Improving child nutrition is the focal point of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA). The legislation authorizes funding and sets policy for USDA’s core child nutrition programs: the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program the Summer Food Service Program, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act allows USDA, for the first time in over 30 years, opportunity to make real reforms to the school lunch and breakfast programs by improving the critical nutrition and hunger safety net for millions of children.
- SY 2012-2013 Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch Program – 5 day week
- SY 2013-2014 Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch Program – coming soon
- SY 2013-2014 Nutrition Standards in the School Breakfast Program – coming soon
- Implementation Timeline
- Modified School Week Meal Component Adjustments
- Weekly Menu Worksheet
- How to Credit Grains into oz./eq for SY 2012-13
- Production Records PDF Word
- Production Record for Multiple Grades PDF Word
- Production Record Example
- Production Record Example for Salad Bars
- Websites for Recipes and Menu Planning
- Offer vs. Serve and Serve Only Comparison Chart
- School Nutrition Association (SNA) Peer2Peer Archived Webinars regarding the New Meal Pattern
- Share and read comments on implementing the New Meal Pattern at www.schoolnutrition.org/Blog.aspx?id=17856&blogid=622
- Menu Planning for Overlapping Grades K-8
- The New Meal Pattern and Calorie Concerns
- Menu Certification for Additional 6 Cents
Memos
CN 29-12: Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products
CN 36-12: Formulated Grain Fruit Products
CN 37-12: Grain Requirements for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program
CN 39-12: CN 38-12: Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010: Questions and Answers Related to the Certification Compliance with Meal Requirements for the National School Lunch Program
CN 01-13: Smoothies Offered in Child Nutrition Programs
CN 02-13: Residential Child Care Institution Exceptions for Safety if Serving Multiple Age-Grade Groups
CN 05-13: Separation of Vegetable/Fruits in the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs
CN 13-13: Frozen Fruit Products in the NSLP and SBP
CN 14-13: Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010 Questions and Answers on the Final Rule, “Nutrition Standards in the NSLP and SBP” (3rd Revision)
CN 16-13: Corn Masa (Dough) for Use in Tortilla Chips, Taco Shells, and Tamales
CN 25-13: Revised Meat/Meat Alternates and Milk Charts in the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs
CN 26-13: Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Guidance to School Food Authorities: Flexibility in the Meat/Meat Alternate and Grain Maximums for School Year 2012-2013
