[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 198 (Monday, October 18, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57544-57549]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22072]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service

7 CFR Parts 210, 220 and 226

[FNS-2011-0029]
RIN 0584-AE18


CACFP Meal Pattern Revisions Related to the Healthy, Hunger-Free 
Kids Act of 2010; Technical Amendments

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.

ACTION: Technical amendments.

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SUMMARY: On October 1, 2021, the requirement to credit grains served in 
the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in ``ounce equivalents'' 
was implemented. This action also applied to the crediting of grains 
served to infants and toddlers in the National School Lunch and School 
Breakfast Programs. This document corrects the final regulations to 
align meal pattern tables and corresponding endnotes with regulatory 
requirements.

DATES: Effective October 18, 2021 and applicable on October 1, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alice McKenney, Branch Chief, Child 
Nutrition Division, 703-305-2590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of technical amendments to 
CACFP Meal Pattern Revisions Related to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids 
Act of 2010, published April 25, 2016 (81 FR 24347) and Delayed 
Implementation of Grains Ounce Equivalents in the Child and Adult Care 
Food Program, published September 25, 2019 (84 FR 50287), which allowed 
a two-year delay of crediting of grains by ounce equivalents, until 
October 1, 2021. FNS is making changes to update the infant meal 
pattern tables and endnotes at 7 CFR 210.10(o), 210.10(q), 220.8(p), 
and 226.20(c); preschool meal pattern tables and endnotes at 7 CFR 
210.10(o), 210.10(p), and 220.8(o); and meal pattern tables, text and 
endnotes for infants, children and adult participants at 7 CFR 
226.20(c). These changes are consistent with regulatory requirements 
implemented as of October 1, 2021.

List of Subjects

7 CFR Part 210

    Grant programs--education, Grant programs--health, Infants and 
children, Nutrition, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, School breakfast and lunch programs, Surplus agricultural 
commodities.

7 CFR Part 220

    Grant programs--education, Grant programs--health, Infants and 
children, Nutrition, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, School 
breakfast and lunch programs.

7 CFR Part 226

    Accounting, Aged, Day care, Food assistance programs, Grant 
programs, Grant programs--health, American Indians, Individuals with 
disabilities, Infants and children, Intergovernmental relations, Loan 
programs, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Surplus 
agricultural commodities.
    Accordingly, 7 CFR parts 210, 220, and 226 are amended by making 
the following technical amendments:

PART 210--NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

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1. The authority citation for part 210 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1751-1760, 1779.


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2. Amend Sec.  210.10 by revising the tables in paragraphs (o)(3)(ii), 
(o)(4)(ii), (p)(2) and (q)(2) to read as follows:


Sec.  210.10  Meal requirements for lunches and requirements for 
afterschool snacks.

* * * * *
    (o) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (ii) * * *

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      Table 5 to Paragraph (o)(3)(ii)--Preschool Snack Meal Pattern
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                                            Minimum quantities
Food components and food items 1 ---------------------------------------
                                       Ages 1-2            Ages 3-5
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Fluid Milk \2\..................  4 fluid ounces....  4 fluid ounces.
Meat/meat alternates (edible
 portion as served):
    Lean meat, poultry, or fish.  \1/2\ ounce.......  \1/2\ ounce.
    Tofu, soy products, or        \1/2\ ounce.......  \1/2\ ounce.
     alternate protein products
     \3\.
    Cheese......................  \1/2\ ounce.......  \1/2\ ounce.
    Large egg...................  \1/2\.............  \1/2\.
    Cooked dry beans or peas....  \1/8\ cup.........  \1/8\ cup.
    Peanut butter or soy nut      1 Tbsp............  1 Tbsp.
     butter or other nut or seed
     butters.
    Yogurt, plain or flavored     2 ounces or \1/4\   2 ounces or \1/4\
     unsweetened or sweetened      cup.                cup.
     \4\.
    Peanuts, soy nuts, tree       \1/2\ ounce.......  \1/2\ ounce.
     nuts, or seeds.
Vegetables \5\..................  \1/2\ cup.........  \1/2\ cup.
Fruits \5\......................  \1/2\ cup.........  \1/2\ cup.
Grains (oz eq) 6 7 8............  \1/2\ ounce         \1/2\ ounce
                                   equivalent.         equivalent.
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Endnotes:
\1\ Select two of the five components for a reimbursable snack. Only one
  of the two components may be a beverage.
\2\ Must be unflavored whole milk for children age one. Must be
  unflavored low-fat (1 percent) or unflavored fat-free (skim) milk for
  children two through five years old.
\3\ Alternate protein products must meet the requirements in Appendix A
  to Part 226 of this chapter.
\4\ Yogurt must contain no more than 23 grams of total sugars per 6
  ounces.
\5\ Pasteurized full-strength juice may only be used to meet the
  vegetable or fruit requirement at one meal, including snack, per day.
\6\ At least one serving per day, across all eating occasions, must be
  whole grain-rich. Grain-based desserts do not count towards meeting
  the grains requirement.
\7\ Breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry
  ounce (no more than 21.2 grams sucrose and other sugars per 100 grams
  of dry cereal).
\8\ Refer to FNS guidance for additional information on crediting
  different types of grains.

