Meal Pattern Guide
The Meal Pattern Guide is your quick reference for USDA requirements by age group and meal type.
Complete Requirements Reference
Find requirements for:
- All CACFP age groups (infants through adults)
- SFSP requirements
- All meal types (breakfast, lunch, supper, snacks)
Age Groups Covered
- Birth through 5 months
- 6 through 11 months
- 1 through 2 years
- 3 through 5 years
- 6 through 12 years
- 13 through 18 years (at-risk afterschool)
- Adult participants
Whole Grain Requirements
The guide also includes information about whole grain rich requirements and how to identify qualifying products.
Remember
At least one grain serving per day must be whole grain rich. Use the Product Database to find WGR items.