Nutrition-Menu Planning Goals

We plan and nutritionally analyze our menus each month based on the age appropriate Recommended Daily Allowances (1/4 RDA for Breakfast and 1/3 RDA for Lunch) and taking into consideration the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans: http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines/

Required calories and nutrient levels AVERAGED over a school week*: Elementary School Age Children.

Breakfast Lunch Calories 554 664 Protein (g) 10 10 Calcium (mg) 257 286 Iron (mg) 3.0 3.5 Vitamin A (RE) 197 224 Vitamin C (mg) 13 15 Total Fat <30% <30% Total Saturated Fat <10% <10% *In addition, we minimize salt and added sugars in all our recipes.

Required Calories and Nutrient Levels AVERAGED over a school week*: Secondary School Age Children

Breakfast Lunch Calories 554 825 Protein (g) 10 16 Calcium (mg) 257 400 Iron (mg) 3.0 4.5 Vitamin A (RE) 197 300 Vitamin C (mg) 13 18 Total Fat <30% <30% Total Saturated Fat <10% <10% *In addition, we minimize salt and added sugars in all our recipes.