IASBO 2010 The Impact of Meal Pattern Choice on School Food Service Clare R. Keating, SNS Director of Account Management Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.

IASBO 2010 Today’s Goals Understand the Meal Pattern Choices in the National School Lunch Program See how different Menu Options affect meal cost Learn about upcoming changes from Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act 2010

IASBO 2010 Selecting a Meal Pattern Two Categories of Meal Patterns: Food Based Nutrient Based

IASBO 2010 Food Based Meal Pattern Food Based- 5 Meal Components Traditional- 5 components daily, must meet required nutrients and portion sizes Enhanced- Traditional plus additional grains, increased portion size of Fruit/Vegetables

IASBO 2010 Food Based Meal Pattern Traditional oz. MMA 2.Veg/Fruit 3/8c. 3.Veg/Fruit 3/8c. 4.Bread/Grain 1-2 daily, 8/wk 5.Milk, 8oz fluid Traditional K oz. MMA 2.Veg/Fruit 1/4c. 3.Veg/Fruit 1/4c. 4.Bread/Grain 1-2 daily, 8/wk 5.Milk, 8oz fluid

IASBO 2010 Food Based Meal Pattern Traditional oz. MMA 2.Veg/Fruit 3/8c. 3.Veg/Fruit 3/8c. 4.Bread/Grain 1-2 daily, 8/wk 5.Milk, 8oz fluid Enhanced oz. MMA 2.Veg/Fruit 1/2c. 3.Veg/Fruit 1/2c. 4.Bread/Grain 1-3 daily, 15/wk 5.Milk, 8oz fluid

IASBO 2010 Cost Impact? Traditional= Base Rate Enhanced= Base Rate + –Additional 7 servings per week Grain/Bread = ¢/meal –Additional 1/4c. Fruit/Veg. Daily= ¢/meal – Expect to pay.11¢-.19¢ more per meal for Enhanced

IASBO 2010 Nutrient Based Meal Pattern Nutrient Based- Nutrients only- Entrée, Milk and min. 1 sides required. Requires computerized analysis with weighted averages based on history of choices. Cost similar to Traditional for Elementary, Enhanced for HS

IASBO 2010 What to Choose? Choose a Meal Pattern that fits the age/grade group of your school. Additional Calories and Nutrients=$ Evaluate Food Costs vs. Meal Reimbursement Rates Reimbursement rates are not adjusted for age/menu Decide which options are essential for your schools

IASBO 2010 Offer vs. Serve Decrease Food Waste Increase Food Choices Students may refuse a specified number of menu items SFA makes decision to participate

IASBO 2010 Options Trends toward Healthier Menus Increased whole grain products/ fiber Low Fat/ 0 g. trans fat More fresh fruits and vegetables Reduced sodium Organic “Green” products Compostable/Biodegradable paper goods Healthier US School Challenge

IASBO 2010 Options- Cost Impact? Increased whole grain products/ fiber ↑ ¢ Low Fat/ 0 g. trans fat- minimal increase More fresh fruits and vegetables, larger portions ↑ ¢ Fresh, ¢ Larger Reduced sodium- ↓ variety during transition Organic- $$ ↑>$1 Going “Green”- varies by operation

IASBO 2010 Healthier US School Challenge Initiative to double number of schools enrolled Must be a Team Nutrition School Reimbursable lunches must meet USDA nutrition standards Bronze= $500 per school Silver= $1000 per school Gold= $1500 per school

IASBO 2010 Bronze Menu ADP- NA A Different Vegetable offered Daily Dark Green or Orange 3x per week Cooked Dry beans or peas (legumes) offered weekly A Different Fruit offered Daily At least 1 Day Fresh 100% juice limited to 1x week Canned must be packed in water or juice Whole-Grain serving offered 3x per week Only Low-fat or Skim Milk Cost ↑ ¢

IASBO 2010 Silver Menu ADP- 60% / 45% A Different Vegetable offered Daily Dark Green or Orange 3x per week Cooked Dry beans or peas (legumes) offered weekly A Different Fruit offered Daily 1 Day Fresh 100% juice limited to 1x week Canned must be packed in water or juice Whole-Grain serving offered 3x per week Only Low-fat or Skim Milk Cost ↑ ¢

IASBO 2010 Gold Menu ADP- 70% / 65% A Different Vegetable offered Daily Dark Green or Orange 3x per week Cooked Dry beans or peas (legumes) offered weekly A Different Fruit offered Daily 2 Days Fresh 100% juice limited to 1x week Canned must be packed in water or juice Whole-Grain serving offered Daily Only Low-fat or Skim Milk Cost ↑ ¢

IASBO 2010 HUSSC Other Criteria Regulations for all Competitive Foods/Beverages Sold on Campus Nutrition Education- Min. 2 grades Physical Education min/week School promotes Wellness Wellness Policy

IASBO Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act Due to vote October 2010 In effect- ? Fall 2011? Recommendations from the Institute of Medicine to the USDA Nutrition standards based on science Funding Household Application Process (community eligibility)

IASBO 2010 Proposed.06¢ per meal Reimbursement Milk Variety- eliminated Water- offered in all lunchrooms Pricing for Paid Lunch Free Reimbursement- Paid Reimb.= Meal Price Nutrition Requirements based on DGA Regulations for all Foods sold on campus SMI to include Breakfast

IASBO 2010 Proposed, cont. Rules for Indirect Costs reporting and allocation Reporting on Food Safety Inspections, Wellness Policies, Participation and Nutritional Quality Applications- SS# only last 4 digits Commodities Allocation= 12% of total Reimbursement Recall procedures for Commodities

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