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Resources

Our downloadable resources include cycle menu examples, recipes, cafeteria signage, and other tools to give your program a boost. We’ve also compiled links to partner sites with information on best practices for a variety of child nutrition topics.

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Added Sugars Reference Sheet
Documentation and Kitchen References

Added Sugars Reference Sheet

Reference sheets including product-based added sugar limits and weekly menu added sugar calculation steps. Print and keep handy for menu planning and procurement!

Updated 12/03/2025

Smart Snacks: Blended Drinks & Smoothies
Documentation and Kitchen References

Smart Snacks: Blended Drinks & Smoothies

Use this flowchart to identify which set of Smart Snacks standards to use when evaluating a blended drink or smoothie.

Updated 08/08/2025

Smart Snacks: Beverage Standards
Documentation and Kitchen References

Smart Snacks: Beverage Standards

Print this handout as a reference for the Smart Snacks beverage standards.

Updated 08/08/2025

Smart Snacks: Nutrient Exemptions
Documentation and Kitchen References

Smart Snacks: Nutrient Exemptions

Print this handout as a reference for the Smart Snacks nutrient exemptions.

Updated 05/15/2025

Smart Snacks: Nutrient Standards
Documentation and Kitchen References

Smart Snacks: Nutrient Standards

Print this handout as a reference for the Smart Snacks nutrient standards for snacks and entrees.

Updated 08/08/2025

Smart Snacks: Snack or Entree?
Documentation and Kitchen References

Smart Snacks: Snack or Entree?

Use this chart to determine whether a food item is considered a snack or entrée.

Updated 05/15/2025

Quick Kitchen Conversions (11 x 14)
Documentation and Kitchen References

Quick Kitchen Conversions (11 x 14)

Laminate and hang in food prep areas as a quick reference for cooks.

Updated 06/28/2024

Quick Kitchen Conversions (8.5 x 11)
Documentation and Kitchen References

Quick Kitchen Conversions (8.5 x 11)

Laminate and hang in food prep areas as a quick reference for cooks.

Updated 06/28/2024

USDA Professional Standards Learning Objectives and Codes
Documentation and Kitchen References

USDA Professional Standards Learning Objectives and Codes

USDA Professional Standards hourly requirements and learning objectives. Print for quick reference!

Updated 06/04/2024

USDA Guide to Smart Snacks in School
Documentation and Kitchen References

USDA Guide to Smart Snacks in School

This USDA guide reviews Smart Snacks standards and how to tell if a food/beverage meets requirements.