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Last Updated: 7/29/2013
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Last Updated: 7/29/2013
The Healthy Snack Standards for Foods and Beverages at School (2005) approved by the Alabama State Board of Education prohibits the sale of foods of minimal nutritional value (FMNV) as determined by the USDA at all schools during meal times, anywhere on campus. In addition, no one on the school campus may provide access to FMNV for sale or for free, with the exception of birthday cakes and/or cupcakes which may be allowed on an infrequent basis. Schools are prohibited from selling or providing free of charge any food or meal that is in competition with the scheduled school meal. They are also required to restrict student access to concessions, extra sales, vending and fundraisers during the meal periods.
Healthy Snack Standards for Foods and Beverages at School (2005) outlines maximum portion size restrictions for all foods or beverages served or made available to students on school campuses, with the exception of school meals, which are governed by the USDA. Fried potato products (fries, tater tots, etc.) should be limited to a 3 ounce portion size. The following guidelines are required for nutrient content for single servings of snacks: (1) Low or moderate in fat (10% or less Daily Value of total fat), (2) Less than 30 grams of carbohydrate, (3) Less than 360 mg of sodium, (4) Contain 5% Daily value or more of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, calcium, OR fiber.
A resolution(2007) adopted by the Alabama State Board of Education restricts the sale of beverages during the school day, with full compliance expected by the 2008-2009 school year. Under the resolution, no full-calorie sodas may be sold at any school. The restrictions are as follows:
Elementary and Middle schools:
High Schools:
Last Updated: 12/27/2013
Code 20-7-133 (2003) requires the creation of a Child Health Advisory Committee, whose primary responsibility, according to Code 20-7-134 (2003), is to develop nutrition and physical activity standards and policy recommendations for the State Board of Education, which is then charged with implementation. The State Board of Education's Rules Governing Nutrition and Physical Activity Standards in Arkansas Public Schools (2012) and Child Health Advisory Committee Recommendations for Standards to Implement through Rules & Regulations provide criteria for all foods and beverages served, sold and made available to students at elementary, middle and high school campuses.
Middle/Junior and High Schools
Exceptions to the restrictions are outlined in the Rules Governing Nutrition and Physical Activity Standards in Arkansas Public Schools.
Last Updated: 7/29/2013
ARS 15-242 (2007) requires the Department of Education to develop nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold or served on the school grounds of elementary schools, middle schools and junior high schools during the normal school day. Pursuant to ARS 15-242 (2007), elementary and middle schools are required to abide by the Arizona Nutrition Standards (2007). The Standards apply to all foods served/sold in vending machines, snack bars, a la carte, fundraisers and school events, regardless of whether or not they are exempt from the USDA FMNV food list.
The Arizona Nutrition Standards (2007) include the following provisions:
Food standards:
Certain exceptions to the food standards are included in the Arizona Nutrition Standards (2007).
Beverage standards:
Maximum portion sizes for both food and beverages are outlined in the Arizona Nutrition Standards (2007).
Explicitly prohibited items include all deep fat fried chips and crackers and foods whose final preparation method is deep fried. In addition, all whole milk products, caffeinated/energy drinks and carbonated beverages are prohibited.
The Voluntary Arizona Nutrition Standards for High Schools are an extension of the Arizona Nutrition Standards and include the following provisions (all provisions are strictly voluntary):
Food Standards: NSLP Entrees Sold a la Carte:
· MAX 400 calories
· Portion size cannot exceed portion size of an NSLP reimbursable entrée
· Final preparation cannot be deep-fat fried
· Recommended: 2 mg sodium or less per calorie
· Recommended: Trans fat free food
Food Standards: Non-NSLP Entrees Sold a la Carte
· MAX 400 calories
· No more than 35% total calories from fat (exceptions noted)
· No more than 10% of total calories from saturated fat (exceptions noted)
· No more than 35% sugar by weight (Exception: Solid dairy products, fruits, and vegetables may exceed sugar by weight standard.)
· Minimum 1 gram fiber (Exception: Solid dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and jerky are exempt from fiber standard)
· Final preparation method cannot be deep-fat fried
· Recommended: 2 mg sodium or less per calorie served
· Recommended: Trans fat free food
· All deep-fat fried chips and crackers restricted outside NSLP meals
Food Standards: all other non-entree type food items:
· Same as Non-NSLP entrees sold a la carte except:
o MAX 300 cal (not 400 cal) per serving for all other items
Voluntary standards apply to all foods and beverages sold in vending machines, snack bars, a la carte, fundraisers and school events during the normal school day. Guidelines do NOT apply to classroom parties.
Beverage Standards:
· At least 50% of available beverages must include…
o WATER (May contain natural or non-caloric sweeteners, no portion size restriction)
o MILK/ALTERNATIVES (reduced-fat 2% or less, rice, nut or soy milk, flavored milk may contain no more than 4 grams of sugar per oz,12 oz max
o JUICE (May contain no less than 50% fruit and/or vegetable juice, 16 oz max)
o FRUIT SMOOTHIE (Yogurt or Ice based, must contain no less than 50% fruit or fruit juice, max 400 calories,16 oz max)
No more than 50% of available beverages served may include:
o Sports drinks, electrolyte-replacement drinks (12 oz max)
o Diet beverages 20 oz max (including diet soda - If NSLP participant, considered FMNV and cannot be sold where reimbursable meals are sold and eaten. Restricted access recommended during entire school day
o Fruit juice drinks/ades 12 oz max
o Tea drinks16 oz max
Energy drinks are prohibited ("A beverage containing caffeine and labeled as, but not limited to, an energy drink, mood stimulant, or metabolism enhancer.")
Maximum portion sizes are outlined in the Voluntary Arizona Nutrition Standards for High Schools (2007).
Last Updated: 7/30/2013
Education Code 49431 (2005) stipulates that the only food that may be sold to a pupil during the school day at elementary school are full meals and individually sold portions of nuts, nut butters,seeds, eggs, cheese packaged for individual sale, fruit, vegetables that have not been deep fried, and legumes. An individually sold dairy or whole grain food item may be sold to pupils at an elementary school, except food sold as part of a USDA meal program, if it meets all of the following standards: (1) Not more than 35% of its total calories from fat, (2) Not more than 10% of its total calories from saturated fat, (3) Not more than 35% of its total weight shall be composed of sugar, including naturally occurring and added sugar, (4) Not more than 175 calories per individual food item. An elementary school may permit the sale of foods that do not comply with the regulations above as a part of as part of a school fundraising event if the items are sold by pupils of the school and the sale of those items takes place off of and away from school premises or the items are sold by pupils of the school and the sale of those items takes place at least one-half hour after the end of the school day.
Last Updated: 7/30/2013
SB12-086 (2012) prohibits a public school or institute charter school from making available to a student a food item that contains any amount of industrially produced trans fat. The prohibition applies to all food and
Last Updated: 7/31/2013
Beverages: Statute Chapter 170, Section 10-221q (2006) specifies that beverages that do not meet the requirements of state statute can never be sold from a vending machine or school store at any time, even after school hours. Approved beverages are limited to the following:
Food: Statute Chapter 169, Section 10-215f requires districts that participate in the National School Lunch Program to certify annually to the Department of Education whether all food items made available for sale will meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards. If the district implements healthy food certification under Statute Chapter 169, Section 10-215f of the Connecticut General Statutes, then all foods sold in vending machines and school stores must always meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards. In accordance with Statute Chapter 169, Section 10-215f, if a school district chooses to certify for the healthy food option (abiding by the Connecticut Nutrition Standards and receiving additional funding), all food offered for sale to students at all times, in all schools and from all sources (including, but not limited to school stores, vending machines, school cafeterias and any fundraising activities on school premises) must meet the Standards. This includes a la carte items in the cafeteria, fundraisers, snacks provided for a fee to students, food items offered for sale from an in-school culinary arts program, and foods provided for special occasions (e.g., end-of-the-year parties) if a fee is collected to cover the cost of food.
