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Under the CACFP child and adult meal patterns, and in the NSLP/SBP preschool meals, at least one grains serving per day must meet whole grain-rich criteria. For the NSLP and SBP (grades K-12), grain quantities are determined using ounce equivalents (oz eq).
28 grams of creditable grains for grain products listed in Groups H and I of Exhibit A, such as dry cereal grains, pastas, and ready-to-eat (RTE) cereals. grain product must provide a minimum of 0.25 oz eq grains per serving to credit toward the grains component.
Apr 7, 2021 · Learn about the Exhibit A Grains Tool, a feature included with the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs Interactive Web-Based Tool. The Exhibit A Grains Tool allows you to search for your grain product (as listed on Exhibit A) and enter in the serving size from the product label.
Apr 4, 2018 · Grain is a required component at breakfast, lunch, and supper meals, and is an optional component at snack. All grain products served in the CACFP must be made with enriched or whole grain meal or flour ( 7 CFR 226.20 (a) (4) (i) ), or bran or germ in order to be creditable.
Exhibit A: Grain Requirements1,2. 1 oz eq (1 svg) = 22 gm or 0.8 oz 1/2 oz eq (1/2 svg) = 11 gm or 0.4 oz. 1 oz eq (1 svg) = 28 gm or 1.0 oz 1/2 oz eq (1/2 svg) = 14 gm or 0.5 oz. 1 oz eq (1 svg) = 34 gm or 1.2 oz 1/2 oz eq (1/2 svg) = 17 gm or 0.6 oz.
