Offer vs. Serve

Objectives Identify the requirements of Offer vs. Serve Practice identifying meals that meet the requirements of a reimbursable meal

Offer vs. Serve Definitions Food component— One of five food groups that are part of the USDA reimbursable meal pattern Food item— A specific food offered within the five food components

Offer vs. Serve: Breakfast 3 components must be offered 4 items must be offered Student must select at least 3 food items

Offer vs. Serve: Breakfast Meat/ Meat Alternates (M/MA) can substitute as a Grain OR count as an Extra Vegetables can substitute as a Fruit OR count as an extra (Extra = Not counted as a component or item )

One Hot item Counts as 2 components Can be combined with 1 other component to make a meal

BREAKFAST TO GO CHOOSE 1 OR BOTH: MILK Fresh Fruit Fruit Juice CHOOSE 1 Choose 1 hot item or 2 different grain items Hot ItemCereal Whole Grain Muffin YogurtGoldfish Grahams

Keep in mind Only 2 grains are allowed + + Too Many Grains!

Breakfast Examples:

Is this Reimbursable? 10

YES Meat/Meat Alternative (egg)+ Meat/Meat Alternative (cheese)+ Mil k

Is this Reimbursable? 12 Cheese Bread

YES Meat/Meat Alternative (cheese) + Grain (bread) + Fruit + milk

Is this Reimbursable? 14

YES Meat/Meat Alternative (egg & Cheese) + Fruit +Grain (wrap) + Milk

Is this Reimbursable? 16

NO Grain (smart round) + Grain (smart round)+ Milk Two of the same item is not allowed

Is this Reimbursable?

YES Fruit + Grain (cereal)+ Grain (muffin) + Milk

Is this Reimbursable? 20

YES Grain (muffin) + Grain (cereal)+ Milk

Is this Reimbursable? 22

YES Grain (cereal) + Milk + Fruit

Is this Reimbursable? 24

NO Grain (cereal) + Grain (cereal)+ Milk Two of the same item is not allowed

Is this Reimbursable? 26 Cheese Bread

YES Milk + Fruit + Grain (bread)+ Meat/Meat Alternative (cheese)

Is this Reimbursable? 28

YES Fruit + Grain (wrap) + Meat/ Meat Alternative (egg& cheese)

Is this Reimbursable? 30

YES Grain (wrap) + Meat/Meat Alternative (egg & cheese) + Milk

Is this Reimbursable? 32

YES Grain (smart round)+ Fruit + Meat/Meat Alternative (yogurt)+ Milk

Is this Reimbursable? 34

NO Grain (smart round)+Grain (cereal) + Grain (goldfish grahams) + Milk Too Many items

Is this Reimbursable? 36

YES Milk + Grain (muffin) + Meat/Meat Alternative (yogurt)

Is this Reimbursable? 38

YES Fruit + Grain (muffin)+ Meat/Meat Alternative (yogurt)

Is this Reimbursable? 40

YES Fruit + Meat/Meat Alternative (yogurt)+ Milk

Is this Reimbursable? 42

YES Grain (muffin)+ Milk + Meat/Meat Alternative (yogurt)

Offer vs. Serve: Breakfast new for July 1, 2014 Required planned portion for fruit = 1 cup 1 cup fruit =1 item (even if made up from multiple types of fruit) Student must take at least ½ cup fruit or 100% juice

Offer vs. Serve: Breakfast: Final Rule Doubles the amount of fruit and vegetables required to a total of 1 cup of fruits or vegetables per day. Can offer meat/meat alternates in place of grains once the 1 serving daily minimum grain quantity is met

Offer vs. Serve: Calories Final Rule Limits the total calories that can be offered in a meal: must be within minimum and maximum range Grade Level K-5 – Breakfast : Grade level 6-8 – Breakfast: Grade Level 9-12 – Breakfast:

47 How do we “encourage” kids to take the required fruits ?

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