“Schools should ensure that only nutritious and appealing foods and beverages are provided in school cafeterias, vending machines, snack bars, school stores, and other venues that offer food and beverages to students. In addition, nutrition education should be part of a comprehensive school health education curriculum” (CDC, 2015). Some schools, not all, have implemented more standardized guidelines of nutrition throughout the school day. A few of the standards for foods and beverages in schools as identified by CDC (2009) are to not use beverages or foods as a discipline or reward for academic performance, and to offer water at no charge throughout the school day to
“Schools should ensure that only nutritious and appealing foods and beverages are provided in school cafeterias, vending machines, snack bars, school stores, and other venues that offer food and beverages to students. In addition, nutrition education should be part of a comprehensive school health education curriculum” (CDC, 2015). Some schools, not all, have implemented more standardized guidelines of nutrition throughout the school day. A few of the standards for foods and beverages in schools as identified by CDC (2009) are to not use beverages or foods as a discipline or reward for academic performance, and to offer water at no charge throughout the school day to