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Module 4•Lesson 3 of 4•4 min read

Meal Pattern Guide

Use the Meal Pattern Guide as a starting point, then confirm requirements in current official sources.

Requirements Reference

Find requirements for:

  • Common CACFP age groups, subject to current source verification
  • SFSP requirements
  • Common meal types (breakfast, lunch, supper, and 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

A guide may include information about whole grain-rich requirements and source documents used to evaluate products.

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Remember

Whole grain-rich requirements vary by program and circumstance. Confirm the current rule and each product's documentation with official guidance and your sponsor or state agency.