    (4) * * *
    (ii) * * *

       Table 6 to Paragraph (o)(4)(ii)--Infant Snack Meal Pattern
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         Birth through 5 months                6 through 11 months
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4-6 fluid ounces breastmilk \1\ or       2-4 fluid ounces breastmilk \1\
 formula \2\.                             or
                                         formula; \2\ and
                                         0-\1/2\ ounce equivalent bread;
                                          3 4 or
                                         0-\1/4\ ounce equivalent
                                          crackers; 3 4 or
                                         0-\1/2\ ounce equivalent infant
                                          cereal 2 4 or ready-to-eat
                                          breakfast cereal; 3 4 5 6 and
                                         0-2 tablespoons vegetable or
                                          fruit, or a combination of
                                          both.6 7
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\1\ Breastmilk or formula, or portions of both, must be served; however,
  it is recommended that breastmilk be served in place of formula from
  birth through 11 months. For some breastfed infants who regularly
  consume less than the minimum amount of breastmilk per feeding, a
  serving of less than the minimum amount of breastmilk may be offered,
  with additional breastmilk offered at a later time if the infant will
  consume more.
\2\ Infant formula and dry infant cereal must be iron-fortified.
\3\ A serving of grains must be whole grain-rich, enriched meal, or
  enriched flour.
\4\ Refer to FNS guidance for additional information on crediting
  different types of grains.
\5\ Breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry
  ounce (no more than 21.2 grams sucrose and other sugars per 100 grams
  of dry cereal).
\6\ A serving of this component is required when the infant is
  developmentally ready to accept it.
\7\ Fruit and vegetable juices must not be served.

    (p) * * *
    (2) * * *

        Table 7 to Paragraph (p)(2)--Preschool Lunch Meal Pattern
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                                            Minimum quantities
Food components and food items 1 ---------------------------------------
                                       Ages 1-2            Ages 3-5
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Fluid Milk \2\..................  4 fluid ounces....  6 fluid ounces.
Meat/meat alternates (edible
 portion as served):
    Lean meat, poultry, or fish.  1 ounce...........  1\1/2\ ounces.
    Tofu, soy products, or        1 ounce...........  1\1/2\ ounces.
     alternate protein products
     \3\.
    Cheese......................  1 ounce...........  1\1/2\ ounces.
    Large egg...................  \1/2\.............  \3/4\.
    Cooked dry beans or peas....  \1/4\ cup.........  \3/8\ cup.
    Peanut butter or soy nut      2 Tbsp............  3 Tbsp.
     butter or other nut or seed
     butters.
    Yogurt, plain or flavored     4 ounces or \1/2\   6 ounces or \3/4\
     unsweetened or sweetened      cup.                cup.
     \4\.

