1. SCHOOL BREAKFAST Meal Pattern & Offer vs. Serve!
SPIN YOUR WHEELS!
Today we will review the Breakfast Meal Pattern and implementation of “Offer vs. Serve” for the Breakfast meal.
Before we get started please print the “Whole Grain-Rich Ounce Equivalency Requirements”. This form is located at Go to “Agriculture” then “Food and Nutrition”. Scroll down on the left to “Applications and Forms”. Then click on “Forms” and then scroll down to “Fact Sheets and Meal Patterns”. Click on “Whole Grain-Rich Ounce Equivalency Requirements for School Meal Programs”.

2. WHY SCHOOL BREAKFAST Children who eat school breakfast ---
Eat More Fruits
Drink More Milk
Eat Larger Variety of Foods
Children who participate in school breakfast ---
Usually Consume Fruit & Milk at Breakfast
Are Less Likely to be Obese
Why is School Breakfast so important?
Studies indicate the following:
Children who eat school breakfast ---
Eat More Fruits
Drink More Milk
Eat a Larger Variety of Foods
Children who participate in school breakfast ---
Usually Consume Fruit and Milk at Breakfast
Are Less Likely to be Obese

3. Breakfast Meal Pattern ? Overview
Four Grade Groups:
K K
Different Calorie Ranges
K-5: : K-8: :
Saturated Fat: < 10%
Trans Fat: 0
First we will review some basic menu planning regulations.
There are four Grade Groups to choose when setting up your menus.
K-5
6-8
K-8
9-12
Each of these Grade Groups include specific Calorie Ranges that you are expected to fulfill based on a week’s menu and based on the actual breakfasts taken by the students.
K-5:
6-8:
K-8:
9-12:
The Saturated Fat must be less than 10%. Again, this is based on a week’s menu and on the actual breakfasts taken by the students.
No foods served at breakfast are allowed to contain Trans Fat.

4. Breakfast Meal Pattern ? Overview
Sodium
K-5 & K-8: 540 mg : 600 mg : 640 mg
Three Components:
*Grains Fruits/Veg Milk *Meat Optional
Additional regulations are as follows:
There are specific average amounts for sodium based on actual meals served over a week.
K-5 & K-8: 540 mg
6-8: 600 mg
9-12: 640 mg
Three Components must be offered daily.
Grains
Fruit/Vegetable
Milk
Note: The Meat/Meat Alternate component is optional and can count towards the Grain component

5. Breakfast Meal Pattern?No
MAX
Breakfast Meal Pattern?
ITEMS:
Grades K - 5
Daily
(Wkly.)
Grades K – 8
Grades 6 – 8
Grades 9 -12
1-Fruit/
Veggies (cups)
1 cup
(5)
2 –Grains
(oz. equivalents) 1
(Min 7/wk.)
(Min 8/wk.)
(Min 9/wk.)
3 -Milk
(cups)
**Meat/Meat Alt.
Optional
This is a chart for the Breakfast Meal Pattern.
It indicates the required amounts of food components for each grade group.
It specifies the mandatory daily amount of each component.
The chart also specifies the minimum weekly requirements, in parentheses, for each food component.
There are no limits on the maximum amounts that you can offer. Just keep in mind that you still must meet the calorie ranges for the specific grade group that your menu is designed to serve.
**Meat/Meat Alt.: Can be credited towards the grains OR Not credited at all
Must be included in calorie assessment

6. AGE GROUPS!
GROUPS: CALORIES:
(Min – Max)
K - 5
K - 8
6 – 8
9 – 12
This is a chart that specifies the minimum and maximum calorie guidelines for each grade group.
These calories are based on the average of actual meals served over a week consisting of five days.
If your school regularly operates 6 or 7 days, you must increase the minimum and maximum by 20% for each additional day.
If your school regularly operates 4 days or less, you must decrease the minimum and maximum by 20% for each day less than 5 days.

7. Meal Pattern Components ?
1- Grains Fruit
and/or
Veggies
3- Milk
*Optional : Meat /Alt.
We will now dissect each Breakfast Meal Pattern component.
We will provide you with specific regulatory details for each food component.

