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Menu Planning with the New Lunch Meal Pattern. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Child Nutrition Services Section July 2012. Presenters: Leslie Otts Susan Thompson Melanie Crews.
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Menu Planning with the New Lunch Meal Pattern North Carolina Department of Public InstructionChild Nutrition Services SectionJuly 2012 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. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
New Meal Pattern is Food Based Composed of 5 Meal Components • Fruit • Vegetable • Grain • Meats/Meat Alternates • Milk
Lunch Meal Pattern for Grades K-5Minimum amounts to offer DAILY
Lunch Meal Pattern for Grades 6-8Minimum amounts to offer DAILY
Lunch Meal Pattern for Grades K-8Minimum amounts to offer DAILY
Lunch for K-5, 6-8, or K-8 1 Cup Skim Milk ½ Cup Carrots ½ Cup Broccoli 1/2 Cup Apple 1 oz eq Grain 2 oz eq M/Ma (1 oz eq daily min)
Lunch for K-5, 6-8, or K-8 1 Cup Skim Milk ½ Cup Carrots ½ Cup Broccoli 1/2 Cup Apple 2 oz eq Grain 2 oz eq M/Ma (1 oz eq daily min)
Lunch Meal Pattern for Grades 9-12Minimum amounts to offer DAILY
Grades 9-12 Lunch Meal ½ Cup Strawberries 1 Cup Skim Milk ½ Cup Carrots ½ Cup Broccoli ½ Cup Apple 2 oz eq Grain 3.4 oz Serving Size 2 oz eq M/Ma
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.
4 Dietary Specifications • Calories • Saturated fat • Trans fat • Sodium
Nutrient Requirements by grade levels for Lunch Less than 10% Saturated Fat Zero added Trans-fats Gradual reduction in Sodium – first target is for SY 2014-15
Menu Components of Concern • Grains • Meats/Meat Alternates • Vegetables – sub groups
Remember to count all components! 1 c Milk 1 c Tossed Salad ½ c Veg ½ c Fruit ½ c Fruit ½ c Veg 3.5 oz Serving 2 oz eq M/MA 9-12 1 oz eq Grain 1 oz eq Grain 0.5 oz eq M/MA
Look at menu planning for K-5 or 6-8 lunch … • Skim chocolate milk – 1 cup • Fresh Pear – ½ cup fruit credit • Lettuce and tomato – ½ cup vegetable credit • Mixed Corn – ½ cup vegetable credit • Taco Shell – 1 oz eq grain • Taco Filling/Cheese – 1 ½ oz eq M/MA credit skim
What changes would be required for this meal to be properly plannedfor grades 9-12? More grain Increased M/MA Additional fruit portion skim
9-12 Meal Pattern 1 c Blueberries 1 c Skim Milk 1 c Broccoli 2 oz eq M/MA 2 oz eq Grain (WGR)
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 K-5 or 6-8 Meal Pattern
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 K-5 or 6-8 Meal Pattern
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 fruit (full fruit component), ½ c Broccoli ( ½ c partial Veg component) , 1 c Milk (Full Milk Component) K-5 or 6-8 Meal Pattern
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 K-5 or 6-8 Meal Pattern
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 9-12 Meal Pattern
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 Meal selected with OVS 9-12 Meal Pattern
9-12 OVS Meals Reimbursable ½ c Vegetable ½ c Vegetable ½ c Fruit 1 c Milk ½ c Vegetable ½ c Fruit 1 c Milk Non-Reimbursable Full Component
Summary of Changesfor New Meal Pattern • Food Based • New Grade Groupings • 5 Components • Increased Portion Sizes • Changes in Offer Versus Serve
Questions?ContactChild Nutrition Consultant http://childnutrition.ncpublicschools.gov/who-we-are/maps