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​Smart Snacks For K-12 Schools

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​National Food Group helps take the guesswork out of Smart Snack in school nutrition standards, and makes menu planning a breeze.

Give your students choices they will love! We offer a wide array of delicious, grab-and-go items sure to put smiles on kids' faces. From applesauce to sunflower seeds, we have the healthy options you're looking for.

To meet the Smart Snack requirements, all snacks must meet the following:

  • ≤ 200 calories
  • ≤ 35% of calories of total fat
  • < 10% of calories of saturated fat
  • Zero grams of trans fat
  • ≤ 200 mg of sodium
  • ≤ 35% of weight from total sugars in foods

National Food Group individually wrapped Smart Snack items include:

  • Zee Zees Applesauce Cups
  • Zee Zees Fruit Cups
  • Zee Zees Dried Fruit
  • Zee Zees Soft Baked Bars
  • Zee Zees Hummus & Dipz Cups
  • Zee Zees Sunflower Kernels
  • Zee Zees Crackers
  • Zee Zees Graham Crackers
  • And more

Learn More About Smart Snacks

National Food Group wants to make it easy for you to learn about Smart Snacks and all of their requirements. The resources listed below are a great sources of information about Smart Snacks and the approved National Food Group Smart Snack list options.

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation works with schools, companies, community organizations, healthcare professionals and families to transform the conditions and systems that lead to healthier kids and prevent childhood obesity. Learn More: Alliance For A Healthier Generation

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