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    The following may be used to  \1/2\ ounce = 50%.  \3/4\ ounce = 50%.
     meet no more than 50% of
     the requirement: Peanuts,
     soy nuts, tree nuts, or
     seeds, as listed in program
     guidance, or an equivalent
     quantity of any combination
     of the above meat/meat
     alternates (1 ounce of nuts/
     seeds = 1 ounce of cooked
     lean meat, poultry, or
     fish).
Vegetables 5 6..................  \1/8\ cup.........  \1/4\ cup.
Fruits 5 6......................  \1/8\ cup.........  \1/4\ cup.
Grains (oz eq) 7 8 9............  \1/2\ ounce         \1/2\ ounce
                                   equivalent.         equivalent.
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Endnotes:
\1\ Must serve all five components for a reimbursable meal.
\2\ Must be unflavored whole milk for children age one. Must be
  unflavored low-fat (1 percent) or unflavored fat-free (skim) milk for
  children two through five years old.
\3\ Alternate protein products must meet the requirements in Appendix A
  to Part 226 of this chapter.
\4\ Yogurt must contain no more than 23 grams of total sugars per 6
  ounces.
\5\ Pasteurized full-strength juice may only be used to meet the
  vegetable or fruit requirement at one meal, including snack, per day.
\6\ A vegetable may be used to meet the entire fruit requirement. When
  two vegetables are served at lunch or supper, two different kinds of
  vegetables must be served.
\7\ At least one serving per day, across all eating occasions, must be
  whole grain-rich. Grain-based desserts do not count towards the grains
  requirement.
\8\ Refer to FNS guidance for additional information on crediting
  different types of grains.
\9\ Breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry
  ounce (no more than 21.2 grams sucrose and other sugars per 100 grams
  of dry cereal).

    (q) * * *
    (2) * * *

         Table 8 to Paragraph (q)(2)--Infant Lunch Meal Pattern
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         Birth through 5 months                6 through 11 months
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4-6 fluid ounces breastmilk \1\ or       6-8 fluid ounces breastmilk \1\
 formula \2\.                             or formula; \2\ and
                                         0-\1/2\ ounce equivalent infant
                                          cereal; 2 3 or
                                         0-4 tablespoons meat, fish,
                                          poultry, whole egg, cooked dry
                                          beans, or cooked dry peas; or
                                         0-2 ounces of cheese; or
                                         0-4 ounces (volume) of cottage
                                          cheese; or
                                         0-4 ounces or\1/2\ cup of
                                          yogurt; \4\ or a combination
                                          of the above; \5\ and
                                         0-2 tablespoons vegetable or
                                          fruit, or a combination of
                                          both.5 6
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\1\ Breastmilk or formula, or portions of both, must be served; however,
  it is recommended that breastmilk be served in place of formula from
  birth through 11 months. For some breastfed infants who regularly
  consume less than the minimum amount of breastmilk per feeding, a
  serving of less than the minimum amount of breastmilk may be offered,
  with additional breastmilk offered at a later time if the infant will
  consume more.
\2\ Infant formula and dry infant cereal must be iron-fortified.
\3\ Refer to FNS guidance for additional information on crediting
  different types of grains.
\4\ Yogurt must contain no more than 23 grams of total sugars per 6
  ounces.
\5\ A serving of this component is required when the infant is
  developmentally ready to accept it.
\6\ Fruit and vegetable juices must not be served.

PART 220--SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM

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3. The authority citation for part 220 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1773, 1779, unless otherwise noted.


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4. Amend Sec.  220.8 by revising the tables in (o)(2) and (p)(2) to 
read as follows:


Sec.  220.8  Meal requirements for breakfasts.

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    (o) * * *
    (2) * * *

      Table 4 to Paragraph (o)(2)--Preschool Breakfast Meal Pattern
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                                            Minimum quantities
Food components and food items 1 ---------------------------------------
                                       Ages 1-2            Ages 3-5
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Fluid Milk \2\..................  4 fluid ounces....  6 fluid ounces.
Vegetables, fruits, or portions   \1/4\ cup.........  \1/2\ cup.
 of both \3\.
Grains (oz eq) 4 5 6 7..........  \1/2\ ounce         \1/2\ ounce
                                   equivalent.         equivalent.
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Endnotes:
\1\ Must serve all three components for a reimbursable meal.
\2\ Must be unflavored whole milk for children age one. Must be
  unflavored low-fat (1 percent) or unflavored fat-free (skim) milk for
  children two through five years old.
\3\ Pasteurized full-strength juice may only be used to meet the
  vegetable or fruit requirement at one meal, including snack, per day.
\4\ At least one serving per day, across all eating occasions, must be
  whole grain-rich. Grain-based desserts do not count towards meeting
  the grains requirement.

