NY A10178

Establishes nutrition standards for all competitive foods and beverages sold or provided in New York public schools, including items from cafeterias, vending machines, school stores, concession stands, and fundraising activities.

Requires snacks to contain no more than 35% of total calories from fat, 10% from saturated fat (except dairy and nuts), and 35% from sugars.

Limits beverages sold in schools to 100% fruit and vegetable juice with no added sugar, milk, milk substitutes, and water only.

Mandates schools provide free plain water to students, offer fresh fruits and vegetables where food is sold, prohibit fryolators in food preparation, and display nutrition information for non-prepackaged foods.

Requires the Department of Education to develop detailed nutritional standards within one year and implement them in public schools within two years of the law taking effect.