Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. A choice of 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) of flavored or unflavored fat-free milk or 1 percent lowfat flavored or unflavored milk only per day. 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 in 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: Grades K–5: 1 oz. equivalent minimum daily (7–10 oz. weekly) Grades 6–8: 1 oz. equivalent minimum daily (8–10 oz. weekly) Grades 9–12: 1 oz. equivalent minimum daily (9–10 oz. weekly) Meat/meat alternate may be substituted for grains after the minimum daily grains requirements are met. 4. Fifty percent of grains must be whole grain-rich. 5. Calorie ranges (min. and max.) are Grades K–5 (350–500), Grades 6–8 (400–550), Grades 9–12 (450–600). 6. Saturated fat will be less than 10 percent of total calories and zero grams per serving for trans-fat. 7. K–12 sodium targets as published by USDA in Final Rule Child Nutrition Program: Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements published on December 12, 2018, and any updates. 8. 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. 9. 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. 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. • Fruit (fresh; frozen without sugar; canned in light syrup, water, or fruit juice; or dried) and fruit juice (100 percent full-strength and cannot meet more than onehalf of the fruits component). • Vegetables (optional at breakfast) • Grain/Bread • Meat/Meat Alternate (may be offered after the minimum daily grains (1 oz. eq.) requirement is met). • Milk