Like other nutrition programs around the world, Canada's Food Guide divides nutrition into four main food groups: vegetables and fruit, grain products, milk and alternatives, and meat and alternatives.
Therefore, it is in the school district's discretion to decide how long to keep such records. In keeping with the intent of 603 CMR 23.06, however, the time limit for destruction of the record should probably be not less than sixty years for a transcript and not more than five years for the temporary record.
As reflected in the guidelines, the amount of time to retain records depends largely on relevant laws and regulations. Many states - such as California, North Carolina, Tennessee and Connecticut - require health professionals to maintain records for seven years after the professional relationship ends. This time period typically does not start for minors' records until the minor reaches the age of majority.