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Serving School Meals to Preschoolers

Serving School Meals to Preschoolers 

Updated to align with the Final Rule, “Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” this four-page worksheet assists National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operators in planning menus that meet the preschool meal pattern.

Crediting of Vegetables at Breakfast: Per policy memo SP 18-2024, through SY 2024-25, schools may offer any vegetable in place of fruit at breakfast.

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Page updated: October 03, 2024