Nutrition and Wellness

 

Washoe County School District recognizes the importance of student wellness in order for students and families to get the most out of learning and school.

Proper nutrition is a major component of achieving optimal student wellness. 

Click this link to access the USDA Smart Snacks guidance page

 

Snacks at all grade levels need to meet the following requirements:

• 200 calories or less
• 200mg of sodium or less
• Total fat needs to be 35% of calories or less
• Saturated fat needs to be less than 10% of calories
• 0 grams of trans fat
• Total sugar needs to be 35% by weight or less