8. -Agriculture/ Food & Nutrition -Fact Sheets & Menu Patterns
GRAINS
Must Be
WHOLE GRAIN RICH
Exemption Form
Minimum 1 Equiv.
Serving/Day
Minimum Quantity/Wk.
K-5:
6-8 & K-8: 8
9-12:
GRAINS:
All grains served at breakfast Must Be Whole Grain.
There is an Exemption Form available in SNEARS in “Resources” under “School Meal Flexibilities”.
This should be completed if participation is declining or students are complaining excessively about specific whole grain breakfast foods.
Check the “WGR Ounce Equivalency” located at Go to “Agriculture” then “Food and Nutrition”. Scroll down on the left to “Applications and Forms”. Then click on “Forms” and then scroll down to “Fact Sheets and Meal Patterns”. Click on “Whole Grain-Rich Ounce Equivalency Requirements for School Meal Programs”.
The chart will provide you with the grain equivalents for the whole grain rich items you are serving to students.
Remember there are still mandatory minimum weekly grain requirements. If you serve daily breakfast meal choices, in order to determine if your school is meeting the weekly requirements you must add the lowest grain equivalent offered each day.
Example
Daily Breakfast Choices
-3 oz. Grain Equivalent Bagel
-1 oz. Grain Equivalent Cereal
You would add the cereal equivalents to determine if you are meeting the required weekly minimums. In this example you would be serving 5 grains and your school would not meet the weekly minimums for any of the grade groups. You would need to offer the cereal with an additional grain such as a 1 oz. or ½ oz. equivalent serving of graham crackers.
Ck. WGR Equivalency -
-Agriculture/ Food & Nutrition
-Apps & Forms/Forms
-Fact Sheets & Menu Patterns

9. MEAT/MEAT ALT Optional Credit as Grain Serving Offer as Extra
MEAT/MEAT ALTERNATES:
This food component is optional.
You can choose to count this as a grain. OR
You can choose to simply count this as an extra food. If counted as an extra food you still will be required to include the calories and nutrients of this food when calculating nutritional requirements.

10. FRUITS Two ½ Cup Portions Can Count as Two Items Offer Daily 1 cup
50% Juice Limit
¼ cup dried = ½ c
Two ½ Cup Portions
Can Count as
Two Items
FRUITS:
This component must be offered daily.
All grade groups must offer 1 cup daily.
100% Fruit Juice can only be offered for 50% of the fruit component over a week. Therefore, you can only serve 2½ cups of juice per week based on a 5 day week.
If you serve Dried Fruit a ¼ cup credits as a ½ cup Fruit.
If you portion your Fruit/Juice offerings in ½ cup amounts, you can count each ½ cup portion as a food item when implementing the “Offer vs. Serve” regulation.
We will review this in more detail later in this webinar.

11. VEGGIES Interchangeable w/ Fruit Starch Regs *Must offer 2 cups
This group is interchangeable with Fruit, but there are restrictions for Starchy Vegetables.
Starchy vegetables can only be offered if you offer 2 cups of Non-Starchy vegetables per week.
There are no restrictions on the specific days that the non-starchy or starchy
vegetables be offered during the week.
Starch Regs
*Must offer 2 cups
Non-Starchy Veg.
Per Week then
Allowed to Serve
Starchy Veg.

12. MILK Try SMOOTHIES w/ Milk & Fruit Unflavored 1% Flavored Fat Free
Unflav. Fat Free
Unflavored 1%
Flavored Fat Free
Flavored 1%
Offer 2
MILK:
As implemented for lunch, only Unflavored Fat Free, Unflavored 1%, Flavored Fat Free and Flavored 1% Milk can be served a breakfast.
All schools must offer 2 different varieties daily.
Schools are permitted to offer Smoothies with milk and fruit for breakfast.
This item is an innovative strategy to add excitement and entice more student customers to participate in school breakfast.
If you serve a Smoothie made with 8 oz. of milk and ½ cup fruit, the smoothie may count as two food items. The student would need to select one additional food item in order to have a reimbursable meal.

13. Offer vs. Serve for BREAKFAST
Optional for All Grades
-The “Offer vs. Serve” regulation is Optional for All Grade Groups for Breakfast.

