Meat/Meat Alternate

Food ComponentsGrade K–5Grade 6–8Grade 9–12
Meat or Meat Alternates
Not required but may substitute 1 oz equivalent of meat/meat alternate for 1 oz equivalent grain after minimum daily grain requirement is met
Egg Breakfast Burrito and an Egg
  • M/MA may substitute a Grain
  • MUST have at least 1 oz of grain daily
  • 1 Grain (Wrap) + 1 M/MA (Eggs) = 2 Grain
  • Not credited as a component (included in dietary specifications)
  • !“Extra” foods do NOT count for OVS!

1 Grain (Wrap) =

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