Foods and beverages sold at school outside of the federally reimbursable school nutrition programs are referred to as "competitive foods" because they compete with the traditional school lunch as a nutrition source. There are important concerns about the contribution of nutrients and total calories from competitive foods to the daily diets of school-age children and adolescents.

Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools offers both reviews and recommendations about appropriate nutrition standards and guidance for the sale, content, and consumption of foods and beverages at school, with attention given to foods and beverages offered in competition with federally reimbursable meals and snacks. It is sure to be an invaluable resource to parents, federal and state government agencies, educators and schools, health care professionals, food manufacturers, industry trade groups, media, and those involved in consumer advocacy.

• Front Matter
• Summary
• 1 Committee Task and Guiding Principles
• 2 Nutrition-Related Health Concerns, Dietary Intakes, and Eating Behaviors of Children and Adolescents
• 3 The School Environment
• 4 Foods and Beverages Sold Outside the School Meal Program
• 5 Recommended Standards and Actions for Competitive Foods in Schools
• 6 Next Steps
• 7 References
• Appendix A Acronyms and Glossary
• Appendix B Energy Requirements
• Appendix C Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods Sold in Elementary, Middle, or High School Set by States
• Appendix D Guidelines for Competitive Foods and Beverages
• Appendix E Open Sessions
• Appendix F Committee Member Biographical Sketches
• Index