagels (or English muffins) |
Bean burrito |
Additional Items not Restricted by Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value Policy
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Ice cream |
Cookies |
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Dips |
Cupcakes |
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Chips |
Cakes |
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Candy containing chocolate and/or nuts |
Non-carbonated beverages including punch, lemonade, Kool-Aid |
Non-Food Reward Ideas
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Pencils |
Stars |
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Stickers |
Certificates |
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Rulers |
Movie Coupons |
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Coupons for extra
computer time, free time, reading time, etc. |
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