Meal Patterns
Meal patterns for childcare are similar to the Basic Four Food Groups.
Childcare providers are required to serve meals that follow those patterns.
Breakfast Meal Pattern
|
Minimum Portion Size
|
|||
|
Component |
Age 1 - 3 | Age 3 - 6 | Age 6 - 18 |
| 1. Milk, fluid | 1/2 cup | 3/4 cup | 1 cup |
| 2. Juice, fruit or Vegetable | 1/4 cup | 1/2 cup | 1/2 cup |
| 3. Bread or Cereal | 1/2 slice | 1/2 slice | 1 slice |
Lunch or Dinner Meal Pattern
|
Minimum Portion Size
|
|||
|
Component |
Age 1 - 3 | Age 3 - 6 | Age 6 - 18 |
| 1. Milk, fluid | 1/2 cup | 3/4 cup | 1 cup |
|
2. Meat, fish or poultry or Cheese or Eggs or Peanut Butter or cookes Beans or Peas |
1 oz. 1 oz. 1 2 T. 1/4 cup |
1-1/2 oz. 1-1/2 oz. 1 3 T. 3/8 cup |
2 oz. 2 oz. 1 4 T. 1/2 cup |
|
3. & 4. Fruits and Vegetables |
1/4 cup | 1/2 cup | 3/4 cup |
| 5. Bread and Equivalent | 1/2 slice | 1/2 slice | 1 slice |
Back |
Home |
|
Graphics by:
|
|
