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Nutrition, health and fitness topics shall be integrated within the sequential, comprehensive health education curriculum taught at every grade level, kindergarten through grade 12, and coordinated with the district's nutrition and food services operation. The district shall take a proactive effort to encourage students to make nutritious food choices. The superintendent shall ensure that: D. A variety of healthy food choices are available whenever food is sold or served on district property or at district - sponsored events; E. Schools shall regulate the sale or serving of foods or snacks high in fat, sodium or added sugars; and F. Nutritious meals served by the school nutrition and food services operation complies with state and federal law. Nutrition Standards The district shall provide school breakfasts and lunches that meet the nutritional standards required by state and federal school breakfast and lunch programs. By 2007, all reimbursable meals served in school shall conform to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The superintendent shall establish rules for the sale of food during the school day to encourage the eating of nutritious food. The district shall offer and promote healthy choices at all grade levels. By 2007, a la carte and all other competitive foods sold during the school day must meet the requirements stated in Appendix A., and may be sold in lunchrooms, vending machines, school stores, or snack bars. Foods and beverages of minimal nutritional value, as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, shall not be sold or served on school premises, with the exception of sports concessions. Providing healthful or non -food options for fund raisers is strongly encouraged. Food is not used as a reward or punishment. Schools promote healthy food choices and don't allow advertising that promotes foods of minimal /limited nutritional value. Food Services Program The district supports the philosophy of the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs and shall provide wholesome and nutritious meals for children in the district's schools. The board authorizes the superintendent /designee to administer the food services program, provided that any decision to enter into a contract with a private food service agency shall require the approval of the board. Expenditures for food supplies shall not exceed the estimated revenues. Because of the potential liability of the district, the food services program shall not accept donations of food other than as provided in this policy without the expressed approval of the board. Should the board approve a food donation, the superintendent /designee shall establish inspection and handling procedures for the food and 37