Meal Pattern Training for School Nutrition Programs--Related Resources

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Meal Pattern Training for School Nutrition Programs

Related Resources

Basics at a Glance Portion Control Poster (Institute of Child Nutrition)
Crediting Foods in School Nutrition Programs (CSDE webpage)
Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs (USDA webpage)
Meal Patterns for Grades K-12 in School Nutrition Programs (CSDE webpage)
Menu Planning for Child Nutrition Programs (CSDE webpage)
Menu Planning Guide for School Meals for Grades K-12 (CSDE)
Offer versus Serve for School Nutrition Programs /a>(CSDE webpage)

Operational Memoranda for School Nutrition Programs (CSDE webpage)
Professional Standards for School Nutrition Professionals Training Database (USDA webpage)
Program Guidance for School Nutrition Programs (CSDE webpage)
Resource Lists
USDA Memo SP 04-2022 and CACFP 04-2022: Question and Answer Guidance on the Final Rule Child Nutrition Programs: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Effective July 1, 2022
USDA Memo SP 05-2022: Meal Requirements Under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Questions and Answers for Program Operators Updated to Support the Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Effective July 1, 2022: USDA Memo SP 05-2022

For more resources, visit the CSDE's Resources for Child Nutrition Programs webpage.