As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a) “Elementary school” means a public school that maintains any grade from kindergarten to grade 6, inclusive, but no grade higher than grade 6.
(b) “Middle school” means a public school that maintains grade 7 or 8, 7 to 9, inclusive, or 7 to 10, inclusive.
(c) “High school” means a public school maintaining any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive.
(d) “Full meal” means a combination of food items that meet USDA-approved School Breakfast Program or National School Lunch Program meal pattern requirements or the menu planning options of Shaping Health as Partners in Education developed by the state (SHAPE California network).
(e) “Added sweetener” means an additive other than 100 percent fruit juice that enhances the sweetness of a beverage.
(f) “Sold” means the exchange of food for money, coupons, or vouchers.
(g) “Entrée” means a food that is generally regarded as being the primary food in a meal, and shall include, but not be limited to, sandwiches, burritos, pasta, and pizza.
(h) “Snack” means a food that is generally regarded as supplementing a meal, including, but not limited to, chips, crackers, onion rings, nachos, french fries, donuts, cookies, pastries, cinnamon rolls, and candy.
(i) “Deep fried” means a food item is cooked by total submersion in oil or fat.
(j) “Par fried” means a food item is fried to reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit then is cooled to room temperature so that it may be refrigerated or frozen for future frying.
(k) “Flash fried” means a food item is quickly fried on both sides in oil with a temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.