14. “Offer vs. Serve” for Breakfast:
Must Offer All 3 Components
- 1 oz. Eq. Grains
- 1 c Fruit/Veggie
- 8 oz. Milk
Must Offer 4 Items
Students Must Take w/ Meal:
½ c Fruit or ½ c Vegetables or ½ c Fruit -Veg.
Students Must Take 3 Items
Offer vs. Serve for Breakfast:
Must offer All 3 Components in the minimum required amounts.
-1 oz. Equivalent Grains
-1 cup Fruit/Veggie
-8 oz. Milk
Must Offer 4 Items
Students Must Take w/ Breakfast Meal
-1/2 cup Fruit OR
-1/2 cup Veggies
-1/2 cup Fruit-Veggie Combination
Students Must Take 3 Items

15. *A WGR item Must be offered daily! Optional --- Meats/Meat Alternates
Components vs. Items ??
Food Component = Food Group
BREAKFAST FOOD COMPONENTS:
1- Grains*
2- Fruits/Vegetables
3- Milk
*A WGR item Must be offered daily!
Optional --- Meats/Meat Alternates
(Can be counted as Grain after you’ve included at
least 1 oz. eq. of Whole Grains)
Components vs. Items?
Food Components
-A Food Component is one of the 3 Food Groups offered at Breakfast.
The 3 food components are as follows:
-Grains and Optional Meats/Meat Alternates
-Fruits/Vegetables
-Milk
-These 3 components must be offered Daily for Breakfast.
-These Components must be offered in the Minimum Quantities as specified for each grade group.
-Reminder: A WGR item Must be offered daily!
Meat/Meat Alternates can be offered and counted towards Grains but you Must always offer at least a 1 oz. equivalent of Whole Grains daily.
You can not just offer a Meat/Meat Alternate as your Grain.

16. Components vs. Items ??
Food Item: Specific Foods within Food Components Offered at Breakfast
Example
2 ounce Bagel = 2 Food Items
Contains 1 Food Component --- Grains
Food Items:
-Food Items are specific foods within the 3 Food Components.
Example
2 ounce Bagel = 2 Food Items
Contains 1 Food Component --- Grains

17. Offer vs. Serve --- 4 Items
Offer vs. Serve Items?? Offering Options: Students Must Choose any 3 of the 4
Food Components =
2 Items:
Fruit ½ cup Portions
Each ½ c Counts as
Food Item
Option #1
1- Grain 1 oz. Equiv.
2- Grain 1 oz. Equiv.
3- Fruit/Juice/Veg 1 cup
4- Milk 8 oz.
Option #2
2- Meat 1 oz. Equiv.
Option #3
2- Fruit/Juice/Veg ½ cup
3- Juice/Fruit/Veg ½ cup
Offer vs. Serve for Breakfast
This is a chart that gives you the Options on how you can meet the 4 Food Item requirements.
Option #1:
-Grain 1 oz. Equivalent
-Fruit/Juice/Veggie 1 cup
-Milk 8 oz.
Option #2:
- Meat 1 oz. Equivalent
Option #3:
-Fruit/Juice/Veggie 1/2 cup
Crediting Food Components as 2 Items ---
Offer 2 each 1 oz. equivalent grains or 1 oz. equivalent grains and 1 oz. equivalent grain/ meat-meat alternates
Each 1 oz. equivalent can count as a food item
Fruits ---
Fruit can be offered in ½ cup portions
Each ½ cup fruit can be counted as 1 food item
Examples:
You can serve a 2 oz. equivalent whole grain bagel and it will count as 2 food items.
Another example would be to offer a 1 oz. equivalent of whole grain crackers and a 1 oz. grain/meat equivalent of string cheese and these would count as 2 food items.
You must always offer a daily 1 oz. equivalent Grain and then you can count the Meat/Meat Alternate as a Grain item.
In other words you can not just offer a Meat/Meat Alternate for Breakfast. It must be offered with a Grain.
You could also offer ½ cup apple juice and a ½ cup peaches. In this scenario each ½ cup Fruit would count as 1 food item.
If you offer the Fruit/Juice/Veggie Component in 1 cup amounts, each 1 cup portion credits as 1 food item.
Food Components =
2 Items:
Grains & Grain/Meats
Each 1 oz. Equivalent
Counts as Food Item