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\5\ Meat and meat alternates may be used to meet the entire grains
  requirement a maximum of three times a week. One ounce of meat and
  meat alternates is equal to one ounce equivalent of grains.
\6\ Breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry
  ounce (no more than 21.2 grams sucrose and other sugars per 100 grams
  of dry cereal).
\7\ Refer to FNS guidance for additional information on crediting
  different types of grains.

    (p) * * *
    (2) * * *

       Table 5 to Paragraph (p)(2)--Infant Breakfast Meal Pattern
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         Birth through 5 months                6 through 11 months
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4-6 fluid ounces breastmilk \1\ or       6-8 fluid ounces breastmilk \1\
 formula \2\.                             or formula; \2\ and
                                         0-\1/2\ ounce equivalent infant
                                          cereal; 2 3 or
                                         0-4 tablespoons meat, fish,
                                          poultry, whole egg, cooked dry
                                          beans, or cooked dry peas; or
                                         0-2 ounces of cheese; or
                                         0-4 ounces (volume) of cottage
                                          cheese; or
                                         0-4 ounces or \1/2\ cup of
                                          yogurt; \4\ or a combination
                                          of the above; \5\ and
                                         0-2 tablespoons vegetable or
                                          fruit, or a combination of
                                          both. 5 6
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Breastmilk or formula, or portions of both, must be served; however,
  it is recommended that breastmilk be served in place of formula from
  birth through 11 months. For some breastfed infants who regularly
  consume less than the minimum amount of breastmilk per feeding, a
  serving of less than the minimum amount of breastmilk may be offered,
  with additional breastmilk offered at a later time if the infant will
  consume more.
\2\ Infant formula and dry infant cereal must be iron-fortified.
\3\ Refer to FNS guidance for additional information on crediting
  different types of grains.
\4\ Yogurt must contain no more than 23 grams of total sugars per 6
  ounces.
\5\ A serving of this component is required when the infant is
  developmentally ready to accept it.
\6\ Fruit and vegetable juices must not be served.

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PART 226--CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM

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5. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 226 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  Secs. 9, 11, 14, 16, and 17, Richard B. Russell 
National School Lunch Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1758, 1759a, 1762a, 
1765 and 1766.


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6. Amend Sec.  226.20 by revising paragraphs (b)(4)(ii)(A), 
(b)(4)(ii)(B), and the tables in paragraphs (b)(5), (c)(1), (c)(2), and 
(c)(3) to read as follows:


Sec.  226.20  Requirements for meals.

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    (b) * * *
    (4) * * *
    (ii) * * *
    (A) Breakfast, lunch, or supper. Six to 8 fluid ounces of 
breastmilk or iron-fortified infant formula, or portions of both; and 0 
to \1/2\ ounce equivalent of iron-fortified dry infant cereal; or 0-4 
tablespoons meat, fish, poultry, whole egg, cooked dry beans, or cooked 
dry peas; or 0 to 2 ounces (weight) of cheese; or 0 to 4 ounces 
(volume) of cottage cheese; or 0 to 4 ounces of yogurt; and 0 to 2 
tablespoons of vegetable, fruit, or portions of both. Fruit juices and 
vegetable juices must not be served.
    (B) Snack. Two to 4 fluid ounces of breastmilk or iron-fortified 
infant formula; and 0 to \1/2\ ounce equivalent bread; or 0-\1/4\ ounce 
equivalent crackers; or 0-\1/2\ ounce equivalent infant cereal or 
ready-to-eat cereals; and 0 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable or fruit, or 
portions of both. Fruit juices and vegetable juices must not be served. 
A serving of grains must be whole grain-rich, enriched meal, or 
enriched flour.
    (5) * * *

