FROM ROOTS TO  WINGS
DAILY NUTRITION

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1.    Menus are posted at least one week in advance.  Menus 
       are dated and include portion sizes. 

2.    Food is offered at intervals not less than 2 hours and not              more than 3 ½ hours apart.
   
3.   Our site is open over 9 hours; we provide three meals and            three snacks.

The following meals and snacks are served by the center:

Time                                       Meal/Snack

7:30am-8:45am                    Breakfast  

9:45am-10:15am                     AM Snack

11:00am-1:00pm                  Lunch

3:15pm-4:15pm                    PM Snack

6:30pm-7:15pm                    Dinner

7:45pm-8:00pm                   Late Snack

4.    Each snack or meal includes a liquid to drink. This drink is            water or one of the required 
       components such as milk or 100% fruit juice.

5.    Menus include hot and cold food and vary in colors, flavors          and textures.  

6.    Ethnic and cultural foods are incorporated into the menu.

7.    Menus list specific types of meats, fruits, vegetables, etc.

8.    Menus include a variety of fruits, vegetables, and entree              items.

9.    Foods served are generally moderate in fat, sugar, and salt          content.

10. Children have free access to drinking water (individual                 disposable cups or single use glasses only).