{"id":10633,"date":"2025-04-03T16:28:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T02:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/?page_id=10633"},"modified":"2025-10-06T15:45:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T01:45:38","slug":"nutrition-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/haw\/school-services\/nutrition-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"N\u0101 K\u016blana Mea\u02bbai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro\">We believe that nutritious meals are fundamental to student success. Our school meal programs are designed to provide students with essential food groups like milk, meats, grains, and vegetables, contributing to improved diets and higher overall nutrient intake, as supported by research. By serving over 100,000 meals daily during the school year, we actively support student learning, physical activity, and overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smart Snack Nutrition Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The chart below provides an easy reference to the nutrition guidelines for food and beverages sold and served to students on campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NutritionGuidelinesWellnessChart-792x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NutritionGuidelinesWellnessChart-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NutritionGuidelinesWellnessChart-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NutritionGuidelinesWellnessChart-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NutritionGuidelinesWellnessChart-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NutritionGuidelinesWellnessChart-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NutritionGuidelinesWellnessChart-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NutritionGuidelinesWellnessChart.jpg 1692w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Glossary of Terms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/haw\/DOE%20Forms\/Health%20and%20Nutrition\/Glossary%20of%20Terms.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A glossary of terms related to school food<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smart Snack Nutrition Standards Resources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/HIDOESmartSnackStandards.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HIDOE Smart Snack Nutrition Standards<\/a> (PDF) for all foods\/beverages sold or provided in schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wSN26vGdpcjCgiGxmM92OyQJP0PHo_iT\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Non-food rewards and fundraising handout&nbsp;<\/a> (Google Doc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1zHUsfdYecpyoR30-bER-9wPwMll99mB7\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School fundraising ideas<\/a> (Google Doc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1G-y3SHxHNfaos0vhdLZMi9RAsDEbi0IIyCfjnBJAEGs\/edit?usp=sharing\">Example List of Acceptable Foods and Beverages<\/a> (Google Sheet) that meet HIDOE Smart Snack nutrition standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Last reviewed 11\/24\/24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools to assess compliance:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check if your snack is Smart Snack Approved.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodplanner.healthiergeneration.org\/calculator\/\">Smart Snack calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Do not use to calculate nutrition requirements for beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Menu information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Special Meal Accommodations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To request a meal modification please visit our <a href=\"\/haw\/school-services\/school-food-services\/special-meal-accommodations\/\">special meal accommodation page<\/a> no ka \u02bbike hou aku.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farm-to-School Media Releases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>E heluhelu e pili ana i n\u0101 ho\u02bboikaika \u02bbana o n\u0101 kula aupuni o Hawai\u02bbi e ho\u02bbohui i n\u0101 mea\u02bbai hou i ulu i ka \u02bb\u0101ina i k\u0101 l\u0101kou \u02bbai kula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdIE2GAn4M8KvJc5EqbpMBTj3ZI6Vs1LcWgW882OcTdMzPP5KFqn5hbSdhXlgdTiJZBAwARmlFTLzdMtBVE1wSFOyPv9Ha-f-wWsPir2vhTiyR_vzOb7jv2-scxJpaZtCRbpxXs0g?key=xp5OSTKiw_nMpld412VUXDHd\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:989px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/haw\/2023-over-70-oahu-public-schools-offer-fresh-local-poi-to-students-and-staff\/?highlight=Over%2070%20O%26%23039%3Bahu%20public%20schools%20offer%20fresh%20local%20poi%20to%20\">\u02bbOi aku ma mua o 70 mau kula aupuni o O\u02bbahu e h\u0101\u02bbawi i n\u0101 poi hou i n\u0101 haum\u0101na a me n\u0101 limahana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/haw\/2023-nearly-60-hawaii-public-schools-offer-local-uala-for-national-farm-to-school-month\/?highlight=local\">Ma kahi kokoke i 60 mau kula aupuni o Hawai\u02bbi e h\u0101\u02bbawi ana i ka \u02bbuala k\u016bloko no ka mahina \u02bbai o ka Lahui i ka mahina kula<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/haw\/2023-hidoe-seeks-feedback-and-product-information-in-effort-to-increase-locally-sourced-food-in-schools\/?highlight=food\">HIDOE seeks feedback and product information in effort to increase locally sourced food in schools.