            Table 1 to Paragraph (b)(5)--Infant Meal Patterns
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                                 Birth through 5
           Infants                   months          6 through 11 months
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Breakfast, Lunch, or Supper.  4-6 fluid ounces      6-8 fluid ounces
                               breastmilk \1\ or     breastmilk \1\ or
                               formula \2\.          formula; \2\ and
                                                    0-\1/2\ ounce
                                                     equivalent infant
                                                     cereal; 2 3 or
                                                    0-4 tablespoons
                                                     meat, fish,
                                                     poultry, whole egg,
                                                     cooked dry beans,
                                                     or cooked dry peas;
                                                     or
                                                    0-2 ounces of
                                                     cheese; or
                                                    0-4 ounces (volume)
                                                     of cottage cheese;
                                                     or
                                                    0-4 ounces or \1/2\
                                                     cup of yogurt; \4\
                                                     or a combination of
                                                     the above; \5\ and
                                                    0-2 tablespoons
                                                     vegetable or fruit,
                                                     or a combination of
                                                     both 5 6
Snack.......................  4-6 fluid ounces      2-4 fluid ounces
                               breastmilk \1\ or     breastmilk \1\ or
                               formula \2\.          formula; \2\ and
                                                    0-\1/2\ ounce
                                                     equivalent bread; 3
                                                     7 or
                                                    0-\1/4\ ounce
                                                     equivalent
                                                     crackers; 3 7 or
                                                    0-\1/2\ ounce
                                                     equivalent infant
                                                     cereal 2 3 or ready-
                                                     to-eat breakfast
                                                     cereal; 3 5 7 8 and
                                                    0-2 tablespoons
                                                     vegetable or fruit,
                                                     or a combination of
                                                     both.4 5 6
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Breastmilk or formula, or portions of both, must be served; however,
  it is recommended that breastmilk be served in place of formula from
  birth through 11 months. For some breastfed infants who regularly
  consume less than the minimum amount of breastmilk per feeding, a
  serving of less than the minimum amount of breastmilk may be offered,
  with additional breastmilk offered at a later time if the infant will
  consume more.
\2\ Infant formula and dry infant cereal must be iron-fortified.
\3\ Refer to FNS guidance for additional information on crediting
  different types of grains.
\4\ Yogurt must contain no more than 23 grams of total sugars per 6
  ounces.

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\5\ A serving of this component is required when the infant is
  developmentally ready to accept it.
\6\ Fruit and vegetable juices must not be served.
\7\ A serving of grains must be whole grain-rich, enriched meal, or
  enriched flour.
\8\ Breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry
  ounce (no more than 21.2 grams sucrose and other sugars per 100 grams
  of dry cereal).

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    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *

                                        Table 2 to Paragraph (c)(1)--Child and Adult Care Food Program Breakfast
                                               [Select the appropriate components for a reimbursable meal]
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                                                                                      Minimum quantities
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                                                                                                             Ages 13-18 \2\ (at-
 Food components and food items \1\                                                                            risk afterschool
                                            Ages 1-2                Ages 3-5               Ages 6-12             programs and        Adult participants
                                                                                                             emergency shelters)
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Fluid Milk \3\.....................  4 fluid ounces........  6 fluid ounces........  8 fluid ounces.......  8 fluid ounces.......  8 fluid ounces.
Vegetables, fruits, or portions of   \1/4\ cup.............  \1/2\ cup.............  \1/2\ cup............  \1/2\ cup............  \1/2\ cup.
 both \4\.
Grains (oz. eq.) 5 6 7 8...........  \1/2\ ounce equivalent  \1/2\ ounce equivalent  1 ounce equivalent...  1 ounce equivalent...  2 ounce equivalents.
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Endnotes:
\1\ Must serve all three components for a reimbursable meal. Offer versus serve is an option for at-risk afterschool participants.
\2\ Larger portion sizes than specified may need to be served to children 13 through 18 years old to meet their nutritional needs.
\3\ Must be unflavored whole milk for children age one. Must be unflavored low-fat (1 percent fat or less) or unflavored fat-free (skim) milk for
  children two through five years old. Must be unflavored low-fat (1 percent fat or less), unflavored or flavored fat-free (skim) milk for children 6
  years old and older and adults. For adult participants, 6 ounces (weight) or \3/4\ cup (volume) of yogurt may be used to meet the equivalent of 8
  ounces of fluid milk once per day when yogurt is not served as a meat alternate in the same meal.
\4\ Pasteurized full-strength juice may only be used to meet the vegetable or fruit requirement at one meal, including snack, per day.
\5\ At least one serving per day, across all eating occasions, must be whole grain-rich. Grain-based desserts do not count towards meeting the grains
  requirement.
\6\ Meat and meat alternates may be used to meet the entire grains requirement a maximum of three times a week. One ounce of meat and meat alternates is
  equal to one ounce equivalent of grains.
\7\ Refer to FNS guidance for additional information on crediting different types of grains.
\8\ Breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry ounce (no more than 21.2 grams sucrose and other sugars per 100 grams of dry
  cereal).