Statute Chapter 170, Section 10-221p (2006) requires each local board of education to make available in schools nutritious and low-fat foods which include low-fat dairy products and fresh or dried fruit at all times when food is available for purchase by students during the regular school day.
For all districts participating in USDA's National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, After-School Snack Program or Special Milk Program, Section 10-215b-1 (no link available) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies prohibits the sale of candy from thirty minutes before the start of any state or federally subsidized milk or food service program until thirty minutes after such program. If the district implements healthy food certification, the sale of candy is prohibited at all times. Section 10-215b-23 (no link available) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies specifies that the income from the sale to students of food and beverages anywhere on the school premises during this timeframe must accrue to the school food authority for the benefit of the school food service programs.
District of Columbia
Last Updated: 8/8/2013
Section 206 of the Healthy Students Act of 2010 requires that all beverages and snack foods provided by or sold in public schools and public charter school or provided by organizations participating in the Afterschool Meal Program, whether through vending machines, fundraisers, snacks, after-school meals, school stores, or other means, meet the requirements of the USDA's Healthier US Schools Challenge program at the Gold Level for competitive foods. Exceptions to this include: food and drinks available only to faculty and staff members, provided that school employees shall be encouraged to model healthy eating, food provided at no cost by parents, food sold or provided at official after-school events and adult education programs. The Office of the State Superintendent of Education may adopt standards that exceed these requirements.
Marketing: Section 206 of the Healthy Students Act of 2010 prohibits food and beverages that do not meet the USDA's Healthier US Schools Challenge program at the Gold Level for competitive foods from being advertised or marketed through posters, signs, book covers, scoreboards, supplies, equipment, or other means in public schools or public charter schools. After first issuing a warning, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education may impose a penalty on public schools and public charter schools that violate the requirements, not to exceed $500 per day, paid to the Healthy Schools Fund, subject to the right to a hearing requested within 10 days after notice or imposition of the penalty is sent.
Last Updated: 4/28/2013
Farm-to-School: Section 101 of the Healthy Students Act of 2010 defines "locally grown" and "locally processed", and requires public schools and public charter schools to serve locally grown, locally processed, and unprocessed foods from growers engaged in sustainable agriculture practices whenever possible. Preference shall be given to fresh unprocessed agricultural products grown and processed in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Last Updated: 7/31/2013
Statute Title 14, Sec 4136 (2011) prohibits public schools and school districts from making any food containing artificial trans fatty acid available to students in grades K-12 during school hours. A food contains trans fatty acid if it is labeled as containing vegetable shortening, margarine, or any kind of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, or if it contains more than 0.5 gram per serving of vegetable shortening, margarine, or any kind of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil as an ingredient.
Last Updated: 7/31/2013
Department of Agriculture Administrative Rule 5P-1.003 (2000) requires each district school board to control the sale of food and beverage items in competition with the district approved food service program, including those classified as "foods of minimal nutritional value," listed in Code of Federal Regulations 210, Appendix B. These items may be sold in secondary schools only, with the approval of the school board, one (1) hour following the close of the last lunch period. A school board may allow the sale of carbonated to students in high schools by a school activity or organization authorized by the principal at all times if a beverage of one hundred (100) percent fruit juice is sold at each location where carbonated beverages are sold. However, carbonated beverages may not be sold where breakfast or lunch is being served or eaten. Non-carbonated beverages, including one hundred (100) percent fruit juice, may be sold at all times during the day at any location. Consideration should be given to allowing only the sale of nutritious food and beverage items which meet at least USDA dietary guidelines for Americans.
Last Updated: 7/31/2013
State Board of Education Rule 160-5-6-.01 (2011) requires each local board of education to ensure participation by all schools in a state-approved nutrition program and provide a policy prohibiting the sale of food of minimal nutritional value, as described in Federal Rule. The policy must prohibit the sale of foods of minimal nutritional value (FMNV) in elementary schools from the beginning of the school day until the last lunch period when students are scheduled to return to class. For all other schools, FMNV must be prohibited in the dining, serving and kitchen areas during mealtime.
Last Updated: 7/31/2013
The following rules for all competitive foods and beverages on campus are compiled from the following sources: State Board of Education Policy 6810 (2007), HRS 302A-1146, the Hawaii Wellness guidelines (2006), and the Hawaii School Nutrition Standards.
Competitive Foods Vending Rules:
o No public schools may operate stores or sell merchandise except for school lunches, milk, ice cream, candy, and products made or grown at the school, without permission from the DOE.
o Competitive foods allowed for sale in elementary and secondary schools is limited to approved cafeteria supplementary items, and food prepared by culinary arts classes as part of their educational program.
o Sale of competitive foods is not permitted during the school day except for principal-approved all-school events.
Competitive Foods Nutrition Rules:
o All foods sold to students must comply with current USDA Dietary Guidelines
o Nutrition information must be readily available near the point of purchase.
o The following items are NOT to be sold anywhere on school property:
§ FMNVs as defined by the USDA
§ All foods listing sugar in any form as the first ingredient (such as candy)
§ Foods containing trans fats
o All snack items sold or served on school property, including items from a la carte lines and fundraisers, provided in classrooms, or served in the reimbursable After School Snack Program must meet the following standards. Standards do not apply to fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds.
§ NO more than 8g total fat per serving (except nuts and seeds)
§ NO more than 2g saturated fat per serving
§ NO more than 200 calories
§ Zero grams of trans fat
§ NO more than 200 mg sodium
§ NO more than 8g sugar
§ Preferably at least 2g dietary fiber (not required)
Competitive Beverages:
o Beverage selections in vending machines available to students shall only contain healthy beverages as approved by the Dept of Ed and must comply with current USDA Dietary Guidelines.
o Sale of approved beverages via vending machines allowed throughout the day EXCEPT during meal serving periods when only water may be sold.
o Approved Beverages for All Students:
§ Water without flavoring, additives or carbonation
§ 100% fruit juice
§ Low-fat and nonfat milk:
· Lactose-free and soy beverages are included
· Flavored milk with no more than 22g of total sugar per 8 oz portion
§ Caffeine-free, with the exception of trace amounts of naturally occurring caffeine substances
o Approved Beverages for Secondary Students After School:
§ All of the above beverages, plus:
§ Non-caffeinated, non-fortified beverages with less than 5 cal per portion as packaged (with or without nutritive sweeteners, carbonation, or flavoring)
§ Sports drinks are not available in the school setting except when provided by the school for student athletes participating in sport programs involving vigorous activity of more than one hour's duration.
Competitive Beverages Nutrition Rules:
o All beverages sold to students must comply with current USDA Dietary Guidelines
o Nutrition information must be readily available near the point of purchase.
o The following items are NOT to be sold anywhere on school property:
§ Beverages defined as FMNVs by the USDA
§ All beverages listing sugar in any form as the first ingredient
§ Beverages containing trans fats
o All beverage items sold or served on school property, including items from a la carte lines and fundraisers, provided in classrooms, or served in the reimbursable After School Snack Program must meet the following standards:
§ NO more than 8g total fat per serving
§ NO more than 2g saturated fat per serving
§ All beverages, except for water and 1% or less fat milk, may not exceed 12 oz.
§ Products containing 2% milk fat or more may not exceed 8 oz
§ Limit sugar
Last Updated: 7/31/2013
State Board of Education Rule 281 IAC 58.9-11 (2009) restricts the sale of a la carte, vending and regulated fundraising as follows:
The model Wellness Policy (2010), put forth by the Iowa Association of School Boards recommends district wellness policies to include school food nutrition requirements and guidelines for all foods available on campus.
Last Updated: 7/31/2013
The Department of Education adopted New Nutrition Standards for Idaho Schools (2009) and strongly encourages (does not require) each School Food Authority (SFA) to adopt the standards. The standards include limiting all a la carte foods to conform with the New Nutrition Standards.
