Nutrisoda and Schools

The USDA has granted exception to Nutrisoda, allowing six flavors to be sold in the school food service area during meal periods.

USDA, December 1, 2006:

Nutrisoda flavors Calm, Focus, Slender, Radiant and Renew allowed for sale in schools during meal periods.

To read this letter of exemption online click here.

To download this letter of exemption, click here. (pdf file 216k)

USDA, June 15, 2007:

Nutrisoda Immune allowed for sale in schools during meal periods.

To read this letter of exemption online click here.

To download this letter of exemption, click here. (pdf file 280k)

Teachers and principals are seeing positive results with Nutrisoda. Read the testimonials. Click here.


* The exempted products may not contribute towards a reimbursable school meal.

* The granting of exemption does not constitute approval or endorsement of products by the USDA for use in the Child Nutrition Programs.

"The ingredients in Nutrisodas are specifically designed to achieve tailored wellness goals and provide intelligent refreshment for students", says Kristen Smith, Registered Dietitian and Director of Wellness for the Ardea Beverage Company, "With over 30,000 students who have type 2 diabetes and 5.3 million young people who have been identified as overweight, Nutrisoda provides students and faculty a healthy and delicious alternative to sugar or caffeine-laden beverages."