Menu Builder Introduction
Use the Menu Builder to draft menus and review configured meal-pattern gap checks.
Menu Builder
Monday
Grain
Whole wheat bread
Meat/Alt
Grilled chicken
Vegetable
Steamed carrots
Milk
1% milk
Tuesday
Grain
White rice
Meat/Alt
Black beans
Vegetable
Missing
Milk
1% milk
1 meal needs attention
This mockup illustrates a menu-planning workflow. Configured checks can flag missing information, but they do not establish compliance or replace source review.
Key Features
- Planning Checks: See configured prompts as you build
- Component Tracking: Review entered or estimated quantities
- Age Group Setting: Review checks for the selected age group
- Product Search: Find reference records and available source links
- Output Options: Use the formats currently offered in the interface
The Toolbar
At the top of the Menu Builder, you'll find controls for:
- Meal Type: Switch between breakfast, lunch, supper, or snack
- Age Group: View requirements for specific age groups
- Week Navigation: Move between weeks in multi-week menus
- Output: Use any download or print options currently available
The Menu Grid
The mockup organizes a menu by day and illustrates meal components and configured planning status:
- Green: Entered information passes the configured check
- Yellow/Orange: Component needs source or human review
- Red: Required information appears to be missing