    (2) * * *

                                     Table 3 to Paragraph (c)(2)--Child and Adult Care Food Program Lunch and Supper
                                               [Select the appropriate components for a reimbursable meal]
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                                                                                      Minimum quantities
                                    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                             Ages 13-18 \2\ (at-
 Food components and food items \1\                                                                            risk afterschool
                                            Ages 1-2                Ages 3-5               Ages 6-12             programs and        Adult participants
                                                                                                             emergency shelters)
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Fluid Milk \3\.....................  4 fluid ounces........  6 fluid ounces........  8 fluid ounces.......  8 fluid ounces.......  8 fluid ounces.\4\
Meat/meat alternates (edible
 portion as served):
    Lean meat, poultry, or fish....  1 ounce...............  1\1/2\ ounces.........  2 ounces.............  2 ounces.............  2 ounces.
    Tofu, soy products, or           1 ounce...............  1 \1/2\ ounces........  2 ounces.............  2 ounces.............  2 ounces.
     alternate protein products \5\.
    Cheese.........................  1 ounce...............  1 \1/2\ ounces........  2 ounces.............  2 ounces.............  2 ounces.
    Large egg......................  \1/2\.................  \3/4\.................  1....................  1....................  1.
    Cooked dry beans or peas.......  \1/4\ cup.............  \3/8\ cup.............  \1/2\ cup............  \1/2\ cup............  \1/2\ cup.
    Peanut butter or soy nut butter  2 Tbsp................  3 Tbsp................  4 Tbsp...............  4 Tbsp...............  4 Tbsp.
     or other nut or seed butters.
    Yogurt, plain or flavored        4 ounces or \1/2\ cup.  6 ounces or \3/4\ cup.  8 ounces or 1 cup....  8 ounces or 1 cup....  8 ounces or 1 cup.
     unsweetened or sweetened \6\.
    The following may be used to
     meet no more than 50% of the
     requirement:
        Peanuts, soy nuts, tree      \1/2\ ounce = 50%.....  \3/4\ ounce = 50%.....  1 ounce = 50%........  1 ounce = 50%........  1 ounce = 50%.
         nuts, or seeds, as listed
         in program guidance, or an
         equivalent quantity of any
         combination of the above
         meat/meat alternates (1
         ounce of nuts/seeds = 1
         ounce of cooked lean meat,
         poultry, or fish).
Vegetables 7 8.....................  \1/8\ cup.............  \1/4\ cup.............  \1/2\ cup............  \1/2\ cup............  \1/2\ cup.
Fruits 7 8.........................  \1/8\ cup.............  \1/4\ cup.............  \1/4\ cup............  \1/4\ cup............  \1/2\ cup.
Grains (oz eq) 9 10 11.............  \1/2\ ounce equivalent  \1/2\ ounce equivalent  1 ounce equivalent...  1 ounce equivalent...  2 ounce equivalents.
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Endnotes:
\1\ Must serve all five components for a reimbursable meal. Offer versus serve is an option for at-risk afterschool and adult participants.
\2\ Larger portion sizes than specified may need to be served to children 13 through 18 years old to meet their nutritional needs.
\3\ Must be unflavored whole milk for children age one. Must be unflavored low-fat (1 percent fat or less) or unflavored fat-free (skim) milk for
  children two through five years old. Must be unflavored low-fat (1 percent fat or less) or unflavored or flavored fat-free (skim) milk for children 6
  years old and older and adults. For adult participants, 6 ounces (weight) or \3/4\ cup (volume) of yogurt may be used to meet the equivalent of 8
  ounces of fluid milk once per day when yogurt is not served as a meat alternate in the same meal.
\4\ A serving of fluid milk is optional for suppers served to adult participants.
\5\ Alternate protein products must meet the requirements in Appendix A to part 226 of this chapter.

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\6\ Yogurt must contain no more than 23 grams of total sugars per 6 ounces.
\7\ Pasteurized full-strength juice may only be used to meet the vegetable or fruit requirement at one meal, including snack, per day.
\8\ A vegetable may be used to meet the entire fruit requirement. When two vegetables are served at lunch or supper, two different kinds of vegetables
  must be served.
\9\ At least one serving per day, across all eating occasions, must be whole grain-rich. Grain-based desserts do not count towards the grains
  requirement.
\10\ Refer to FNS guidance for additional information on crediting different types of grains.
\11\ Breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry ounce (no more than 21.2 grams sucrose and other sugars per 100 grams of dry
  cereal).

