Meal Patterns
There must be at least this many components for lunch
5
This common sandwich spread is one of the top 9 allergens and must be clearly labeled or avoided in peanut-free schools.
What is peanut butter?
This is the number of ounces in one cup, a common measurement for liquids like milk.
What is 8 ounces?
This is the term for the number of servings a recipe will make.
What is yield?
This large appliance is used to keep milk, fruits, and vegetables cold and fresh before serving.
What is a refrigerator?
2
If a student has a dairy allergy, you should avoid giving them foods containing this common ingredient found in milk.
What is lactose?
This is the tool you use to weigh bulk food items like raw chicken or sliced turkey.
What is a kitchen scale?
When you increase or decrease the number of servings in a recipe, you're doing this to it.
What is adjusting or scaling the recipe?
You’d use this tool to scoop the same portion of mashed potatoes every time, helping control serving sizes.
What is a portion scoop (or disher)?
This component can be added to meet the grain equivalents at breakfast
Meat/Meat Alternate
This food group, often served in pasta or bread, contains gluten and can be dangerous for students with celiac disease.
What is wheat?
You need this many tablespoons to equal 1/4 cup, often used when measuring ingredients for recipes.
What is 4 tablespoons?
This section of a recipe lists all the food items and the exact amounts needed to prepare the dish.
What are the ingredients?
This piece of equipment uses dry heat and fans to cook food evenly, like baking trays of chicken nuggets.
What is a convection oven?
The maximum percentage of these components may be offered in the form of juice
50%
Before preparing a meal for a student with allergies, you should always do this to your hands and surfaces to prevent cross-contact.
What is wash and sanitize?
This container, often labeled with numbers and lines, is used to measure liquids accurately.
What is a liquid measuring cup?
This type of standardized recipe used in schools ensures consistent quality, portion size, and nutrition each time it's made.
What is a USDA standardized recipe?
Found in dishwashing areas, this machine sprays hot water and detergent to sanitize trays and utensils.
What is a commercial dishwasher?
This grain component cannot exceed 6 grams of sugar for every 1 oz dry weight when served in CACFP
Cereal
If a student has a severe allergy and is exposed to an allergen, this life-saving device might need to be used immediately.
What is an epinephrine auto-injector (or EpiPen)?
If a serving of mashed potatoes should weigh ½ cup, this is the approximate weight in ounces you should portion out.
What is 4 ounces?
Before starting a recipe, reviewing this part helps you understand the steps you'll follow to prepare the meal.
What are the directions or preparation steps?
This hand tool, often shaped like a balloon, is used to blend ingredients smoothly or add air to eggs and sauces.
What is a whisk?