NUTRITION STANDARDS
Averaged over the School Week
For all of the School Meals Initiative Menu Planning Approaches
(except the Traditional Menu Planning Approach)
SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Minimum Requirements for Nutrient and Calorie Levels
| Nutrients and Energy Allowances | Minimum Requirements Preschool |
Minimum Requirements Grades K-12 |
Optional Grades 7-12 |
|---|---|---|---|
Energy Allowance (Calories) |
388 |
554 |
618 |
Total Fat (as a percentage of total calories) |
* |
* |
* |
Saturated Fat (as a percentage of total calories) |
** |
** |
** |
Protein (g) |
5 |
10 |
12 |
Calcium (mg) |
200 |
257 |
300 |
Iron (mg) |
2.5 |
3.0 |
3.4 |
Vitamin A (RE) |
113 |
197 |
225 |
Vitamin C (mg) |
11 |
13 |
14 |
* Not to exceed 30 percent over a school week.
**
Less than 10 percent over a school week.
