School Lunch Requirements
Carmel Clay Schools participate in the USDA School Breakfast and School Lunch Programs and must meet the meal pattern requirements. A basic meal provides the following items:
BREAKFAST
1 breakfast entrée (includes the required protein and grain servings)
1-2 servings of fruit, 1 may be 100% fruit juice
1 Low-fat milk
LUNCH
1 lunch entree (includes the required protein and 100% whole grain servings)
1-2 servings of fruit
1-2 servings of vegetables
1 Low-fat milk
Nutritional School Lunches
Breakfast is designed to supply approximately 1/4 of the vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates and fat needed daily by the body. Lunch is designed to supply approximately 1/3 of the same nutrients. The nutritional value of the meals is evaluated over a period of days rather than calculated on a single meal or food item. Children are required to take a fruit or vegetable as part of the meal. This is required by USDA as part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
The sale of Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value (FMNV) is prohibited in the entire school during the school day per federal regulations.
Parents are welcome to join their child for school lunch. Lunch requests can be made to your cafeteria manager or school’s front office staff. We discourage parents bringing in food other than a home packed lunch.
