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Nutritional Policy

 

More than 30 percent of Texas children are considered overweight or obese, which is significantly higher than the nation as a whole. Our schools are in a powerful position to influence children, which is why we created the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy.   

 

These nutrition guidelines are a result of a collaborative effort among parents, school administrators, health professionals and members of the food industry. Its purpose? To promote a healthier environment in Texas schools and help ensure a healthier future for Texas children. 

 

 

Texas Administrative Code 

TITLE 4

AGRICULTURE

PART 1

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

CHAPTER 26

FOOD AND NUTRITION DIVISION

SUBCHAPTER A

TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL NUTRITION POLICY

 

Rules

§26.1

Statement of Purpose

§26.2

Definitions

§26.3

Elementary Schools

§26.4

Middle/Junior High Schools

§26.5

High Schools

§26.6

Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value (FMNV)

§26.7

Exemptions to the Policy

§26.8

Healthy Nutrition Environment

§26.9

Compliance and Penalties

 

 

 For more information please visit the Texas Department of Agriculture website.