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Student Nutrition

Arizona Healthy Schools Act

Arizona Healthy Schools Act or House Bill 2164, prohibits public schools participating in federally funded meal programs from serving or selling ultra-processed foods containing certain additives and dyes during the school day.  The bill defines ultra-processed foods as those containing ingredients such as:

  • Potassium Bromate
  • Propylparaben
  • Brominated vegetable oil
  • Titanium Dioxide
  • Artificial food dyes (Yellow 5 & 6, Blue 1 & 2, Green 3, and Red 3 & 40)

The bill is in effect as of July 1, 2026. Review our Healthy Schools Act FAQ. 

CLICK HERE TO READ THE BASICS OF THE AZ HEALTHY SCHOOLS ACT

Elena Hildreth with purple background and white YUHSD logo
Elena Hildreth

Executive Director, Student Nutrition
Phone: (928) 502-4771
Webpage: Student Nutrition

Shelley Gonzalez with purple background and white YUHSD logo
Shelley Gonzalez

Director, Student Nutrition
Phone: (928) 502-4770

Anjalina Whiddon with purple background and white YUHSD logo
Anjalina Whiddon

Administrative Assistant
Phone: (928) 502-4773

Christian Juarez with gold background and raider logo
Christian Juarez

CHS Cafeteria Manager
Phone: (928) 502-5868

Alma Cardenas with red background and shield logo
Alma Cardenas

KHS Cafeteria Manager
Phone: (928) 502-5539

Leticia Ramos with orange background and bull logo
Leticia Ramos

SHS Cafeteria Manager
Phone: (928) 502-4020

Olga Oceguera with light blue background and hawk logo
Olga Oceguera

GRHS Cafeteria Manager
Phone: (928) 502-6568

Arturo Ramirez with green background and snake logo
Arturo Ramirez

SLHS Cafeteria Manager
Phone: (928) 502-6142

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Christina Smith

YHS Cafeteria Manager
Phone: (928) 502-5292