Meal Components
How many meal components are offered at lunch?
Five
1.Fruit 2. Vegetable 3. Grain 4. Meat/Meat Alternate 5. Milk
How many components must students select for a reimbursable lunch?
Three
A student can decline milk
True
A student selects chicken bites, milk, and a fruit cup. Is it reimbursable?
Yes
Which meal component is required for a reimbursable lunch under Offer vs. Serve?
Fruit or vegetable (at least 1/2 cup)
What is the minimum amount of fruit of vegetable required?
1/2 cup
Are cashiers responsible for identifying reimbursable meals.
True
A student selects pizza and milk for their lunch. Is this reimbursable meal?
No - although the students selection consisted of a grain, meat, and milk it does not meet the requirement for reimbursement. One selected component must included at least 1/2 cup of fruit and or vegetable.
Name the five meal components
Fruit, Vegetable, Grain, Meat/Meat Alternate, Milk
True or False: Students must take milk
False - students do not have to take a milk to receive a reimbursable meal.
A student who forgot a fruit or vegetable can still receive a reimbursable meal.
False
Can juice count as both the fruit & vegetable?
No
A student takes pizza, milk, and carrot bites but no fruit. Is the meal reimbursable?
Yes, because they selected 3 of the 5 components including at least 1/2 cup of vegetables.