Dietary Specifications

Food ComponentsGrade K–5Grade 6–8Grade 9–12
Minimum–Maximum Calories (kcal)
Weekly Average
350–500 400–550 450–600
Saturated Fat (% total Calories)
Weekly Average
<10% <10% <10%
Sodium*
Weekly Average
≤ 540 mg* ≤ 600 mg* ≤ 640 mg*
Trans Fat 0 grams/serving 0 grams/serving 0 grams/serving
*The Target 1 weekly sodium limit for school lunch and breakfast will remain for SY22-23. It will move to Target 1A in SY23-24.
Foods from each of the component groups

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