This USDA initiative targets «competitive foods,» which are all foods and beverages sold to students on campus during the school day, typically through vending machines, a la carte lunch lines and in student stores, other
than those meals reimbursable under federal meal programs.
Competitive foods are all foods and beverages sold to students on campus during the school day, other
than those meals reimbursable under federal meal programs.
Not exact matches
As part of the
reimbursable meal, a selection from the salad bar averages at or less
than the cost of a hot vegetable with a fruit cup side.
As part of the
reimbursable meal, a selection from the salad bar averages at or less
than the cost of a hot vegetable with a fruit cup side.
The competition showcases the hard work and creativity of Middle School teams across the district as they are challenged to plan a
reimbursable lunch menu that includes the appropriate
meal components (meat / meat alternate, grain, milk, fruit and vegetable), follows the USDA National School Lunch guidelines, and costs no more
than $ 1.20 for the entire
meal.