    (3) * * *

                                          Table 4 to Paragraph (c)(3)--Child and Adult Care Food Program Snack
                                             [Select the two of the five components for a reimbursable meal]
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                                                                                      Minimum quantities
                                    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                             Ages 13-18 \2\ (at-
 Food components and food items \1\                                                                            risk afterschool
                                            Ages 1-2                Ages 3-5               Ages 6-12             programs and        Adult participants
                                                                                                             emergency shelters)
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Fluid Milk \3\.....................  4 fluid ounces........  6 fluid ounces........  8 fluid ounces.......  8 fluid ounces.......  8 fluid ounces.
Meat/meat alternates (edible
 portion as served):
    Lean meat, poultry, or fish....  \1/2\ ounce...........  \1/2\ ounce...........  1 ounce..............  1 ounce..............  1 ounce.
    Tofu, soy products, or           \1/2\ ounce...........  \1/2\ ounce...........  1 ounce..............  1 ounce..............  1 ounce.
     alternate protein products \4\.
    Cheese.........................  \1/2\ ounce...........  \1/2\ ounce...........  1 ounce..............  1 ounce..............  1 ounce.
    Large egg......................  \1/2\.................  \1/2\.................  \1/2\................  \1/2\................  \1/2\.
    Cooked dry beans or peas.......  \1/8\ cup.............  \1/8\ cup.............  \1/4\ cup............  \1/4\ cup............  \1/4\ cup.
    Peanut butter or soy nut butter  1 Tbsp................  1 Tbsp................  2 Tbsp...............  2 Tbsp...............  2 Tbsp.
     or other nut or seed butters.
    Yogurt, plain or flavored        2 ounces or \1/2\ cup.  2 ounces or \1/2\ cup.  4 ounces or \3/4\ cup  4 ounces or \3/4\ cup  4 ounces or \1/2\
     unsweetened or sweetened \5\.                                                                                                  cup.
    Peanuts, soy nuts, tree nuts,    \1/2\ ounce...........  \1/2\ ounce...........  1 ounce..............  1 ounce..............  1 ounce.
     or seeds.
Vegetables \6\.....................  \1/2\ cup.............  \1/2\ cup.............  \3/4\ cup............  \3/4\ cup............  \1/2\ cup.
Fruits \6\.........................  \1/2\ cup.............  \1/2\ cup.............  \3/4\ cup............  \3/4\ cup............  \1/2\ cup.
Grains (oz. eq.) 7 8 9.............  \1/2\ ounce equivalent  \1/2\ ounce equivalent  1 ounce equivalent...  1 ounce equivalent...  1 ounce equivalent.
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Endnotes:
\1\ Select two of the five components for a reimbursable snack. Only one of the two components may be a beverage.
\2\ Larger portion sizes than specified may need to be served to children 13 through 18 years old to meet their nutritional needs.
\3\ Must be unflavored whole milk for children age one. Must be unflavored low-fat (1 percent fat or less) or unflavored fat-free (skim) milk for
  children two through five years old. Must be unflavored low-fat (1 percent fat or less) or unflavored or flavored fat-free (skim) milk for children 6
  years old and older and adults. For adult participants, 6 ounces (weight) or \3/4\ cup (volume) of yogurt may be used to meet the equivalent of 8
  ounces of fluid milk once per day when yogurt is not served as a meat alternate in the same meal.
\4\ Alternate protein products must meet the requirements in Appendix A to part 226 of this chapter.
\5\ Yogurt must contain no more than 23 grams of total sugars per 6 ounces.
\6\ Pasteurized full-strength juice may only be used to meet the vegetable or fruit requirement at one meal, including snack, per day.
\7\ At least one serving per day, across all eating occasions, must be whole grain-rich. Grain-based desserts do not count towards the grains
  requirement.
\8\ Refer to FNS guidance for additional information on crediting different types of grains.
\9\ Breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry ounce (no more than 21.2 grams sucrose and other sugars per 100 grams of dry
  cereal).

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Cynthia Long,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-22072 Filed 10-14-21; 11:15 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P