Last Updated: 7/31/2013
State Board of Education 23 Illinois Administrative Code Ch. 1, Section 305.15 (2006) requires that all schools participating in the free lunch and breakfast programs adhere to the following regulations regarding food and beverage sales to students in grade eight and below during the regular school day (Also outlined in the School-Based Child Nutrition Programs Administrative Handbook (2008). Beverages sold to students shall include only (1) flavored, or plain whole, reduced fat (2%), low-fat (1%), or nonfat milk, (2) reduced fat and alternative dairy beverages (i.e., rice, nut or soy milk or any other USDA-approved alternative beverage), (3) fruit and vegetable drinks containing 50% or more juice, (4) non-flavored, -sweetened nonnon-carbonated water, (5) yogurt or ice based fruit smoothie that contains less than 400 calories and no added sugars and is made from fresh or frozen fruit or fruit drinks containing at least 50% fruit juice, (5) any beverage exempted from USDA's list of Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value. In addition, all schools participating in the free lunch and breakfast programs in which grades five and below are operating must prohibit the sale of all confections, candy and potato chips to students during meal periods.
Last Updated: 7/31/2013
IC 20-26-9-19 (2006) restricts foods and beverages that are served on the a la carte line of the cafeteria and are not part of federal school breakfast or lunch program. At least 50% of food and beverages choices for sale on school grounds must be better food choices." Better food and beverage choices" are defined as follows: (1) Fruit or vegetable drinks that are at least 50 percent juice and do not contain additional caloric sweeteners; (2) water and seltzer that does not contain added caloric sweetners; (3) low and fat-free milk, including non-dairy fortified milk (4) isotomic beverages; (5) foods that contain not more than 30 percent of total calories from fat, not more than 10 percent of total calories from saturated and trans fat, and not more than 35 percent of their weight from sugars not naturally occurring in fruits, vegetables or dairy products.
Last Updated: 7/29/2013
The Kansas State Board of Education requires all accredited K-12 schools in Kansas to implement the Exemplary level of the School Wellness Model Policy Guidelines (2010) for foods and beverages sold in vending machines. According to these guidelines, foods of minimal nutritional value (FMNV) cannot be sold on school property in areas accessible to students in elementary and middle schools until after the end of the school day and in secondary schools until one hour after the last lunch period. The Exemplary guidelines for vended foods and beverages are as follows:
Exemplary Level Food Standards:
Last Updated: 8/18/2013
KRS 158.854 (2005) specifies that vending machines, school stores, canteens, or fundraisers that sell beverages to students, teachers or groups may sell only "school-day-approved beverages" including water, 100% fruit juice, low-fat milk and any beverage that contains no more than 10 grams of sugar per serving.
· Calories from fat shall not exceed thirty (30) percent, excluding reduced fat (two (2) percent milk-fat or less), cheese, nuts, seeds, and nut butters.
· Calories from saturated fat shall not exceed ten (10) percent.
· Calories from sugar shall not exceed thirty-two (32) percent by weight.
· The grams of sugar shall not exceed fourteen (14) grams. This limit shall not apply to fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruits and vegetables.
· Chips, cereals, crackers, baked goods, and other snack items shall not contain more than 300 milligrams of sodium per serving.
· Pastas, meats, and soups shall not contain more than 450 milligrams of sodium per serving.
· Pizza, sandwiches, and main dishes shall not contain more than 600 milligrams of sodium per serving.
· The portion or pack size is limited to the following:
o 2 oz for chips, crackers, popcorn, cereal, trail mix, nuts, seeds, or jerky
o 1 oz for cookies
o 2 oz for cereal bars, granola bars, pastries, muffins, doughnuts, bagels or other bakery-type items
o 8 oz for non-frozen yogurt
o 4 oz for frozen dessert items, including low-fat or fat free ice cream, frozen juice bars, or frozen real fruit items
Last Updated: 9/5/2013
RS 17:197.1 (2009) restricts the sale of beverages and foods that can be sold on school grounds that are not part of the school food program beginning one half-hour before school begins and ending one-half hour after the school day ends to the following: (1) beverages (except milk and water) may not exceed 16 ounces, (2) 100% fruit or vegetable juice with no added sweeteners, (3) unsweetened flavored drinking water or unflavored drinking water, and (4) low-fat milk, skim milk, flavored milk and non-dairy milk. At the high school level, beginning the last ten minutes of the lunch period (except for beverages sold as part of the reimbursable lunch), beverages are limited to (1) bottled water, (2) no calorie or low-calorie beverages containing no more than 10 calories per 8 oz, (3) up to 12 oz of servings of beverages that contain 100% fruit juice with no added sweeteners and up to 120 calories per 8 oz.
(a) Food of minimal nutritional value
(b) Snacks or desserts that exceed 150 calories per serving, have more than 35% of their calories from fat, or have more than thirty grams of sugar per serving, except for unsweetened or uncoated seeds or nuts.
At the high school level, beginning the last ten minutes of each lunch period and except for food items sold as part of the school food program, the selection of food items offered for sale to students must be comprised of no more than fifty percent of the food items which meet any of the criteria stated above.
Except for items sold as part of the school food program, fresh pastries may not be sold to students at public elementary and secondary schools or on the grounds of public elementary and secondary schools at any time during a period beginning one-half hour before the start of the school day and ending one-half hour after the end of the school day.
737 of Bulletin 1196 (2003) only allows extra items to be sold to those who have received a complete meal and must occur when the meal is received and must meet the regulations for Child Nutrition Programs. The code further prohibits a la carte meal service. Extra sale items must meet component requirements as defined by the Child Nutrition Programs or must be an item offered on the menu that day. Exceptions to this rule (foods that may be sold as extras) include: milkshakes, frozen yogurt, yogurt, ice cream, and ice milk. Full-strength juice, milk and bottled water (unflavored with no additives) may be sold at any time during the day to students and adults whether or not they have purchased a meal. 753 encourages School Food Authorities to develop a policy that prohibits adults and students from taking carbonated beverages into the cafeteria during meal service.
741 of Bulletin 1196 (2003) threatens to withhold reimbursement for lunch, special milk and/or breakfast from schools if concessions, canteens, snack bars, or vending machines are operated for profit before the end of the last lunch period for grades K-6. Similarly, reimbursements will be withheld if competitive foods are sold before the last 10 minutes of each lunch period for grades 7-12. This includes all lunch periods including those schools with multiple lunch periods. School districts are required to establish local rules or regulations necessary to control the sale of foods in competition with meals served under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
Last Updated: 8/19/2013
HB4459 (2010) requires the Department of Public Health to develop regulations for all competitive foods and beverages sold on school grounds up to 30 minutes before the beginning of the school day or 30 minutes after the end of the school day. In the case of vending machines, however, the regulations apply at all times. The regulations may make reasonable exceptions for booster sales, fundraising and concession stands during the school day. The Department of Public Health must conduct a review of the regulations every 5 years and report the findings to the legislature. The report must include: (1) An assessment of success in implementing the regulations, (2) Challenges and barriers experienced in implementation (3) Changes in revenue received from reimbursable school meals and competitive food sales, (4) Changes in student participation in school meals, (5) recommendations for improvement of guidelines.
The standards define competitive foods are defined as those foods and beverages provided (1) school cafeterias, offered as a la carte items, (2) school buildings, including classrooms and hallways; (3) school stores; (4) school snack bars; (5) vending machines; (6) concession stands; (7) booster sales; (8) fundraising activities; (9) school-sponsored or school-related events; and (10) any other location on school property. The competitive food standards do not apply to competitive foods and beverages sold on school grounds up to 30 minutes before the beginning or 30 minutes after the end of the school day. This exception does not apply to vending machines, however, which must comply at all times. The standards also require that all public schools make plain potable water readily available to all students during the day at no cost to the students and offer fresh fruit and non-fried vegetables for sale at any location where food is sold (except non-refrigerated vending machines and those dispensing only beverages. Schools may not use fryolators in the preparation of competitive foods and are required to make nutrition information available for students for non-prepackaged competitive foods and beverages (excluding fresh fruits or vegetables and foods or beverages sold during the school day at booster sales, concession stands and other school-sponsored or school-related fundraisers and events).