18. Students Must Take 3 Items??
Menu:
Example “A”: Blueberry Muffin 4 oz. = 2 Grain Equivalents
Peaches 1 cup
Milk 8 oz.
*Students can only decline the milk
Example “B”: Bagel 2 oz. = 2 Grain Equivalents
Juice 4 oz.
Apple Slices ½ cup
Reimbursable Meal Combinations:
*Bagel & Juice *Bagel & Apple Slices *Bagel-Juice-Apple Slices *Bagel-Juice-Milk
*Bagel-Apple Slices-Milk *Bagel-Juice-Apple Slices
*Juice-Apple Slices-Milk *Bagel-Juice-Apple Slices-Milk
These are some Examples of the “Offer vs. Serve” regulation and the items the student can decline based on the requirement that students must take 3 Food Items.
Example “A”: For this menu the students can only decline the Milk.
Example “B”: For this menu the students can select many different combinations and still have the required 3 food items.

19. Students Must Take 3 Items??
If Counting Meat/Meat Alt. as Grain;
Meat/Meat Alt. is an Item that Can Be Declined
Example “C”: Scrambled Eggs 1 oz. Grain/Meat Eq.
Wheat Toast oz. Grain Eq.
Juice 4 oz.
Peaches ½ cup
Milk 8 oz.
Reimbursable Meal Combinations:
*Eggs-Toast-Juice *Toast-Juice-Milk *Eggs-Juice-Milk
*Eggs-Toast-Peaches *Toast-Peaches-Milk *Eggs-Peaches-Milk
*Eggs-Toast-Juice-Milk *Toast-Juice-Peaches *Eggs-Juice-Peaches
*Eggs-Toast-Peaches-Milk *Toast-Juice-Peaches-Milk *Juice-Peaches-Milk
*Eggs-Toast-Juice-Peaches-Milk *Eggs-Juice-Peaches-Milk
Example “C”: For this sample menu the school chooses to offer a Meat/Meat Alternate and credit it towards Grains.
Again, there are many choices available to the student in order to meet the 3 food items required for a reimbursable breakfast.
The Meat/Meat Alternate can be declined in this example.

20. NO OFFER vs. SERVE?? Must Take All 3 Components
Must Serve All 3 Components
- 1oz. Eq. Grains
- 1 c Fruit/Veggie
- 8 oz. Milk
Must Take All 3 Components
Must Meet Minimum Grains/Week
Example
K-5: Serve 2 Grain Equiv. 2 days/week and
Serve 1 Grain Equiv. 3 days/week =
Minimum 7 Grain Equiv./Week
“NO” Offer vs. Serve for Breakfast:
Must offer All 3 Components in the minimum required amounts.
-1 oz. Equivalent Grains
-1 cup Fruit/Veggie
-8 oz. Milk
Must Take All 3 Components
Must Meet Minimum Required Grains per Week
Example
-Grade Group is K-5
-Could Serve Grain Equivalents 2 Days Per Week and 1 Grain Equivalent 3 Days Per Week.
-This strategy would fulfill the Minimum Requirement of 7 Grain Equivalents Per Week.

21. SIGNAGE
Communicate What Constitutes Meal to Students; Servers/Cashiers; Parents/Guardians
Identify What Comprises Reimbursable Breakfast --- Menus/Signs/Newsletters
Post Signs at Beginning or Near Serving Lines
Display Offer vs. Serve Signage, Form #185
Signage & Correspondence:
Communicate What Constitutes a Breakfast Meal to Students; Servers/Cashiers; Parents/Guardians.
Identify What Comprises a Reimbursable Breakfast Meal --- Menus/Signs/Newsletters.
Post Signs at Beginning or Near Serving Lines.
Display Offer vs. Serve Signage, Form #185.

22. Offer vs. Serve/Form #185
This is the actual Breakfast Offer vs. Serve Signage, Form #185.
It is available at:

23. Offer vs. Serve Policy for BREAKFAST
Keep on File
Sample Policy
Offer vs. Serve Policy for Breakfast
Must be kept on file.
For a Sample Policy go to the web site listed on the screen.
One form can be completed for the entire District.

24. TRAINING Conduct Training for Food Service Staff
Reinforce with Cashiers & Servers
Meets Professional Standard Requirements
Training:
Conduct Training for Food Service Staff.
Reinforce with Cashiers and Servers. This is very important for Meal Accountability.
Servers and cashiers can help students correctly select the foods
comprising a reimbursable meal.
Training offered on this specific topic Meets Professional Standard Requirements.

