Competitive Food Sales

APS School Gardens

Many APS schools are participating in creating school gardens.

Learn more about School Gardens.

Nutrition at APS is an integration of programs that provide access to:

• A variety of nutritious, affordable and appealing meals and snacks for students
• Nutrition education
• An environment that promotes healthy eating behaviors

Food and Beverage Information

The U.S. Department of Agriculture along with the New Mexico Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods updated the nutrition standards for all food and beverage items sold to students during the school day, including all sold via vending machines, DECA and parent organization stores, snack bars and fundraising.                                        

Also see:

• Summary Snack Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Resources and Materials

A number of tools and resources are available to help schools identify food and beverage items that meet federal, state and district regulations. See the resources below for information about the Smart Snacks requirements, helpful tools, and ways to encourage children to make healthier snack choices that give them the nutrition they need to grow and learn.

• A Guide to Smart Snacks in School
• Know Your Products! Use the Smart Snacks Calculator and/or Navigator to help identify if your current food/beverage meets the nutrition standards.
• APS Approved Snack List (PDF)
• APS Approved Pepsi Beverage List (exclusive beverage contract) (PDF)
• USDA Choose My Plate 10 Tips Nutrition Education Series
• “Smart Snacks in School: Fundraisers” (USDA) (PDF)
• “Best Practices for Healthy School Fundraisers” (USDA) (PDF)
• Approved Vendors for Vending Machines (PDF)
• APS Flowchart for Fundraising with Food Items (DOCX)
• APS Flowchart for Fundraising with Beverages (DOCX)