Are there any foods or beverages that must be included in vending machines or school stores or as a la carte items as part of the Nutrition Content Standards?
There are no beverages that must be included. If a school offers foods as a la carte items or in school stores or vending machines, at least two fruits or vegetables (non-fried) must be offered with no more than one being a juice option. Also, 50% of grains offered must be whole grain, which is determined by primary ingredient by weight (i.e., first ingredient listed by weight is a whole grain).