Schools not Selling Unhealthy Food and Beverages

Why it Matters:Often school-aged children are not getting the recommended levels of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products. In fact, one in every three children is overweight or obese, which can lead to chronic disease, illness and early mortality. Children who eat nutritious meals/snacks and maintain an active lifestyle can avoid these issues and also tend to excel in school; therefore this measure tracks the percentage of schools that do not sell the following foods and beverages anywhere at school outside the school food service program: baked goods that are not low in fat (e.g., cookies, crackers, cakes, pastries), salty snacks that are not low in fat (e.g., regular potato chips), candy (i.e., chocolate or non-chocolate candy), soda pop or fruit drinks that are not 100% juice and sports drinks.