Last Updated: 8/19/2013
Code 7-423 requires vending machines in public schools to have and use a timing device to automatically prohibit or allow access to vending machines in accordance with the nutrition policies established by the respective county school board.
Last Updated: 2/25/2014
Education Rule Chapter 51 (2006) bans the sale of foods of minimal nutritional value as defined by federal regulation 7
Last Updated: 8/19/2013
The State Board of Education and the Department of Education recommend the following standards for foods and beverages Served Outside the USDA Child Nutrition Programs at Elementary, Middle and High Schools in their Recommendations for all Foods and Beverages Available in Michigan Schools (2010). Standards apply to a la carte and vending. In addition, if classroom parties include food and/or beverages, at least half of the items offered should meet the standards. Fundraising activities should meet the standards, and fundraisers selling foods and/or beverages cannot be held less than 30 minutes before the firstlunch period stards, or less than 30 minutes after the final lunch period ends.
Last Updated: 8/19/2013
The Healthy Kids Bill (2010) establishes the Healthy Kids Award program to reward K-12 schools that implement policies and practices that create opportunities for students to be physically active and make healthy food choices throughout the school day. The program also seeks to integrate nutrition education and healthy food and beverage choices throughout the school environment, including classrooms, cafeteria, vending, school stores, and fund-raising.The program requirements align with the Institute of Medicine's guidelines for school food and beverages.
Last Updated: 8/28/2013
The Missouri Eat Smart Guidelines (2008) were developed to guide development of local wellness policies and include suggested nutrition standards for schools meals, a la carte items, vending/school stores, other foods available at school, and before- and after-school programs at three different levels: "Intermediate," "Advanced," and "Exemplary."
Last Updated: 12/29/2013
The Healthy Students Act (2007) requires the State Board of Education to adopt regulations for food choices, preparation and marketing. The State Board of Education's Beverage Regulations and Nutrition Standards include the following guidelines. Outside of meal periods, as of the 2008-09 school year, only the following beverage options may be sold through vending, student stores, snack bars and other fundraising programs:
These regulations apply to all MS school campuses during the regular and extended school day (7am-4pm). Extended day includes activities such as clubs, yearbook, student government, and childcare/latchkey programs. These regulations do NOT apply to school related events where parents and other adults constitute a significant portion of the audience or are selling beverages as boosters (i.e., interscholastic sporting events, plays, etc…)
§ WATER: Bottled
§ MILK: Low-fat and nonfat regular and flavored milk, includes nutritionally equivalent milk alternatives such as soymilk
· Up to 160 calories per 8 oz/Max 8 oz serving
§ JUICE: 100% juice with no added sweeteners that contains at least 10% of the recommended DC for three or more vitamins and minerals
· Up to 120 calories per 8 oz/Max 8 oz
· Up to 120 calories per 8 oz
Last Updated: 8/18/2013
No state policy.
North Carolina
Last Updated: 9/17/2013
Statute 115C-264.2 mandates the following vending machine standards: (1) Soft drinks are not to be sold (a) during breakfast or lunch periods, (b) at elementary schools or (c) contrary to the requirements of the National School Lunch Program; (2) Sugared carbonated soft drinks, including mid-calorie carbonated soft drinks, are not offered for sale in middle schools; (3) Not more than fifty percent (50%) of the offerings for sale to students in high schools are sugared carbonated soft drinks; (4) Diet carbonated soft drinks are not considered in the same category as sugared carbonated soft drinks; and (5) Bottled water products are available in every school that has beverage vending. Each school may, with the approval of the local board of education, sell beverages to students in vending machines during the school day so long as all of these prerequisites are met.
Statute 115C-264.2 stipulates that snack vending in all schools must meet the Proficient Level of the NC Eat Smart Nutrition Standards by. Proficient level standards include eliminating the availability of snack vending to elementary students, and ensuring that seventy-five percent (75%) of snack vending products at the middle and high school levels do not exceed 200 calories per portion or snack vending package.
16 NCAC 06H .0104 requires all competitive food sales to be exercised on a non-profit basis. The State Board of Education Nutrition Standards for Elementary Schools (2006) requires a la carte items meet the following criteria: (1) less than 35% total calories from fat, excluding seeds and nuts, (2) no more than 10% total calories from saturated fat, (3) no more than 1% total calories from trans fat, and (4) no more than 35% added sugar by weight. Item must be in the same serving size as offered that day as part of the reimbursable program with a limit of one additional entree portion. Single serving dairy products may contain no more than 200 calories, with no more than 35% total calories from fat, 10% total calories from saturated fat, 1% total calories from trans fat, and 35% added sugar by weight. Nuts and seeds may not exceed a 1 ounce portion. Yogurt or frozen yogurt may only be served in single servings. Food preparation methods for fruits and vegetables are limited to baking, roasting, broiling, boiling and steaming. Beverages are limited to water, 1% or less fat, 50% or more fruit juices with no added sweeteners and 100% frozen fruit products with no added sweeteners.
Statute 115C-264.2 stipulates that snack vending in all schools must meet the Proficient Level of the NC Eat Smart Nutrition Standards.
North Dakota
Last Updated: 8/20/2013
No state policy.
Last Updated: 8/19/2013
In accordance with CFR 210.11, the Competitive Foods Policy (2006) prohibits the sale of any food or beverages anywhere on school premises beginning one half hour before breakfast and or lunch service until one half hour after meal service unless all proceeds earned during these time periods go to the school nutrition program. In addition, no foods of Minimal Nutritional Value, as defined by the USDA, can be sold in the Food Service areas beginning one half hour before breakfast and/or lunch service until one half hour after meal service under any circumstances.
New Hampshire
Last Updated: 8/18/2013
Rule Ed 306.04 (2011) requires local school boards to adopt and implement written policies and procedures relative to supporting the availability and distribution of healthy foods and beverages that create a healthy environment in all schools throughout all school buildings during the school day. Rule Ed 306.04 (2011) requires that the policies include standards for nutrient dense foods and beverages for elementary, middle and high school, including portion size for nutrient dense foods and beverages that support the framework for healthier food choices in all school environments, and nutrition targets for foods and beverages made available outside of the fedrally regulated school meals program. The targets shall follow those developed by a nationally recognized research-based organization. The Departments of Health and Education provide guidance for these policies in School Foods: A Guide to Implementing the New Hampshire Administrative Rules for Education Regarding Food and Nutrition (2012).
New Jersey
Last Updated: 8/19/2013
N.J.S.A. 18A: 33-16 (2007) prohibits the following items from being served, sold or given away anywhere on school property at any time before the end of the school day, including items served in the reimbursable After School Snack Program: (1) Foods of minimal nutritional value (FMNV) as defined as the USDA, (2) All food and beverage items listing sugar, in any form, as the first ingredient, (3) All forms of candy as defined by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. Schools are required to reduce the purchase of any products containing trans fats beginning
The following exemptions to the policy apply: (1) Foods and beverages served during special school celebrations or curriculum-related activities, with the exception of FMNV, (2) Medically authorized special needs diets, (3) School nurses using FMNV during the course of providing health care to individual students (4) Special needs students with IEPs that indicate a particular diet.
New Mexico
Last Updated: 8/19/2013
6.12.5 NMAC (2006) sets standards for competitive beverages and foods sold to students through vending machines, a la carte sales and fundraisers. In elementary schools, beverages may not be sold through vending machines until after the last lunch period and may only include 2% or less milk or soy milk and water. Vending machines at elementary schools may not sell carbonated beverages or food. Middle schools are limited to the same beverage restrictions, with the addition of 100% fruit juice (no added sweeteners, less than 20 ounces and less than 125 calories/container). Middle school vending machines may sell nuts, seeds, cheese, yogurt and fruit at all times, and other foods (with nutritional specifications outlined) after the lunch period. High schools may sell the same beverages as elementary and middle schools, with the addition of fruit juice (at least 50%, not exceeding 20 ounces). After the lunch period, vending machines may sell sugar-free and caffeine free carbonated drinks, non-carbonated flavored water with no added sweeteners and sports drinks.
