22. Meal Patterns Charts 1A–6
Review Often!
Meal Patterns
________ Child
Nutrition
Programs
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23. For the NSLP and SBP, Plan Meals by
using a food-based menu planning approach,
using Nutrient Standard or Assisted Nutrient Standard, or
adopting an alternate menu planning approach.

24. Meal Patterns: Charts 1A–3, NSLP & SBP
Program
Method
Type 1A
School Lunch (NSLP)
Traditional
Food-Based 1B
Enhanced 2A
School Breakfast (SBP) 2B 3
Afterschool Snacks

25. Meal Patterns: Charts 4A–4D, CACFP
Program
Type 4A
Child and Adult Care (CACFP) Breakfast
Food-Based 4B
Child and Adult Care (CACFP) Lunch 4C
Child and Adult Care (CACFP) Supper 4D
Child and Adult Care (CACFP) Snacks

26. Meal Patterns: Chart 5, SFSP
Program
Type 5
Summer Food Service (SFSP)
Food-Based

27. Nutrient Standard Menu Planning (NSMP) Requirements: Chart 6
Program
Type 6
Minimum Required Menu Items for Nutrient Standard Menu Planning Approach (NSMP) (Breakfast and Lunch)
Nutrient- Based

28. Selecting the Correct Chart
Identify the following:
Program—NSLP, SBP, CACFP, SFSP, or afterschool snack of the NSLP
Meal—breakfast, lunch, supper, or a snack
Chart as appropriate according to the menu planning approach being used in the district—Traditional, Enhanced, or Nutrient Standard

29. National Food Service Management Institute
This training was conducted by the
National Food Service Management Institute
The University of Mississippi

30. National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi
Mission: To provide information and services that promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs
Vision: To be the leader in providing education, research, and resources to promote excellence in child nutrition programs