Yes. Even visitors are not allowed to have soda while having lunch with the students.

Posted By azreplant on 04/06/2008 5:23 PM
I hope this answers the question.
http://www.musd20.org/Departments/FoodServices/wellness.pdf

MARICOPA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOOD & NUTRITION GUIDELINES

First and foremost we are concerned with the safety of our students. We must comply
with the rules and regulations set forth by the Pinal County Health Code, United States
Department of Agriculture federal guidelines and Maricopa Unified School Board
Policies. Our guidelines will standardize the way in which food comes onto the campus
and is distributed to students.

Arizona Revised Statute 15-242, all Kindergarten through Eighth grade schools are
required to abide by the Arizona Nutrition Standards set forth by the Arizona Department
of Education effective July 1, 2006. The foundation for the Arizona Nutrition Standards
is based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the United States Department
of Agriculture’s Federal Child Nutrition Program regulations.

Implementing these standards successfully will help maintain children and adolescent
health and ensure that they are ready to learn. In addition, this will foster healthy school
environments that are supporting parents and teachers as they encourage children to
establish healthy eating behaviors which should be maintained throughout their lives.

Maricopa Unified Schools is dedicated to helping fight obesity and the diseases
associated with obesity. In addition, the district is committed to providing adequate
nutrition for proper growth and development of the mind and the body. Children with
adequate nutrition are able to better focus on learning, improved behavior, improved test
scores and have fewer absences. .


NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS PRE-SCHOOL – GRADE 8

All beverages and foods offered to students during the school day shall comply with the
following parameters:
Food Standards:
• 35% or less of total calories from fat
• 10% or less of total calories from saturated and trans fatty acids (combined)
• No more than 35% total sugar by weight
• Must contain at least 1 gram of fiber
• Maximum 400 calories per serving for entrée items sold as a la carte
• Maximum 300 calories per serving for all other items
• Maximum 800 mg of sodium for entrée items sold as a la carte
• Maximum 600 mg of sodium for all other snack items
Beverage Standards:
• No carbonated soda beverages allowed
• Water
may contain natural or non-calorie sweeteners
cannot contain caffeine or a caffeine derivative
No portion size restriction
• Juice
Must contain 100% fruit and/or vegetable juice for Elementary Schools*
Must contain no less than 50% fruit and/or vegetable juice, no sugar
added, with nutrient values equal to 100% juice.
• Fruit Smoothie (yogurt or ice based)
Must contain 100% fruit juice for Elementary Schools*
Must contain no less than 50% fruit juice for Middle Schools*
Must not exceed 400 calories
• Milk and Alternatives
Fat free, low fat (1% milk fat), and reduced fat milk (2% milk fat)
Reduced fat enriched rice, nut or soy milk
Flavored milk may contain no more than 4 grams of sugar per ounce
• Sports Drinks, Electrolyte-Replacement Drinks
Only Middle School may serve* however, cannot exceed 12 ounces

Specific Prohibited Foods and Beverages on Campus:
• Prohibited foods and cooking methods
All deep-fat fried chips and crackers
Final preparation method cannot be deep-fat fried
• Prohibited beverages
Fruit/Vegetable drinks containing less than 100% juice for Elementary
Schools and less than 50% juice for Middle Schools*
Whole fat milk (4% milk fat); flavored or regular
Caffeine/Energy Drinks
Sports drinks, Electrolyte-Replacement drinks for Elementary Schools
only
All carbonated beverages
Exceptions to the Food Standards:
• 35% or less of total calories from fat
Cheese in any form may exceed total fat standard, however, must be in a
reduced fat form
Nuts and seeds may exceed total fat standard
• 10% or less of total calories from saturated and trans fatty acids (combined)
Cheese in any form may exceed total saturated fat standard, however,
must be in a reduced fat form
Nuts and seeds may exceed total saturated fat standard
• No more than 35% total sugar by weight
Dairy (solid) may exceed sugar by weight standard (does not include fluid
milk)
Fruits and vegetables may exceed sugar by weight standard
• Must contain at least 1 gram of fiber
Dairy is exempt from fiber standards
Jerky is exempt from fiber standards
• Maximum 400 calories per serving for entrée items sold as a la carte, and a
maximum of 300 calories per serving for all other items
Fruit based smoothies may contain up to 400 calories