MIS Nutrition Guideline student snacks

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During the 2013-2014 school year The Magellan International School (MIS) created a guideline to ensure healthy snacks to MIS students. To achieve this goal the MIS Green Coach lead a process with the collaboration of MIS staff and students, as well as developed partnerships with local vendors. Below the 10 criteria and references for providing snacks to MIS students. More informaton contact Sayuri Yamanaka greencoach.austin@gmail.com

 

MIS Nutrition Guideline student snacks

1. Fresh fruit and vegetables with low pesticide residue, avoiding the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables.

Reference: EWG's 2013 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/list.php

 

2. rBGH) avoidance, Non dairy products that contains genetically engineered hormone (rBGH) and (rBST) Reference: http://www.sustainabletable.org/797/rbgh

 

3. GMO avoidance, Non-GMO Project Verified seal. We choose Non-GMO Project Verified chip/snack bags products.

Reference: http://www.nongmoproject.org/learn-more/understanding-our-seal/

 

4. Priority to seasonal and local produces. Check what’s on season and local produce.

Reference: http://www.edibleaustin.com/index.php/farmersmarkets

 

5. Limit sugar (12-15 grams of sugar) per portion/student.

    Reference: http://www.who.int/nutrition/sugars_public_consultation/en/

http://www.rodalenews.com/recommended-sugar-intake

 

The average American consumes around 22.2 teaspoons of added sugar every day, and both the World Health Organization and the American Heart Association (AHA) note that we should really be eating a fraction of that amount. The AHA says that adult women should get 5 teaspoons (20 grams) of sugar per day, adult men 9 teaspoons (36 grams), and children 3 teaspoons (12 grams). For comparison, a can of soda can have 40 grams, or about 10 teaspoons of sugar.

The American Heart Association recommends limiting sugar intake to no more than half of your daily discretionary calorie allowance: No more than 100 calories per day for women (about 6 teaspoons) and no more than 150 calories per day for men (9 teaspoons).

 

6. Bulk and Family size bags instead of individual wrapping snacks

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7. Gluten & dairy free options

 

8. Local sources (seasonal food from certified organic farms)

greengatefarms.net/

 

9. Non artificial food dyes

 

10. For children 3-4 years old, avoid choking food / highest risk food