The Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) Component North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | Child Nutrition Services In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender (male or female), age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C or call toll free (866) (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) ; or (800) (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

M/MA Webinar Presenters Flo Smith Region 6 Trip Warren Region 7

M/MA: breakfast Updated breakfast meal pattern: Optional SY Required SY M/MA is not required at breakfast. A waiver is required to adopt the new breakfast meal pattern prior to the SY.

M/MA: updates for the lunch meal Grade groups Consistent unit of measure (oz. eq.) Daily minimums Weekly minimums Weekly maximums Use of tofu and soy products

M/MA: Grade groups K K-8*

M/MA: ounce equivalent unit of measure Ounce Equivalent (oz. eq.) label was generally used for labeling alternate forms of meat. For consistency, the oz. eq. unit of measure will accompany all forms of M/MA components.

M/MA: Minimum daily quantity Meat/Meat Alternate must be offered as part of the reimbursable meal in minimum quantities each day. M/MA must be offered as part of the main menu item. Other M/MA must be counted. Grade Group Minimum (oz. eq.) K-5 1 oz. eq oz. eq. K-8* 1 oz. eq.

M/MA: Weekly ranges Maximum quantities of M/MA apply only to the weekly range. Grade Group Weekly range (oz eq) K K-8*9-10

M/MA: The Menu Template

M/MA: additional information Schools that do not serve a daily choice of M/MA menu items may not serve the same form of M/MA more than 3 times per week.

M/MA: additional information The M/MA component can be supplemented to meet the full requirement. Example: hot dog (1.5 oz eq) and chili (0.5 oz eq) will equal 2 oz eq for the 9-12 grade group.

M/MA: Tofu and Soy products Tofu and Soy-based products may credited toward the reimbursable meal. Refer to Policy Memo SP

M/MA: additional references A reference document, additional policy memos and guidance for this presentation is on the Child Nutrition website along with this powerpoint.

For additional assistance please contact your regional Child Nutrition Consultant. Thank you.