25. What Next?? CHECK Current Menu: Is a 1 oz. Grain Equiv. Offered Daily?
Are there 4 Items Offered Daily?
1- Grain Equiv. 1oz.
2- Fruit/Veggie 1 c
3- Milk oz.
AND
4- Grain 1 oz. or Meat 1 oz. or 2 each ½ c Fruit/Veg.
Do Menus Meet Minimum Wkly. Grains?
Do Menus Include 100% WGR Products?
Is Juice Only Offered as 50% of Fruit/Week?
Now that we have reviewed the required regulations for “Offer vs. Serve” for School Breakfast --- WHAT NEXT??
Look at your Menus:
Is a 1 oz. Grain Equiv. Offered Daily?
Are there 4 Food Items Offered Daily?
1- Grain Equiv. 1oz.
2- Fruit/Veggie 1 c
3- Milk oz.
AND
4- Grain 1 oz. or Meat 1 oz. or 2 each ½ c Fruit/Veg
Do Menus meet Minimum Weekly Grain Requirements?
Do Menus include 100% WGR Products?
Is Juice only offered as 50% of fruit per week?
(Only 2.5 cups of juice can be offered per week.)

26. SCHOOL BREAKFAST!
SPIN YOUR WHEELS!

27. NO! #1 Menu Example Entree: WGR Cereal/Graham Crackers
Choose 2: Orange, Banana, Apple Juice (1/2 c each)
Choose 1: FF Choc Milk or 1% White Milk #1
NO!
At the top of this slide is a Sample Menu for All Grade Groups.
Assume that the WGR Cereal and the WGR Graham Crackers each meet a 1 oz. Equivalent for Grains.
A student walks through the line and selects the Cereal, Graham Crackers and 1% White Milk.
Spin Your Wheels! Is this a Reimbursable Breakfast?
NO!
Why --- There is No Fruit/Juice/Veg taken with the meal.
WGR Cereal
(1 oz. Grain Equiv.)
WGR Graham Crackers
1% Low Fat White Milk

28. #2 Menu Example Entree: WGR Bagel
Choose 2: Orange, Banana, Apple Juice (1/2 c each)
Choose 1: FF Choc Milk or 1% White Milk #2
At the top of this slide is a Sample Menu for All Grade Groups.
Assume that the WGR Bagel credits as a 3 oz. Grain Equivalent.
A student walks through the line and selects the WGR Bagel and 4 oz. Apple Juice.
Spin Your Wheels! Is this a Reimbursable Breakfast?
YES! It’s a WINNER!
Why --- The Bagel Equals 2 Food Items and the 3rd Item is the ½ cup Fruit Juice.
WGR Bagel
(3 oz. Grain Equiv.)
4 oz. Apple Juice

29. Egg & Cheese on WGR English Muffin
Menu Example
Entree: Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Choose 2: Orange, Banana, Sweet Potato Tots (1/2 c each)
Choose 1: FF Choc Milk or 1% White Milk #3
At the top of this slide is a Sample Menu for All Grade Groups.
Assume that the Egg & Cheese on WGR English Muffin credits as a 2 oz. Grain Equivalent plus 2 oz. Grain/Meat Equivalent.
A student walks through the line and selects the Egg & Cheese on WGR English Muffin and ½ cup Sweet Potato Tots.
Spin Your Wheels! Is this a Reimbursable Breakfast?
YES! It’s a WINNER!
Why --- The Egg & Cheese on WGR English Muffin Equals 2 Food Items and the 3rd Item is the ½ cup Sweet Potato Tots.
The Sweet Potato Tots Count as a Red/Orange Vegetable and are interchangeable with the Fruit.
Egg & Cheese on WGR English Muffin
(2 oz. Grain Equiv. plus 2 oz. Grain/Meat Equiv.)
½ cup Sweet Potato Tots

