Sugar & Sodium Standards: What You Need to Know

Join us for a practical overview of the new USDA sugar and sodium requirements and what they mean for your program. We’ll break down the latest guidelines, timelines for compliance, and strategies for identifying products that meet the standards. This session will provide clear steps to prepare for changes, ensure compliance, and make informed product choices. Implications for acceptance and participation will be shared from a district perspective.

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Learning Objectives

1. Understand how industry manufacturers are adapting products to meet the new USDA sugar and sodium standards and what those changes mean for school district purchasing decisions.
2. Evaluate product formulations, nutrition documentation, and manufacturer communications to determine compliance with updated USDA requirements and implementation timelines.
3. Apply lessons learned from school district to plan for compliance while supporting menu acceptance, operational feasibility, and student participation.

Earning CEUs
SNA CEUs: 1.0
Key Area 2000: Operations
Key Topic 2400: Purchasing/Procurement
Sub Topic 2430: USDA Foods/DOD/Diverted Foods