Last Updated: 8/19/2013
The Statewide School Wellness Policy (2005) adopted by the State Board of Education requires the following nutrition guidelines for all foods made available to elementary, middle/junior high and high school students, whether given away, earned, or sold, on the school campus during the school day.
Each local educational agency may establish a policy that allows exemptions for food that exceed the established nutrition parameters in observance of state or national holidays, established religious observances, school community observances such as birthday parties, as part of a learning experience related to the reinforcement of established lesson plans in the classroom.
New York
Last Updated: 9/9/2013
Education Law 915 (2006) prohibits the sale of sweetened soda water, chewing gum, candies of various sorts, water ices (except for those that contain fruit or fruit juices) in public schools from the beginning of the school day until the end of the last scheduled meal period.
Last Updated: 8/20/2013
Vending Machines/School Stores: ORC 3313.816 (2010) prohibits public or chartered nonpublic schools from permitting the sale of a la carte beverage items other than the following during the regular and extended school day:
Schools with a majority of students in grades K-4 :
Schools with a majority of students in grades 5-8:
At least 50% of the a la carte beverages from the following sources during the regular and extended school day must be water or other beverages containing no more than 10 calories/8 oz: (1) school food service program, (2) vending machine located on school property that does not sell only milk or reimbursable meals, (3) a store operated by the school, a student association or other school-sponsored organization.
(1) No a la carte food item may be in the lowest rated category of foods designated by the software.
(2) In the first school year in which the school is subject to this section, at least 20% of the a la carte food items available for sale from each of the following sources during the regular and extended school day shall be in the highest rated category of foods designated by the software. In each subsequent school year, it must reach at least 40%. Sources - School food service program, Vending machines located on school property; store operated by the school, a student association, or other school-sponsored organization.
Each a la carte food item that is not in the highest rated category of foods designated by the software must meet at least two of the following criteria: (a) at least five grams of protein, (b) at least 10% of the recommended daily value of fiber, (c) at least 10% of the recommended daily value of calcium (3) at least 10% of the RDV of iron, Vitamin A or Vitamin C. As an alternative to complying with these requirements, a public or chartered nonpublic school may comply with the most recent guidelines for competitive foods issued by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation with respect to the sale of a la carte food items.
Last Updated: 9/17/2013
Statute 70-5-147 states that students in elementary schools may have access to diet soda with less than 10 calories per bottle, except after school, at evening events, and on special occasions.
Last Updated: 9/18/2013
HB 2650 (2007) restricts food and beverages sold in a school at all times during the regular or extended school day when the activities in the school are primarily under the control of the school district board. This includes, but is not limited to, the time before or after classes are in session and the time when the school is being used for activities such as clubs, practice, student government or rehearsal. The standards became applicable during the 2008-09 school year, with the exception of entrée and snack items (2009-10 school year). Standards do not apply to food and beverage items sold as part of the USDA's National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program.
The following restrictions apply to any entrée item that is sold individually:
· No more than 4 grams of fat per 100 calories
· No more than 450 total calories
The following restrictions apply to any snack item defined as supplementing a meal, such as chips, crackers, onion rings, nachos, French fries, doughnuts, cookies, etc.):
· No more than 35% of the total calories from fat (not applicable to legumes, nuts, nut butters, seeds, eggs, non-fried vegetables and cheese).
· No more than 10% of total calories from fat (not applicable to nuts, eggs and cheese)
· No more than 35% sugar by weight (not applicable to fruit and vegetables
· No more than .5 grams of trans fat per serving
· No more than 150 total calories if sold in a school in which the highest grade level in the school is grad 5 or less, 180 total calories in which the highest grade level is 6-8, and 200 total calories if which the highest grade level is 9-12.
Beverages sold in a school are limited to the following:
· Water
· Fruit or vegetable juice (no more than 8 oz for up to grade 5, 10 oz for grades 6-8, and 12 oz for grades 9-12) that is 100% juice with no added sweetners and contains no more than 120 calories per eight ounces.
· Milk or a nutritionally equivalent milk alternative, provided the beverage item is not more than 8 oz for up to grade 5 (10 oz for grades 6-8 and 12 oz for grades 9-12) is fat free or low fat and, if flavored, contains no more than 150 calories per 8 ounces.
· No calorie or low-calorie beverages containing no more than 10 calories per 8 ounces (grades 9-12 only)
· A beverage that is not more than 12 oz and contains no more than 66 calories per 8 ounces (grades 9-12 only)
Last Updated: 9/16/2013
P.L. 30, No. 40 (HB 185) (2005) states that a governing board of a school district cannot enter into or renew an exclusive advertising or vending contract for carbonated beverages, or non-nutritious beverages and foods (defined below) UNLESS the governing board holds a public hearing to ensure public funds are secure and to allow public comment. "Non-nutritious beverages and foods" are defined as:
Non-nutritious foods:
* More than 35% total calories from fat
* More than 10% total calories from saturated fat
* More than 35% total weight from sugar
* Non-nutritious beverages:
Any beverage that is NOT one of the following:
* Drinking water
* Milk (includes flavored and nutritionally equivalent non-dairy alternatives)
* 100% fruit juice with no added sweeteners
* Fruit-based drinks that are composed of at least 50% fruit juice with no added sweeteners
* An electrolyte replacement beverage that contains 42g or less of added sweetener per 20 oz
Additional standards for foods offered a la carte that are not reimbursable meal components:
At least 75% of beverages must be:
Rhode Island
Last Updated: 8/20/2013
Statutes 16-21-7 (1956, as amended in 2006 and 2007) and 16-21-29 (2006) require all elementary, middle, junior, and senior high schools to sell or distribute only healthier beverages and snacks. Healthier beverages are defined as: (1) Water, including carbonated water, flavored or sweetened with 100% fruit juice and containing no added sweetener; (2) Two percent fat milk, one percent fat milk, nonfat milk, and dairy alternatives, such as fortified soy beverages, plain or flavored, with a sugar content of not more than four grams per ounce; (3) 100% fruit juice or fruit based drinks that are composed of no less than 50% fruit juice and have no added sweetener; and (4) Vegetable-based drinks that are composed of no less than 50% vegetable juice and have no added sweetener. Healthier snacks are defined as: (1) Individually sold portions of nuts, nut butters, seeds, eggs and cheese packaged for individual sale, fruit, vegetables that have not been deep fried and legumes; (2) Individually sold portions of low-fat yogurt with not more than four grams of total carbohydrates per ounce and reduced fat or low fat cheese packaged for individual sale; and (3) Individually sold enriched or fortified grain or grain products or whole grain foods that contain no more than 30% calories from fat, no more than 10% total calories from saturated fat, and no more than seven grams of total sugar per ounce.
South Carolina
Last Updated: 8/22/2013
Code 59-10-330 requires each school board of trustees to establish health and nutrition policies for its elementary schools aimed at limiting vending sales and sales of food and beverages with minimal nutritional value at any time during the school day except in the case of medical emergency and special occasions celebrated during school hours. This policy does not restrict the food a parent or guardian may provide his child's consumption at school. Code 59-10-340 (2005) mandates that each CSHAC determine which snacks may be sold in vending machines in elementary schools.
State Board of Education Regulation R43-168 (2006) established the following nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold outside of school meals for grades K-5.
Code 59-10-380 (2005) states that there is no limitation or prohibition on the sale or distribution of any food or beverage item through fundraisers by the students, teachers, or groups when the items are intended for sale off the school campus."
South Dakota
Last Updated: 8/22/2013
No state policy.