30. NO! #4 Menu Example Entree: WGR Graham Crackers/4oz. Yogurt
Choose 2: Orange, Banana, Apple Juice (1/2 c each)
Choose 1: FF Choc Milk or 1% White Milk #4
NO!
At the top of this slide is a Sample Menu for All Grade Groups.
Assume that the WGR Graham Crackers meet the 1 oz. Equivalent for Grains and the 4 oz. Yogurt credits as 1 oz. Grain/Meat Equivalent.
A student walks through the line and selects the 4 oz. Yogurt and a Banana.
Spin Your Wheels! Is this a Reimbursable Breakfast?
NO!
Why --- The 4 oz. Yogurt counts as 1 Food Item and the Banana is a Fruit and credits as the 2nd Food Item but --- there is No 3rd Food Item!
4 oz. Yogurt
(1 oz. Grain/Meat Equiv.)
½ cup Banana

31. #5 Menu Example Entree: WGR Graham Crackers/4oz. Yogurt
Choose 2: Orange, Banana, Apple Juice (1/2 c each)
Choose 1: FF Choc Milk or 1% White Milk #5
At the top of this slide is a Sample Menu for All Grade Groups.
Assume that the WGR Graham Crackers counts as a 1 oz. Grain Equivalent and the 4 oz. Yogurt credits as a 1 oz. Grain/Meat Equivalent.
A student walks through the line and selects the WGR Graham Crackers, an Orange and 4 oz. Apple Juice.
Spin Your Wheels! Is this a Reimbursable Breakfast?
YES! It’s a WINNER!
Why --- The Graham Crackers Equal 1 Food Item. The Orange counts as the 2nd Food Item and the 3rd Item is the ½ cup Apple Juice. Since the Fruits are offered in ½ cup portions, each ½ cup counts as a Food Item.
WGR Graham Crackers
(1 oz. Grain Equiv.)
½ cup Orange
4 oz. Apple Juice

32. NO! #6 = 1 oz. Grain EQ Menu Example
Entree: 2 oz. WGR Blueberry Muffin/4 oz. Yogurt
Choose 2: Orange, Banana, Orange Juice (1/2 c each)
Choose 1: FF Choc Milk or 1% White Milk
2 oz. Portion =
1 oz. Grain EQ
NO!
At the top of this slide is a Sample Menu for All Grade Groups.
Check your “Whole Grain-Rich Ounce Requirements For School Meal Programs” Chart to determine the grain equivalency for the WGR Blueberry Muffin.
A student walks through the line and selects the 2 oz. Portion Blueberry Muffin and a Banana.
Spin Your Wheels! Is this a Reimbursable Breakfast?
NO!
Why --- The 2 ounce Blueberry Muffin credits as 1 ounce Grain Equivalent and as 1 Food Item. The Blueberry Muffin is in “Group D” on the “Whole Grain-Rich Ounce Requirements For School Meal Programs” Chart. Each 2 oz. Portion Equals 1 oz. Grain Equivalent.
The Banana is a Fruit and counts as the 2nd Food Item but --- there is No 3rd Food Item!
WGR Blueberry Muffin
(2 oz. Portion)
½ cup Banana

33. #7 = 2 oz. Grain EQ Menu Example
Entrees: 2.5 oz. WGR Corn Muffin or 3 oz. WGR Bagel
Choose 2: Peaches, Banana, Orange Juice (1/2 c each)
Choose 1: FF Choc Milk or 1% White Milk #7
2.5 oz. Portion =
2 oz. Grain EQ
At the top of this slide is a Sample Menu for All Grade Groups.
Check your “Whole Grain-Rich Ounce Requirements For School Meal Programs” Chart to determine the grain equivalency for the WGR Corn Muffin.
A student walks through the line and selects the 2.5 oz. Portion Corn Muffin and a 4 oz. Orange Juice.
Spin Your Wheels! Is this a Reimbursable Breakfast?
YES!
Why --- The 2.5 ounce Corn Muffin credits as a 2 ounce Grain Equivalent and as 2 Food Items. The Corn Muffin is in “Group C” on the “Whole Grain-Rich Ounce Requirements For School Meal Programs” Chart. Each 1.2 oz. Portion Equals 1 oz. Grain Equivalent. The Orange Juice is a Fruit and counts as the 3rd Food Item. Since there are 3 Food Items and one of these Items is a Fruit ---This a Meal!
WGR Corn Muffin
(2.5 oz. Portion)
4 oz. Orange Juice

