Cal. Code Regs. tit. 5 § 15558
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024
Amount of Food a per Week (Minimum per Day) | |||
| Food | Grades K-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Fruits (cups) b | 2 1/2 (1/2) | 2 1/2 (1/2) | 5(1) |
| Vegetables (cups) b | 3 3/4 (3/4) | 3 3/4 (3/4) | 5(1) |
| Dark Green c | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Red/Orange c | 3/4 | 3/4 | 1 1/4 |
| Beans/Peas (Legumes) c | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Starchy c | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Other Vegetables c, d | 1/2 | 1/2 | 3/4 |
| Additional Vegetables to Reach Total e | 1 | 1 | 1 1/2 |
| Grains (ounce equivalents) f | 8-9 (1) * | 8-10 (1) * | 10-12 (2) * |
| Meats/Meat Alternatives (ounce equivalents) f | 8-10 (1) * | 9-10 (1) * | 10-12 (2) * |
| Fluid milk (cups) g | 5 (1) | 5 (1) | 5 (1) |
| * U.S. Department of Agriculture has lifted the weekly maximums for grain and meat/meat alternates. The daily and weekly minimums for grains and meat/meat alternates still apply. The maximums are used as a guide for menu planning purposes only. | |||
| a Food items included in each group and subgroup and amount equivalents. Minimum creditable serving is one-eighth cup. | |||
| b One-quarter cup of dried fruit counts as one-half cup of fruit; one cup of leafy greens counts as one-half cup of vegetables. No more than half of the fruit or vegetable offerings may be in the form of juice. All juice must be 100 percent full-strength. | |||
| c Larger amounts of these vegetables may be served. | |||
| d This category consists of "Other Vegetables" as defined in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.10(c)(2)(iii)(E), which is hereby incorporated by reference. For the purposes of the National School Lunch Program, the "Other Vegetables" requirement may be met with any additional amounts from the dark green, red/orange, and beans/peas (legumes) vegetable subgroups as defined in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.10(c)(2)(iii), which is hereby incorporated by reference. | |||
| e Any vegetable subgroup may be offered to meet the total weekly vegetable requirement. | |||
| f At least 80 percent of grains offered weekly (by ounce equivalents) must meet the whole grain-rich criteria specified in Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) guidance, and the remaining grain items offered must be enriched. | |||
| g All fluid milk must be fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1 percent fat or less). Milk may be unflavored or flavored, provided that unflavored milk is offered at each meal service. | |||
Other Specifications: Daily Amount Based on the Average for a 5-Day Week that is contained in 7 Code of Federal Regulations section 210.10(c) as amended by 87 FR 6984, February 7, 2022, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
| Dietary Specifications | Grades K-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Min-Max Calories (kcal) h | 550-650 | 600-700 | 750-850 |
| Saturated Fat (percent of total calories) h | Less than 10 percent | Less than 10 percent | Less than 10 percent |
| Sodium Interim Target 1 (milligrams) h | Less than or equal to 1,230 mg | Less than or equal to 1,360 mg | Less than or equal to 1,420 mg |
| Sodium Interim Target 1A (milligrams) h, i | Less than or equal to 1,110 mg | Less than or equal to 1,225 mg | Less than or equal to 1,280 mg |
| Trans Fat h | Nutrition label or manufacturer specifications must indicate zero grams of trans fat per serving | Nutrition label or manufacturer specifications must indicate zero grams of trans fat per serving | Nutrition label or manufacturer specifications must indicate zero grams of trans fat per serving |
| h Discretionary sources of calories (solid fats and added sugars) may be added to the meal pattern if within the specifications for calories, saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium. Foods of minimal nutritional value and fluid milk with fat content greater than one percent are not allowed. | |||
| i Sodium Interim Target 1A must be met no later than July 1, 2023 (SY 2023-2024). | |||
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 15558
2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-3-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 49).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031, 49531 and 49531.1, Education Code. Reference: 7 C.F.R. section 210.10.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-3-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 49).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-14-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 50).