Last Updated: 12/29/2013
Code 49-6-2307 (2004) directs the state board of education to establish minimum nutritional standards for individual food items sold or offered for sale to pupils in pre-K –grade 8 through vending machines or other sources, including school nutrition programs. The rules must include minimum nutritional standards and nutritionally sound portion sizes for individual food items sold or offered for sale and standards governing the time, place and circumstances of sales. Any penalties assessed against a school nutrition program for violation of the rules committed by a noncompliant vendor, individual or entity must be reimbursed to the school by the noncompliant vendor. State Board of Education Rule 0520-1-6-.04 ( Minimum Nutritional Standards for Individual Items Sold or Offered for Sale to Pupils in Grades Pre-K-8, 2008) outlines these standards and requires each local board of education to implement a district policy that, at a minimum, ensures compliance with the standards and designates a person responsible for oversight. The standards are outlined below.
Standards and Implementations:
o The below nutrition standards apply to foods and beverages sold or offered for sale during the school day (including but not limited to school store items, fundraising items, a al carte items, vending machine items, and snack bar items) in schools that include students in grades Pre-K- 8.
o Standards do NOT apply to foods served as a federally reimbursable meal to pupils. However, it is strongly recommended that schools bring the meals to these standards.
Allowed Beverages:
o Serving Size: Except for non-flavored, non-carbonated, non-caffeinated water, one serving of beverage may NOT exceed 8 fl oz.
o WATER
§ Must be non-flavored, non-sweetened, and non-carbonated
o MILK
§ May be flavored or unflavored
§ Must have 2% milk fat or less
§ Must meet state and local standards for pasteurized fluid milk
§ USDA approved alternative dairy beverages are also permitted
o JUICE
§ 100% fruit and/or vegetable juice
o LOW-CAL BEVERAGES
§ Only flavored, non-carbonated beverages with no additional caloric sweeteners and less than 15 calories per serving are allowed
§ Includes flavored, sweetened, and non-caffeinated water
Food Nutrition Standards:
o Fat: Maximum 35% total calories from fat (excluding nuts, seeds, and nut butters).
§ This is determined by dividing the calories from total fat by the total calories and multiplying by 100. If calories from fat are not available, multiply the grams of fat by 9 to equal calories from fat.
o Saturated Fat: Maximum 10% total calories from fat
§ This is determined by dividing the calories from saturated fat by the total calories and multiplying by 100. If calories from saturated fat are not available, multiply the grams of saturated fat by 9 to equal calories from fat.
o Sugar: Maximum 35% sugar by weight (excludes fruits and vegetables as below)
§ This is determined by dividing the grams of sugar by the gram weight of the product and multiplying by 100. This includes both naturally occurring and added sugars.
o Sodium:
§ Chips, cereals, crackers, French fries, baked goods, and other snack items may contain no more than 230 mg of sodium per serving
§ Pastas, meats, and soups may contain no more than 480mg of sodium per serving
§ Pizza, sandwiches, and main dishes may contain no more than 600mg sodium per serving.
o The fruits and vegetables that may be sold individually may be fresh, frozen, canned or dried, and they must be found in the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Program (http://schoolmeals.nal.usda.gov/FBG/2003FBG/%20Section%202.pdf)
§ Such fruits and vegetables are exempt from sugar and portion-size limits.
o Examples of products that can NOT be sold as a fruit or vegetable:
§ Snack-type foods made from vegetables or fruits, such as potato chips and banana chips
§ Pickle relish, jam, and jelly
§ Tomato catsup and chili sauce.
Maximum Portion Sizes for Foods:
o 1.25 oz maximum portion size for chips, crackers, popcorn, cereal, trail mix, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or jerky
o 1 oz maximum portion size for cookie
o 2 oz maximum portion size for cereal and granola bars, pastries, muffins, doughnuts, bagels, and other bakery items.
o 4 fl oz maximum portion size for frozen desserts, including but not limited to low-fat or fat-free ice cream
o 1 oz maximum portion size pure cheese that is low fat or fat free containing 3.5g or less of fat
o 8 oz maximum portion size for non-frozen yogurt
o * The portion size of a la carte entrees and side dishes, including potatoes, shall not be greater than the size of comparable portions offered as part of school meals.
o ** Individual food items that are part of a day's reimbursable school lunch or part of the reimbursable school breakfast program may be sold on that day for that meal as an a la carte item. All other school a la carte items are not to exceed the State Board of Education's standards for foods sold individually.
Last Updated: 8/22/2013
Education Code 28.004 (2003) requires school districts to make available for inspection a statement of whether local policies were adopted that ensure compliance with agency vending machine and food service guidelines and restricting student access to vending machines.
The Texas Public School Nutrition Policy (2010) states that by 2005-06 school year, no more than 30 percent of the beverages made available through vending machines on high school campuses should be sugared, carbonated soft drinks. Sugared, carbonated containers should be limited to no more than 12 ounces. Contracts and contract renewals after
The Texas Public School Nutrition Policy (2010) prohibits elementary schools from serving competitive foods (or provide access to them through direct or indirect sales) to students anywhere on school premises throughout the school day until the end of the last scheduled class. Competitive foods are defined as items sold in vending machines, in school stores, or through school fundraisers by parents, administrators or other groups or organizations. This does not pertain to food made available by the school food service department. Elementary schools may allow one nutritious snack per day under the teacher's supervision. The snack may be in the morning or afternoon, but may not be at the same time as regular meal periods. The snack may be provided by a teacher, parent, school food service or other group and should be at no cost to the student. The snack must comply with the sugar and fat limits of the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy (2010) and may not contain any FMNV or dessert types (cookies, cakes, cupcakes, pudding, ice cream or frozen desserts).
Middle or junior high schools may not serve competitive foods (or provide access to them through direct or indirect sales) to students anywhere on school premises during meal periods. This does not include food items made available by the school food service department. The competitive foods included in this policy do not include FMNVs, which are not allowed until after the last lunch period.
High schools may not serve or provide access to competitive foods during meal periods in areas where reimbursable meals are served and/or consumed. This does not pertain to food items made available by the school food service department. All competitive foods sold or provided to students must meet the nutrition standards of the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy (2010).
Carbonated beverages are not allowed to be provided to students any time, anywhere until after the end of the last scheduled class.
Last Updated: 8/22/2013
State Board of Education Rule R277-719-3 (2008) requires each school district and charter school to develop and implement a policy for schools that chose to provide vending machines. The policy must include (1) a requirement that all agreements for vending machines be in writing in a contract form approved by the local board of education or charter school governing board, (2) accepts uses of vending machine income, and (3) generally accepted accounting procedures.
State Board of Education Rule R277-719-4 (2008) requires each school district and charter school to adopt a written policy for the sale of all foods that are not part of the reimbursable lunch, breakfast or after-school snack programs (i.e., vending, a la carte or other food sales). The policy applies to all foods sold anywhere on school grounds during the school day when school is in session in all areas of the school accessible to students. The policy may prohibit the sale of foods of minimal nutritional value and limit all foods to no more than 300 calories per unit. In addition, it may prohibit food based on the following criteria:
Last Updated: 8/22/2013
Code 22.1-207.4 (2010) requires the Board of Education, in cooperation with the Department of Health, to develop nutritional guidelines for all competitive foods sold to students during school hours by December 1, 2011.This shall include guidelines for calorie, fat, sugar and sodium content. The statute requires the Board to adopt either the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Competitive Food Guidelines or the Institute of Medicine's Recommended Standards for Competitive Foods in Schools as the intitial statewide standard for competitive foods. Each local school board must adopt the standards as a part of their local wellness policy.
Last Updated: 7/31/2013
The Nutrition Guidelines for Competitive Food and Beverage Sales in Schools (2008), as required by Act 203 Section 16 (2008) outlines requirements for foods sold outside of reimbursable school meals. The requirements are listed below:
Last Updated: 8/22/2013
RCW 28A.210.360 requires each district board of directors to adopt a policy on access to nutritious foods and developmentally appropriate exercise by
Last Updated: 8/22/2013
Statute 118.12(4) (2001) allows any person to sell or promote the sale of foods or services on school district property provided that no district employee receives personal benefit that is of any value from the sale. Upon the board entering into a contract with one vendor that gives the exclusive right to sell soft drinks in one or more schools of the district, the contract may not prohibit the sale of milk in any school. The board must further ensure that milk is available to the maximum extent possible.
