Approved meals shall be offered as defined by the following: 1. The quantities of food served shall be in accord with the current federal meal pattern requirements for the specific age groups as found in 7 CFR Part 220. 2. A choice of two fruits or vegetables or full-strength juices to equal a minimum of ½ cup per day must be offered each day for K–12. (Note: One cup of fruit with vegetable substitutions will be required as of SY 2014–15.) 3. A choice of two grains or meat/meat alternate shall be offered daily to meet the daily minimum and weekly requirements. For grades K-12, at least 80% of the weekly grains offered must be whole grainrich, and any remaining grains offered must be enriched. 4. Weekly nutritional analysis must be provided by the FSMC to document that all meals are planned and served to meet USDA requirements. The nutritional analysis must be completed for the duration of the contract. The nutritional analysis must be based on weighted averages planned. 5. For the breakfast priced as a unit to be claimed for reimbursement, schools must offer 3 food components that consist of a minimum of 4 of the following food items from the following three components: grain, fruit, and milk. Students are allowed to decline one food item but must select at least ½ cup of the fruit or vegetable component. One cup of fruit must be offered. Students must select the other food components in the quantities planned.