34. #8 Menu Example Entree: 1 oz. WGR Biscuit; 2 ea. Sausage Links
Choose 2: Applesauce, Banana, Orange Juice (1/2 c each)
Choose 1: FF Choc Milk or 1% White Milk #8
At the top of this slide is a Sample Menu for All Grade Groups.
Assume that the WGR Biscuit credits as a 1 oz. Grain Equivalent , each Sausage Link credits as 1 oz. Grain/Meat Equivalent .
A student walks through the line and selects 2 Each Turkey Sausage Links and 4 oz. Orange Juice.
Spin Your Wheels! Is this a Reimbursable Breakfast?
YES! It’s a WINNER!
Why --- The 2 Sausage Links Equal 2 Food Items and the 3rd Item is the ½ cup Fruit Juice.
2 each Turkey Sausage
(2 oz. Grain/Meat Equiv.)
4 oz. Orange Juice

35. NO! #9 = 1 oz. Grain EQ Menu Example
Entree: 2 ea. WGR Oats ’N’ Honey Granola Bars (1 oz. each) & 4 oz. Yogurt
Choose 1: Peaches, Pineapple Chunks, Apple (1 c each)
Choose 1: FF Choc Milk or 1% White Milk #9
2 oz. Portion =
1 oz. Grain EQ
NO!
At the top of this slide is a Sample Menu for All Grade Groups.
Check your “Whole Grain-Rich Ounce Requirements For School Meal Programs” Chart to determine the grain equivalency for the WGR Honey ‘N’ Oats Granola Bars .
A student walks through the line and selects the 2 each Granola Bars and an Apple.
Spin Your Wheels! Is this a Reimbursable Breakfast?
NO!
Why --- The 2 ounce Portion or 2 each Granola Bars credits as 1 ounce Grain Equivalent and as 1 Food Item.
Plain Granola Bars are in “Group D” on the “Whole Grain-Rich Ounce Requirements For School Meal Programs” Chart. Each 2 oz. Portion Equals 1 oz. Grain Equivalent.
The Apple is a Fruit and counts as the 2nd Food Item but --- there is No 3rd Food Item!
This menu planner offers the Fruit in 1 cup Portions, therefore the Apple only credits as 1 Food item.
2 Each WGR Granola Bars
(2 oz. Portion)
1 cup Apple

36. #10 = 1 oz. Grain EQ Menu Example
Entrees: 2 each WGR Waffles or WGR Pancakes (1.2 oz. each)
Choose 2: Peaches, Pineapple Chunks, Apple (1/2 c each)
Choose 1: FF Choc Milk or 1% White Milk
#10
1.2 oz. Portion =
1 oz. Grain EQ
At the top of this slide is a Sample Menu for All Grade Groups.
Check your “Whole Grain-Rich Ounce Requirements For School Meal Programs” Chart to determine the grain equivalency for the Waffles .
A student walks through the line and selects the 2 each WGR Waffles, ½ cup of Peaches and 8 oz. FF White Milk.
Spin Your Wheels! Is this a Reimbursable Breakfast?
YES!
Why --- The 2.4 ounce Portion of Waffles credits as a 2 ounce Grain Equivalent and as 2 Food Items.
The Peaches are a Fruit and counts as the 3rd Food Item and in this case there is a 4th Food Item which is the Milk.
Both Waffles and Pancakes are in “Group C” on the “Whole Grain-Rich Ounce Requirements For School Meal Programs” Chart.
Each 1.2 oz. Portion Equals 1 oz. Grain Equivalent.
WGR Waffles
(2.4 oz. Portion)
1/2 cup Peaches
8 oz. Fat Free White Milk

37. WEB SITES USDA Offer vs. Serve Guidance
Whole Grain-Rich Ounce Equivalency Requirements:
Whole Grain-Rich Exemption Request
Offer vs. Serve Poster for Breakfast
Offer vs. Serve Policy for Breakfast
-These are the web sites to refer to for additional information.

38. Thank you for attending the Offer vs. Serve for Breakfast webinar!
This webinar will count towards
1 hour of professional standards training:
Key Area- Operations
Learning Topic- Serving Food
Topic Code – 2220 Offer vs. Serve
Department of Agriculture
School Nutrition Programs
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