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/haw\/2024-poi-served-at-36-hawaii-public-schools-as-part-of-effort-to-boost-local-menu-items\/?highlight=local\">Ua lawelawe \u02bbo Poi ma n\u0101 kula aupuni he 36 ma ke \u02bbano o ka ho\u02bboikaika \u02bbana i ka ho\u02bboikaika \u02bbana i n\u0101 mea papa kuhikuhi k\u016bloko\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/haw\/2025-local-apple-bananas-featured-on-hawai%ca%bbi-public-school-breakfast-menus\/?highlight=banana%20\">H\u014d\u02bbike \u02bbia ka mai\u02bba \u02bb\u0101pala k\u016bloko ma n\u0101 papa \u02bbaina kakahiaka o ke kula aupuni o Hawai\u02bbi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiipublicschools.org\/haw\/2025-hawai%ca%bbi-public-school-students-served-green-eggs-and-ham-fried-rice-breakfast-featuring-local-green-onions\/?highlight=green%20onion\">H\u0101\u02bbawi n\u0101 haum\u0101na kula aupuni o Hawai\u02bbi i n\u0101 hua \u02bb\u014dma\u02bboma\u02bbo a me ka laiki palai ham i ka \u02bbaina kakahiaka<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u02bb\u014clelo Ho\u02bboka\u02bbawale \u02bbole USDA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>E like me ke k\u0101n\u0101wai k\u012bwila federal a me n\u0101 lula a me n\u0101 kulekele k\u012bwila o ka US Department of Agriculture (USDA), ua p\u0101p\u0101 \u02bbia k\u0113ia ke\u02bbena mai ka ho\u02bbokae \u02bbana ma muli o ka l\u0101hui, ka waiho\u02bbolu\u02bbu, ke \u02bbano o ka l\u0101hui, ka wahine (me ka \u02bbike k\u0101ne k\u0101ne a me ka mana\u02bbo wahine), ke k\u012bn\u0101, ka makahiki, a i \u02bbole ka ho\u02bbopa\u02bbi a i \u02bbole ka ho\u02bbopa\u02bbi \u02bbana no ka hana pono k\u012bwila ma mua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiki ke loa\u02bba ka \u02bbike papahana ma n\u0101 \u02bb\u014dlelo \u02bb\u0113 a\u02bbe ma waho o ka \u02bb\u014dlelo Pelekania. Pono n\u0101 po\u02bbe me ke kino k\u012bn\u0101 e koi ana i n\u0101 ala kama\u02bbilio \u02bb\u0113 a\u02bbe e loa\u02bba ai ka \u02bbike o ka papahana (e la\u02bba, Braille, pa\u02bbi nui, leo leo, American Sign Language), pono e kelepona i ka moku\u02bb\u0101ina kuleana a i \u02bbole ke ke\u02bbena k\u016bloko e ho\u02bbokele nei i ka papahana a i \u02bbole USDA&#039;s TARGET Center ma (202) 720-2600 (leo a me TTY) a i \u02bbole e kelepona i\u0101 USDA ma o ka Federal Relay Service ma (700) 387.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No ka waiho \u02bbana i kahi ho\u02bbopi\u02bbi ho\u02bbokae papahana, pono ka mea ho\u02bbopi\u02bbi e ho\u02bbopiha i kahi Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form i hiki ke loa\u02bba ma ka p\u016bnaewele ma: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf\">https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf<\/a>, mai kekahi ke\u02bbena USDA, ma ke kelepona \u02bbana (866) 632-9992, a i \u02bbole ma ke k\u0101kau \u02bbana i kahi leka i kuhikuhi \u02bbia i\u0101 USDA. Pono i loko o ka leka ka inoa o ka mea ho\u02bbopi\u02bbi, helu wahi, helu kelepona, a me kahi wehewehe i k\u0101kau \u02bbia no ka hana ho\u02bbokae i \u02bb\u014dlelo \u02bbia me n\u0101 kiko\u02bb\u012b k\u016bpono e ho\u02bbomaopopo i ke Kakauolelo Kokua no n\u0101 Kuleana Kivila (ASCR) e pili ana i ke \u02bbano a me ka l\u0101 i \u02bb\u014dlelo \u02bbia he uhaki pono k\u012bwila. Pono e waiho \u02bbia ka palapala AD-3027 i ho\u02bbopau \u02bbia i USDA e:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>leka uila:<br>Oihana Mahiai o Amerika<br>Keena o ke Kokua Kakauolelo no na Pono Kivila<br>1400 Alanui K\u016b\u02bboko\u02bba, SW<br>Wasinetona, DC 20250-9410; a i \u02bbole<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fax:<br>(833) 256-1665 a i \u02bbole (202) 690-7442; a i \u02bbole<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>leka uila:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20241211032959\/mailto:program.intake@usda.gov\">program.intake@usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u02bbO k\u0113ia ke\u02bbena he mea h\u0101\u02bbawi manawa like.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We believe that nutritious meals are fundamental to student success. Our school meal programs are designed to provide students with essential food groups like milk, meats, grains, and vegetables, contributing to improved diets and higher overall nutrient intake, as supported by research. 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