West Virginia
Last Updated: 8/22/2013
State Board Policy 4321.1 (2008) prohibits offering food or beverages as an award or using them as a means of punishment or disciplinary action for any student during the school day.
Board Policy 4321.1 (2008) requires all other food and beverages (outside of the school meal program) to meet the following requirements.
Board Policy 4321.1 (2008) reccommends that only water, 100% fruit and/or vegetable juice and non-fat and/or low-fat milk, flavored or unflavored, be sold, served or distributed during the school day. However, Code 18-2-6a (no date available) permits the sale of other juice beverages with a minimum of 20% real juice. Board Policy 4321.1 (2008) also prohibits the following: (1) the sale and/or distribution of coffee and coffee-based products during the school day, (2) the sale, service or distribution of products containing non-nutritive or artificial sweeteners, and (3) caffeine containing beverages with the exception of those containing naturally occurring caffeine substances.
Last Updated: 8/22/2013
No state policy.
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Concept resilience? Conceptual receivership? How does one breach such a brain barrier succinctly? How do you tell a blind person what colors you can see, let alone how they enable sight, without use of the other, poorly substituted senses? But what of concepts when there are no equivalency metaphors to relay your emotional reality? And what of theirs when consumed by an emotional morality filter?
My basic premise is that believers are incapacitated from chat about belief absent critical mass emotional bias, weighting every thought toward a fictional assertion. It's an odd demand they, often sincerely, then bully the truth with. It amounts to a worse evil than they can register or even perceive the existence of, in comparison to what they brand as evil.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:53:36 UTC | #909626
Speaking of how religion constructs meaning you have to watch this brilliant video.
Some atheists might not like it but I think it would be foolish not to co-opt obviously successful mechanisms and push ourselves forever to the margins.
Make sure you favorite it and spread it around, in fact I'm surprised this site hasn't picked it up already.
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My meaning is secured in "this life". I posted the following observation in another post but I will state a part of it again because it is one of my core understandings and it helped me when I stripped off the affliction of religion.
I feel we should point out a hugely fantastic benefit to the religiously affected, and that is a full and useful life right now. They are instructed to adhere to religious dogma and deny an attachment to the real world because they will secure another un-ending life to come. This is criminal to my sensibilities and strips away personal accountability which affects the life presently lived. If you know this is your only world you are going to attempt to take better care of it, for your benefit and the benefit of your offspring. Possibly suggesting a brotherhood of humanity would be a better option but we know what happens when this is broached, it is labeled socialism.
I think it has some merit but it may not be an absolute for all. Living your life thinking you get another bite at the apple is just one of the tools religion uses as an incentive for you to follow along and believe the fantasy indoctrination so they can keep those collection plates full in my opinion. I now have a life that is a thousand times larger than the religiously choked life I was living before.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:24:56 UTC | #909633
A strong, clear and well-written piece. The absolute awfulness of heaven is something we atheists could point out a lot more. Also liked one of the comments, asking how any moral person could be really happy in heaven knowing about the billions screaming in unendurable agony in hell.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:53:14 UTC | #909641
Why don't you atheists just go out and kill yourselves right now?
Given the facts revealed by even a quick glance at human history, the question should be reversed: Why don't you theists just go out and start killing atheists and people who are the wrong kind of theists right now?
Oh, that's right, you already are.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:02:29 UTC | #909644
If heaven is so perfect and this world so corrupt and unjust, why don't THEISTS kill themselves? Why do they grieve when a loved one 'departs'? Shouldn't they be happier that their loved one has gone to a better place?
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:02:52 UTC | #909645
We won't go out and kill ourselves because our genes will not let us.
As 'some asshole' has already said, that is what religion makes people do. Worse still it does it under the pretence that it is doing everyone a favour.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:06:54 UTC | #909646
Comment 13 by Schrodinger's Cat
The correspondent was blunt: "Why don't you atheists just go out and kill yourselves right now?"
Ah yes......the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.
Surely the more pertinent question is why anyone convinced of a glorious afterlife in the celestial fluffy meadows bothers with this life.
I think Shakespeare answered that one quite nicely.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:07:08 UTC | #909647
Comment 11 by Rtambree :
Why do they grieve when a loved one 'departs'?
Because realization that a loved one is now a rotting malodorous corpse is a visceral thing that no amount of fantasy fluff can ameliorate, that realization just cuts through it and the fluff is only later woven into new narrative.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:12:17 UTC | #909649
Purposes are discovered not given.
Given "purposes" are called jobs.
Only evolution has the mechanism for the creation of purpose.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:22:01 UTC | #909652
Excellent, Paula! As always! Thank you!
The irony is: if Christian's are so sure that there is a better "afterlife," why are they so opposed to euthanasia? You'd think they'd want to help a loved one who is suffering a painful, debilitating, terminal illness enter that "glory" sooner rather than later. But no: they would rather force them to hang on as long as possible in abject misery. Go figure.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:33:37 UTC | #909655
We realise that something as complicated as life is worth preserving and we understand that we should treat others as we want to be treated.
Simple .. and it doesn't take a command from a supposed god or ancient text.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:39:27 UTC | #909657
Is this really the best they can offer?
They say stuff like "Why don't you atheists just go out and kill yourselves right now?" whilst their internal dialogue is "they're honest, rational people so they'll obviously try to answer my criticism instead of highlighting the fact that it's a crap criticism and I haven't got a chance of delivering an intelligent argument to defend the religion that I'm so heavilly invested in that acknowledging it as balderdash (religious types don't say 'bollocks' because it's more sinful than bullying 16 year olds who protest about non-compliance with the separation of church and state) will mean admitting that I've been wrong about something. Bloody hell, I hope they talk about purpose.. I hope they talk about purpose... I hope they talk about purpose"
Picture their turmoil when we just say "IS THAT THE BEST YOU'VE GOT?" then sit back and watch their faces as the inner voice says "what am I going to say... what am I going to say... what am I going to say... buybull quote... buybull quote."
Until they spit out "The fool says in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none that does good" and hope you'll respond to another empty rant instead of simply saying
"is that the best you've got?"
... "what can I say?... what can I say?... what can I say?... ah, I know"
"I don't understand why you started this conversation. Why are you here...Get thee behind me satan" I'll pray for you.
"AND I'LL PRAY FOR YOU," as Richard D quoted recently.
Then they go back to their little debriefing sessions at the cult shop and say how brilliant they were at destroying arrogant atheists. And the next time they see you they'll demand that you don't disrestpect them or their religion or their dog.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:18:42 UTC | #909664
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:23:41 UTC | #909666
The correspondent was blunt: "Why don't you atheists just go out and kill yourselves right now?"
For the same reasons our ancestors didn't....all the way back to the first creature that ever had the capacity to kill itself but didn't. Suicidal species have a tendency to go extinct. Stop me if I'm getting too technical. :-)
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:33:48 UTC | #909669
Comment 21 by Billions and Billions
Terrific article. I also read the "research shows..." (link) and found an interesting statistic: only 0.2% of the criminals in USA prisons are atheists; a much smaller ratio when compared to the overall ~10% atheist population.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:36:49 UTC | #909670
Thanks Metamag, I do enjoy TED talks.
This article and TED talk speaks to me immensely. I appreciate the writings of Eric Maisel who speaks on this topic of creating meaning in our lives. I've tried starting topics such as this one on other sites but they have never taken off. Perhaps they didn't have a fight factor or are too focused on psychology and emotional issues.
I like de Botton's view of Atheism 2.0 maybe because it addresses the issue of "what's next" after you figure out that there is no God. It doesn't argue or condemn but attempts to build some sort of future that addresses our emotional needs or making of meaning. It focuses on what I consider to be true spirituality.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:47:46 UTC | #909672
It's pretty much a perfect piece, and I'm a harsh critic. I am a great supporter of the "get-back-at-em" tone used.
