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What is a Reimbursable Lunch?
What food groups must be offered daily for a reimbursable Lunch?
1. Meat/Meat Alternate : 1-2 ounce (Grades K-8) 2 ounce (Grades 9-12)
Meat alternate: non-meat items that contain protein example: yogurt, peanut butter, cheese
2. Grain: 1 serving = 1 slice of bread, ½ cup pasta or rice, 1 roll
3. Vegetables: ¾ cup (Grades K-8) • 1 cup (Grades 9-12)
4. Fruit: ½ cup (Grades K-8) and 1 cup (Grades 9-12)
5. Milk: ½ pint (8 fluid ounces)
The correct portion size must be offered!
Meat & Grain
Note: Many of our entrees contain 2 food groups (meat & grain)
Fruit
Vegetable
Milk
REIMBURSABLE LUNCH WHICH CONTAINS THE 5 DIFFERENT FOOD GROUPS.
What is a reimbursable lunch using Offer vs. Serve (3 out of 5 rule)?
• Students must select full portions of at least 3 of the 5 food group items offered.
• Students may decline food items.
• Adults must allow students to make their own choices without pressure to select certain foods.
• Students must take 1 serving of either a fruit or a vegetable in order for the meal to qualify as reimbursable.
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
No, this is not a reimbursable lunch.
Grain
Meat
Milk
Although this lunch contains 3 food items, it is
not a reimbursable
lunch because it does not contain 1 serving of a fruit
or vegetable.
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
Yes, this is a reimbursable lunch.
Milk
Fruit
This lunch contains
3 food group servings (at least one being a fruit
or vegetable), therefore it is a reimbursable
lunch.
Vegetable
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
Yes, this is a reimbursable lunch.
Meat/Meat Alternate
Grain
This lunch contains 3 food group
items, including a serving of
vegetables, therefore it is a reimbursable
lunch. Vegetable
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
No, this is not a reimbursable lunch.
Grain
Meat Alternate1 ounce serving
Milk
This lunch does not contain a
serving of fruit or vegetables
and therefore is not a
reimbursable lunch.
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
No, this is NOT a reimbursable lunch.
Milk
Fruit
This lunch only contains 2 food groups, therefore it is
NOT a reimbursable
lunch.
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
Yes, this is a reimbursable lunch.
Grain
Fruit
This lunch contains 3 food
group servings (at least one being a
fruit or vegetable), therefore it is a reimbursable
lunch. Meat/Meat alternate
A student who is eligible for free lunch brought her lunch from home. Can she have
a Free milk?
A student who is eligible for Free or
Reduced price meals or at a CEP
school, must take 3 out of the 5 food
group components in order to get free
milk.**Options:
Child can pay for the milk Take a milk from the “No Thank You” table. Child can take a fruit, vegetable and a milk to complement
their lunch from home. This option is a reimbursable meal!
No, this is not a reimbursable lunch.
• The following slides refer to the • High School Burrito Bar.
• This menu option is only available to students in grades 9-12.
HIGH SCHOOL BURRITO BARIs this a Reimbursable Lunch
2 #16 scoops of black beans
Yes, this is a reimbursable lunch?
Fruit
Grain
Vegetable(2 #16 scoops of
beans)
This lunch contains 3 food
group servings (at least one being a
fruit or vegetable),
therefore it is a reimbursable
lunch.
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
2 #16 scoops of cheese
1 #16 scoop of beans
This lunch contains 3 food
group servings (at least one being a
fruit or vegetable),
therefore it is a reimbursable
lunch.
Milk
Meat/Meat Alternate (2 #16 scoops)
Vegetable(1) #16 scoop of beansand ½ cup of lettuce
Grain
YES, this is a reimbursable lunch
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
1 #16 scoopof cheese
Meat/Meat Alternate – only 1 ounce
Vegetable (1) #16 scoop of beans and a handful of lettuce
Grain
This lunch contains 3 food
group servings (at least one being a
fruit or vegetable), but there is only 1
ounce of meat/meat alternate
NO, this is not a reimbursable lunch
Refried and Black BEANS can be a Vegetable or a Meat Alternative- NOT BOTH!
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
1 #16 scoopof taco meat
1 #16 scoopof cheese
Milk
Meat/Meat Alternate (2 ounces)
Grain
Vegetable
Increase lettuce to a “hefty handful” for 1 cup serving, or add at least ½ cup of fruit
NO, this is not reimbursable lunch
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
1 #16 scoopof taco meat
1 #16 scoopof cheese
Fruit
Meat/Meat Alternate (2 ounces)
Grain
This lunch contains 3 food
group servings (at least one being a
fruit or vegetable),
therefore it is a reimbursable
lunch.
YES, this is a reimbursable lunch
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
1 #16 scoopof taco meat
1 #16 scoopof cheese
Although this meal has 3 food groups, the student would need to add a fruit or vegetable
Milk
Meat/Meat Alternate (2 ounces)
Grain
NO, this is not a reimbursable lunch?
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
2 #16 scoopsof cheese
1 #16 scoopof beans
YES, this is a reimbursable lunch
Fruit
VegetableBeans are #16 scoop and lettuce is a “hefty handful”, approximately ½ cup (credits as ¼ cup).Beans are considered a vegetable
Meat Alternate (2 #16 scoops)
Grain
This lunch contains 3 food
group servings (at least one being a
fruit or vegetable),
therefore it is a reimbursable
lunch.
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
1 #16 scoopof taco meat
1 #16 scoopof cheese
2 #16 scoopsof beans
Grain
VegetableMake sure there are 2 -#16 scoops of beans
Beans are considered a vegetable
Meat/Meat Alternate (2 ounces)
This lunch contains 3 food
group servings (at least one being a
fruit or vegetable),
therefore it is a reimbursable
lunch.
YES, this is a reimbursable lunch?
Is this a reimbursable lunch?
1 #16 scoopof cheese
2 #16 scoopsof beans
Milk
Grain
Vegetable
This lunch contains 3 food group servings (at least one
being a fruit or vegetable),
therefore it is a reimbursable
lunch.
YES, this is a reimbursable lunch
Reimbursable meal quick check
Is there a FRUIT or VEGETABLE on the tray?
Yes
Are there 3 of the 5 components on the tray in proper portion sizes?
Yes
Congratulations! This
is a reimbursable lunch!
NoAdd correct portion size of
missing componen
t (Milk, Meat/Mea
t Alternate,
Grain, Fruit,
Vegetable)
No
Add a FRUIT or VEGETABLE
Are there 3 of the 5 components on the tray in
proper portion sizes?
Yes
Congratulations! This is
a reimbur
sable lunch!
No
Add correct portion size of
missing compon
ent (Milk, Meat/Meat
Alternate,
Grain, Fruit,
Vegetable)
If you have any
questions, please contact your
Program Manager.
Thank you!