Menu Planning with the New Lunch Meal Pattern Presenters: Leslie Otts Susan Thompson Melanie Crews In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender (male or female), age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C or call toll free (866) (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) ; or (800) (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Child Nutrition Services Section July 2012

New Meal Pattern is Food Based Composed of 5 Meal Components 1.Fruit 2.Vegetable 3.Grain 4.Meats/Meat Alternates 5.Milk

Lunch Meal Pattern for Grades K-5 Minimum amounts to offer DAILY Fruit½ cup Vegetable3/4 cup Grain1 oz eq Meats/Meat Alternates1 oz eq Milk1 cup 3

Lunch Meal Pattern for Grades 6-8 Minimum amounts to offer DAILY Fruit½ cup Vegetable3/4 cup Grain1 oz eq Meats/Meat Alternates1 oz eq Milk1 cup 4

Lunch Meal Pattern for Grades K-8 Minimum amounts to offer DAILY Fruit½ cup Vegetable3/4 cup Grain1 oz eq Meats/Meat Alternates1 oz eq Milk1 cup 5

Lunch for K-5, 6-8, or K-8

Lunch Meal Pattern for Grades 9-12 Minimum amounts to offer DAILY Fruit1 cup Vegetable1 cup Grain2 oz eq Meats/Meat Alternates2 oz eq Milk1 cup 8

Grades 9-12 Lunch Meal

Weekly Offerings In addition to minimum daily requirements, each grade group has weekly minimums for all components and maximum limits for grains and meat/meat alternate. A variety of vegetables from specific subgroups must be included.

Lunch Meal Pattern for K-5 Weekly Offerings Fruit2 ½ cup Vegetable3 ¾ cup Grain8 - 9 oz eq Meats/Meat Alternates oz eq Milk5 cup 11

Lunch Meal Pattern for 6-8 Weekly Offerings Fruit2 ½ cup Vegetable3 ¾ cup Grain oz eq Meats/Meat Alternates oz eq Milk5 cup 12

Lunch Meal Pattern for K-8 Weekly Offerings Fruit2 ½ cup Vegetable3 ¾ cup Grain8 - 9 oz eq Meats/Meat Alternates oz eq Milk5 cup 13

Lunch Meal Pattern for 9-12 Weekly Offerings Fruit5 cup Vegetable5 cup Grain10 – 12 oz eq Meats/Meat Alternates oz eq Milk5 cup 14

 Calories  Saturated fat  Trans fat  Sodium Dietary Specifications 15

Nutrient Requirements by grade levels for Lunch K-5K Less than 10% Saturated Fat Zero added Trans-fats Gradual reduction in Sodium – first target is for SY

Menu Components of Concern Grains Meats/Meat Alternates Vegetables – sub groups

A Comparison Grain oz eq Meats oz Fruit cups Veg cups K ½3 ¾ ½3 ¾ K ½3 ¾

Remember to count all components!

Look at menu planning for K-5 or 6-8 lunch … 1.Skim chocolate milk – 1 cup 2.Fresh Pear – ½ cup fruit credit 3.Lettuce and tomato – ½ cup vegetable credit 4.Mixed Corn – ½ cup vegetable credit 5.Taco Shell – 1 oz eq grain 6.Taco Filling/Cheese – 1 ½ oz eq M/MA credit skim

What changes would be required for this meal to be properly planned for grades 9-12? 1.More grain 2.Increased M/MA 3.Additional fruit portion skim

What is wrong with this planned lunch?

What is wrong with this planned K-5 lunch?

Offer Versus Serve  Must offer all 5 components  Students may choose 3 components  Of those 3 components, a fruit or vegetable must be chosen (minimum 1/2 cup)

Planned meal: ½ c Broccoli, ½ c Carrots, ½ c Strawberries, 1 c Milk, 1 Oz Eq Grain, 2 Oz Eq M/MA Planned Reimbursable meal Meal selected with OVS

Planned meal: ½ c Broccoli, ½ c Carrots, ½ c Strawberries, 1 c Milk, 1 oz Eq Grain, 2 oz Eq M/MA Planned Reimbursable MealMeal selected with OVS

Planned Reimbursable Meal OVS – ½ c fruit (full fruit component), ½ c Broccoli ( ½ c partial Veg component), 1 c Milk (Full Milk Component) Planned meal: ½ c Broccoli, ½ c Carrots, ½ c Strawberries, 1 c Milk, 1 oz Eq Grain, 2 oz Eq M/MA

Planned Reimbursable Meal OVS - ½ c Broccoli, 1 oz eq Grain, ½ c Strawberries Planned meal: ½ c Broccoli, ½ c Carrots, ½ c Strawberries, 1 c Milk, 1 oz Eq Grain, 2 oz Eq M/MA

1 c Milk, ½ c Broccoli, ½ c Carrots, ½ c Apple, ½ c Strawberries, 2 oz eq Grains, 2 oz eq M/MA Planned Reimbursable Meal OVS - ½ c broccoli, ½ c carrots ½ c Apple and 2 oz eq M/MA

Planned Reimbursable Meal Meal selected with OVS 1 c Milk, ½ c Broccoli, ½ c Carrots, ½ c Apple, ½ c Strawberries, 2 oz eq Grains, 2 oz eq M/MA

½ c Vegetable ½ c Fruit 1 c Milk ½ c Vegetable ½ c Fruit 1 c Milk Non-Reimbursable Full Component Reimbursable

Summary of Changes for New Meal Pattern Summary of Changes for New Meal Pattern 1.Food Based 2.New Grade Groupings 3.5 Components 4.Increased Portion Sizes 5.Changes in Offer Versus Serve

Questions? Questions? Contact Child Nutrition Consultant 35