PepsiCo North America follows the school beverage guidelines developed by the American Beverage Association and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation. The guidelines were adopted in May of 2006 to give students lower calorie and nutritious beverages and are part of a broader effort to teach children the importance of a balanced diet and exercise.
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Beverage Guidelines for K-12 Schools
For Elementary School Students
| Permitted Products |
Calorie Cap per 8 fl oz |
Package Size Cap |
| Water |
None |
None |
| 100% juice with no added sweeteners and at least 10% of the recommended Daily Value (DV) for at least 3 vitamins and minerals |
120 |
8 fl oz |
| Fat-free or low-fat regular or flavored milk and nutritionally equivalent (per USDA) milk alternatives |
150 |
8 fl oz |
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For Middle School Students
| Permitted Products |
Calorie Cap per 8 fl oz |
Package Size Cap |
| Water |
None |
None |
| 100% juice with no added sweeteners and at least 10% of the recommended Daily Value (DV) for at least 3 vitamins and minerals |
120 |
10 fl oz |
| Fat-free or low-fat regular or flavored milk and nutritionally equivalent (per USDA) milk alternatives |
150 |
10 fl oz |
|
For High School Students
| Permitted Products |
Calorie Cap per 8 fl oz |
Package Size Cap |
| At least 50% from the following calorie-free or low-calorie options: |
| Water |
None |
None |
| Calorie-free or low-calorie beverages |
10 |
None |
| No more than 50% from the following options: |
| 100% juice with no added sweeteners and with at least 10% of the recommended Daily Value (DV) for at least 3 vitamins and minerals |
120 |
12 fl oz |
| Fat-free or low-fat milk and nutritionally equivalent (per USDA) milk alternatives |
None |
None |
| Fat-free or low-fat nutritionally equivalent (per USDA) flavored milk |
150 |
12 fl oz |
| Light Juices, Sports Drinks and other beverages |
66 |
12 fl oz |
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Notes: A full line-up of beverage choices may be offered in teachers’ lounges and at school sporting events, plays, concerts and other school events where parents and other adults are a significant part of an audience. Product offerings in schools must also comply with all federal, state and local regulations.
Click HERE to download the School Beverage Guidelines issued by the American Beverage Association and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Click HERE to download a copy of PepsiCo North America’s school beverage policy
Click HERE to download Q&A’s from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation about the school beverage guidelines
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