Traditional Lunch Menu



Group I: Children ages 1-2Group II: Children ages 3-5*Meal ComponentsMinimum quantities per dayMilkMust be unflavored whole milk for children age 1 and unflavored low-fat (1%) or unflavored fat-free milk for children 2-5 years old.4 fluid ounces6 fluid ouncesMeats or Meat Alternates (M/MA)Lean meat, poultry or fish1 ounce1 ? ouncesTofu, soy product or alternate protein products1 ounce1 ? ouncesCheese1 ounce1 ? ouncesLarge egg1/2 egg3/4 eggPeanut butter, soy nut butter or other nut or seed butters2 tablespoons3 tablespoonsCooked dry beans or peas1/4 cup3/8 cupYogurt (must contain no more than 23 grams of sugar per 6 ounces)1/2 cup or 4 ounces3/4 cup or 6 ouncesPeanuts, soy nuts, tree nuts or seeds (Can be used to meet no more than 50% of the M/MA component)1/2 ounce= 50%3/4 ounce=50%Vegetables1/8 cup1/4 cupFruits1/8 cup1/4 cupGrainsWhole-grain or enriched bread1/2 slice 1/2 slice Whole-grain or enriched biscuit, roll, or muffin1/2 serving1/2 servingWhole grain-rich, enriched or fortified cooked breakfast cereal, cereal grains and/or pasta1/4 cup 1/4 cup *Children 1-4 years of age are in the preschool age group in the NSLP and SBP. In situations where a 5-year-old is in preschool or a 4-year-old is in kindergarten, a sponsor may continue to serve the meal pattern appropriate for that grade.Lunch Program reminders for preschool children:GeneralAll five components must be served for a reimbursable meal.Minimum planned portions based on age group served. If serving both age groups, complete separate Menu Planning Templates.Offer versus serve (OVS) is not an option for meals served to preschool students in the NSLP and SBP unless in an approved comingling setting.MilkFlavored milk is NOT allowed for preschool children.Milk must be unflavored whole milk for children age 1 and unflavored low-fat (1%) or unflavored fat-free milk for preschool children 2 years and older.Meats/Meat AlternatesYogurt may be plain or flavored, unsweetened or sweetened, but must contain no more than 23 grams of sugar per 6 ounces.Alternate protein products must meet the requirements in Appendix A Part 226. No more than 50% of the M/MA component requirement can be met with peanut, soy nuts, tree nuts or seeds. ? ounce=50% of the M/MA requirement for Group I and ? ounce=50% of the M/MA requirement for Group II.Fruits/VegetablesPasteurized full-strength juice may only be used to meet the fruit or vegetable requirement at one meal, including snack, per day.A vegetable may be used to meet the ENTIRE fruit requirement. When two vegetables are served at lunch, two different kinds must be served, such as broccoli and carrots. *Note-the vegetables do not have to come from two different subgroups (e.g. dark green, red/orange).GrainsAt least one serving of grains per day, across all eating occasions, must be whole grain-rich. Breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry ounce (no more than 21.2 grams of sugar per 100 grams of dry cereal).Grain-based desserts do not count towards meeting the grains component for any preschool meal or snack. This means that the following are not allowed in a reimbursable meal:Sweet pie crust (Dessert pies, cobbler, fruit turnovers)Doughnuts (Frosted and unfrosted)Sweet rolls (Frosted and unfrosted)Toaster pastries (Frosted and unfrostedGranola bars (Plain or with add-ins)Cookies, cakes and browniesSponsor #SponsorContact NameAge GroupDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5COMPONENTS ↓ MENU NAME →Meats/Meat AlternatesItemPortionVegetablesItemPortion in cupsFruits (or 2nd Vegetable)ItemPortion in cupsGrainsIndicate whenWG or WGRItemPortionOther Foods/Condiments(If planned)Item Portion2nd Item (If planned)PortionDaily Milk (Unflavored/White Milk Only)Age GroupFat ContentPlanned Portion45961304445Notes:00Notes:Abbreviations: oz. eq. = ounce equivalent, WGR = whole grain-rich, M/MA = meats/meat alternatesFDACS Rev. 5/2020 ................
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