Use these as a quick reference and get to know the grains requirements across all the child nutrition programs.
Check out the seven-part Crediting in the Child Nutrition Programs Tip Sheets revised to reflect the recent rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The meats/meat alternates tip sheet is designed for program operators as a handy and easy-to-use reference on how to credit meats/meat alternates and incorporate them into the meal pattern requirements.
The milk tip sheet is designed for program operators as a handy and easy-to-use reference on how to credit milk into the meal pattern requirements.
The vegetables tip sheet is designed for program operators as a handy and easy-to-use reference on how to credit vegetables and incorporate them into the meal pattern requirements.
The fruits tip sheet is designed for program operators as a handy and easy-to-use reference on how to credit fruits and incorporate them into the meal pattern requirements.