I don't want meaning in life, thank you very much. I'm lazy enough as it is. I don't want to wake up each morning with some great heavenly to-do-list nagging at me, like homework set by God.
Permalink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:50:40 UTC | #909673
Permalink Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:02:14 UTC | #909675
Comment 25 by 78rpm
Excellent article by Paula Kirby. And the comment by Andrew B. (comment 4) is much like what mine would be---I already have more meaning than I know what to do with. For ritual I watch birds return from their migrations every year, and see the plants sprout up and the seeds germinate in the spring, and I don't need Jesus or Jehovah or any of that ilk to cause me to think "What a piece of work is Life!"
Permalink Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:13:51 UTC | #909679
Comment 26 by MilitantNonStampCollector
Comment 13 by Schrodinger's Cat :
The correspondent was blunt: "Why don't you atheists just go out and kill yourselves right now?"
Ah yes......the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.
Surely the more pertinent question is why anyone convinced of a glorious afterlife in the celestial fluffy meadows bothers with this life.
I think Shakespeare answered that one
Theists could hold hands and jump into the Grand Canyon en masse. Hey, they get to see Jeebus. Fair deal to me.
Permalink Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:31:01 UTC | #909681
Permalink Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:58:58 UTC | #909689
Permalink Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:59:10 UTC | #909690
Comment 29 by Net
TED: We are alone. For millions of years we've searched the cosmos... and after all the suffering, after all the chaos and desolation of the void -- the one thing we've found that makes the emptiness bearable is each other. That's why I sent the message. That's why I made contact.
ELLIE: Something my dad -- they -- said. 'After all the suffering, after all the desolation of the void -- the one thing that makes the vastness tolerable is each other.'
these two excerpts from the film, "contact" say it all for me.
Permalink Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:04:09 UTC | #909691
The correspondent was blunt: "Why don't you atheists just go out and kill yourselves right now?"
Even if atheism really did lead to total nihilism, why would we kill ourselves over that? It's not like we'd have some obligation to follow our beliefs to their natural conclusion out of logical consistency or whatever, we're nihilists remember, we don't recognize obligations!
Permalink Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:33:45 UTC | #909692


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WEST LINN — McMinnville boys basketball coach Willie Graham called West Linn's 11 3-pointers Tuesday in the Lion's 74-55 win vs. the Grizzlies in the first round of the 6A state playoffs an "avalanche of threes."
Avalanche, barrage, tsunami. Whatever you want to call the outbreak, it was more than enough for the Lions (18-6) to move on to the second round and end McMinnville's season.
"That's really tough," Graham said. "Really no doubt about that."
Senior guard Spencer Payne — playing for the first time this season — provided a spark for the Grizzlies (13-11), but it wasn't nearly enough to stop the Lions from advancing. Anthony Morris scored 26 points for West Linn and Hayden Coppedge added 24.
Gage Gubrud scored 21 points for the Grizzlies, and Taylor Vicknair scored 18.
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Things didn't get much better for the Grizzlies in the third quarter. West Linn extended its lead to 61-38. Mac did outscore the Lions 17-11 in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late.
Payne scored six points for McMinnville, Nicholas Autencio scored three points, and Blaine Parker and Alex Israel both added two points.
Ryan Shearmire scored 11 points, and Payton Pritchard added seven.
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I find one problem I often face is not decorating my maps properly. So in an effort to develop this skill I'll be posting new border and decor ideas and look for ideas or criticism. Tonight I made my own map for the adventure from the 4e DMG to play with some new players to the game and decided to try and dress it as a test and possible solution for my lite challenge map. Let me know if you have any advice. Only weak thing I think I see personally is the font is too small therefore poor legibility but I am unsure.
Note: Added shading effect to this map for the border but won't be used in the battle map for Maptools.
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Tue, 2012-04-17 16:42
Big congrats to New Kenzo!!
Tue, 2012-04-17 16:44
good article, good painter. I have a little reproduction of his philly pretzel here at my desk at work. i miss being able to have one for lunch.
if NK stops in, a question: have you considered making a clear refrigerated display box so you didnt have to rush to finish your painting? or does it really not matter all that much?
I don't have much sympathy for renters, for me, they are non citizens
Tue, 2012-04-17 16:47
I only get to read 10 stories a month on nytimes.com with their new policy. I'd say that was worth one.
Good job NK!
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Tue, 2012-04-17 16:58
We're Kenzifying the news. Next: the world.
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Tue, 2012-04-17 22:41
Best quote: "Mr. Geno... could pass for Pee-wee Herman's boho brother"
They misspelled "hobo"? That's embarrassing.
Love is a Mattlefield.
Wed, 2012-04-18 07:06
It certainly explains his cheesiness.
Wed, 2012-04-18 07:58
So proud of you NK. You deserve it :)
Wed, 2012-04-18 09:17
, price on those old "meat period" works just went way up...
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Wed, 2012-04-18 19:06
Thanks everyone. Im really grateful for the outpouring of well wishes and congrats. It's overwhelming to say the least. Im happy to say , in the vaguest of terms, that this has been super good for me, beyond selling work. It's opening a lot of doors for me, potentially. Looks like Im gonna have to put some time into restoring my karma account soon since Ive clearly just been able to cash in on a boat load of it. Thanks again.
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Wed, 2012-04-18 22:18
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Thu, 2012-04-19 16:41
Mike - Great work. Glad to see you get such recognition. You're welcome to BBQ at my place any day, brother.
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Thu, 2012-04-19 22:47
In all seriousness, congrats. Painting is HARD. I was always pretty decent when it comes to drawing, but I really hit a wall when it came to getting any command of color with paint. Your colors are really good. I could never do that. Well deserved.
Love is a Mattlefield.
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Fri, 2012-04-20 00:16
thanks guys! I appreciate the compliments.
Still swamped with getting stuff shipped out. Even today sales kept coming and now people are paying ahead for dibs on new paintings!
I gots' to get me some more cheese!
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Batters could not square up the pitch as they went 0 for 31 against the change through the end of May with 15 strikeouts.
Once June came around, Lincecum started leaving the pitch relatively up:
Tim appears to be throwing the pitch the same way, as an examination of the spin showed no obvious changes. With the pitch up in the strike zone, however, batters are making contact.
Batters are recognizing this pitch better, and the ball more likely ends up in a better spot to hit. Hitters are now 5 for 14 against the pitch, .357 with four strikeouts. Lincecum is no longer fooling batters with the pitch.


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Yesterday was a glorious geek out day for me here is Seattle as I took most of the day to attend the Penny Arcade Expo (aka PAX). Here's what PAX is:
"PAX is a three-day game festival for tabletop, videogame, and PC gamers. We call it a festival because in addition to dedicated tournaments and freeplay areas we've got nerdcore concerts, panel discussions, the weekend-long Omegathon event, and an exhibitor hall filled with booths displaying the latest from top game publishers and developers. Even with all this amazing content the best part of PAX is hanging out with other people who know their shit when it comes to games."
Along with a growing chorus of library professionals and educators, I believe the connections between gaming, community, technology, learning and libraries are gearing up for even more convergence and practical application. So besides just general geeking out and feeling completely comfortable (even at the X-Box presentation) all day, I attended a few sessions and I met some very brilliant, happy, informed and sometimes extravagantly decorated people.
So if you were of the ilk that enjoys these sorts of activities then you were in hog heaven. In know Chad from Hidden Peanuts was there too and I imagine he'll be talking about it quite a bit. For now, here are some pictures to show you what my Sunday at PAX was like (click on them for larger images if you like):
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This panel was my favorite event at the conference. Community is what makes it work, gaming, libraries or otherwise. It was great to hear people doing the same type of work, confirming ideas and sharing. Very good stuff.
To say Wil Wheaton was a big draw is an understatement. Most folks just know him this way, but he is not really that. He's more like this.
What else would you expect to see at an event like this?
She said something about wanting to steal my soul, but I was all, "Nah, let's just take a picture together."
If you like Xbox, you may know this guy as Major Nelson:
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