Definition of Minimal nutritional value

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Minimal nutritional value

The term 'Minimal nutritional value ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' Refers to foods that may not be sold in competition with the school lunch and breakfast programs. These are foods that USDA has determined contain little if any nutritional value. For example, sugar candy, soda pop without fruit juices, and chewing gum are considered to be foods of minimal nutritional value. Candy containing nuts or chocolate is considered to have some nutritional value'.

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