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New Meal Patterns Training for Food Service Staff

Objectives-Identify the requirements for Offer vs

Serve in the NSLP-Practice identifying meals that meet the

requirements of a reimbursable meal-Brainstorm strategies to encourage

students to choose and enjoy fruits and vegetables

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Much of Offer vs. Serve remains the same for NSLP

-Required for senior high schools-Optional for lower grades-Student’s option to decline item(s)-Same price if child declines item(s) -Full amount of each component must be

available to choose

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What’s required in OVS (NSLP) ?- Must take at least 3 of 5 components

- Must take at least ½ cup serving of the fruit OR vegetable component

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• A mix of different fruits

• A mix of different vegetables

• A mix of fruits and vegetables

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The ½ cup minimum serving from the fruit or vegetable component may

be:

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How do we “encourage” kids to take the required

fruits and vegetables?

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Fast!

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Make fruits and vegetable SHINE!

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Thank you for your time!

“Success is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well”

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