Healthy snacks should be promoted in all environments that we work and play. When chosen properly, snacks provide children and adults with the nutrients needed to support a well-balanced diet and healthy eating habits for a lifetime.
The Snackwise® Nutrition Rating system is a tremendous resource for any organization or individual interested in making healthier snack choices.
Schools
Schools play an important part in shaping our children's nutrition habits. The Snackwise® Nutrition Rating System is designed to help schools meet the Child Nutrition and Reauthorization Act: Local Wellness Policy that requires schools to establish nutrition standards for all snacks in vending machines, school stores, a la carte lines and other venues at school.
Business and Industry
Business and Industry play an important role in providing a healthy environment that supports the health and well-being of their employees. Healthy employees are more productive and committed to their work. A healthy environment supports healthy nutrition choices that include healthier snacks from vending machines, a la carte lunch lines and other venues.
At Home
Families are always looking for ways to ensure their children receive just the right balance of nutrients and calories. Nutrient dense foods provide large amounts of vitamins and minerals and few calories. The Snackwise® Nutrition Rating system helps families select healthier packaged snack foods by rating foods according to their nutritional value.
The Snackwise® Nutrition Rating system can be used at any school, business or home setting:
- Elementary schools
- Junior high schools
- High schools
- Home schools
- School nurses and nutritionists
- Colleges and universities
- Corporate offices
- Manufacturing and warehousing facilities
- Healthcare institutions
