Vermont § 160c - Nutrition procurement standards

§ 160c. Nutrition procurement standards

• (a)(1) The Commissioner of Health shall establish and post on the Department’s website nutrition
  procurement standards that: (A) consider relevant guidance documents, including those published by the U.S. General
  Services Administration, the American Heart Association, and the National Alliance
  for Nutrition and Activity and, upon request, the Department shall provide a rationale
  for any divergence from these guidance documents; (B) consider both positive and negative contributions of nutrients, ingredients, and food
  groups to diets, including calories, portion size, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium,
  sugar, and the presence of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other nutrients of
  concern in Americans’ diets; and (C) contain exceptions for circumstances in which State-procured foods or beverages are
  intended for individuals with specific dietary needs. (2) The Commissioner shall review and, if necessary, amend the nutrition procurement standards
  at least every five years to reflect advances in nutrition science, dietary data,
  new product availability, and updates to federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans. (b)(1) All foods and beverages purchased, sold, served, or otherwise provided by the State
  or any entity, subdivision, or employee on behalf of the State shall meet the minimum
  nutrition procurement standards established by the Commissioner of Health. (2) All bids and contracts between the State and food and beverage vendors shall comply
  with the nutrition procurement standards. The Commissioner, in conjunction with the
  Commissioner of Buildings and General Services, may periodically review or audit a
  contracting food or beverage vendor’s financial reports to ensure compliance with
  this section.