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NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS

USDA Nutrition Requirements

Menus meet requirements established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Based on grade level, standards are set for specific nutrients, to be met over a week's average of menus.

Menus planned for a week must average the daily nutrient levels shown in the chart below:

	LUNCH			BREAKFAST
	Pre-School	Grades K-5	Grades 6-12	Pre-School	Grades K-5	Grades 6-12
Calories (Kcal)	517	645	819	388	483	615
Protein (gm)	7	9	16	5	7	12
Calcium (mg)	267	267	400	200	200	300
Iron (mg)	3.3	3.3	4.5	2.5	2.5	3.4
Vitamin A (IU)	750	1055	1500	563	792	1125
Vitamin C (mg)	15	15	18	11	11	14
Total Fat (gm) ¹	17	21	27	13	16	20
Saturated Fat (gm) ²	6	7	9	4	5	6

¹ Total fat not to exceed 30 percent over a school week.

² Saturated fat to be less than 10 percent over a school week

NOTE: There are no numerical goals for cholesterol, sodium, and dietary fiber. However, menus should reflect the Dietary Guidelines for Americans by limiting cholesterol and sodium and increasing dietary fiber. The grams of fat will vary depending on the actual level of calories offered.