W. Va. Code R. § 126-85-23
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 126-85-23 - Vegetable/Fruit Component23.1. West Virginia Modified Meat Pattern (Option B). Minimum quantities for students, grades K-12: |
Grades K-3 ages 5-8 (Group III) | Grades 4-12 age 9 and over (Group IV) |
Two or more servings of vegetables or fruits or both to total | 1 cup | 11/4 cups |
West Virginia modified meal pattern (Option B) and nutrient standard (Option A) requires that fresh fruits and vegetables be offered in quantities of at least 1/4 cup 5 times per week. |
23.1.1. The required servings must consist of two or more fruits or vegetables. Menu items such as fruit cocktail and mixed vegetables are counted as one item. Chefs salad or a fruit plate with cottage cheese are considered as two or more servings and will meet the full requirement if being served as the entree. 23.1.2. In order for juice to meet the fruit/vegetable requirement, at least 100% full strength juice must be used to equal only one-half the requirement or 3/8 cup. If 50% juice is used, the amount must be doubled (one cup) to equal the 3/8 cup. 23.1.3. Cooked dry beans or peas may be used to meet the meat/meat alternate requirement or the vegetable/fruit requirement, but not both in the same meal. 23.1.4. Include a vegetable or fruit rich in vitamin A at least twice a week and a vegetable or fruit rich in vitamin C at least two or three times a week. Refer to the USDA Menu Planning Guide for suggestions. W. Va. Code R. § 126-85-23