Dietary Specifications

Food ComponentsGrade K–5Grade 6–8Grade 9–12
Sodium*
Weekly Average
≤ 540 mg* ≤ 600 mg* ≤ 640 mg*
*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.
Sodium Overlap of ≤ 540mg
  • Weekly Average
Salt Shaker
  • Target 1: In place through SY22-23
  • Target 1A: School year 2023-2024

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