USDA UPDATE Cindy Long U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service January 2013 School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
2 USDA UPDATE Breakfast Meal Patterns Update Food Buying Guide CN Labels School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
3 SBP Changes Effective SY 2013-2014 Half of weekly grains must be whole grain-rich Offer weekly grain ranges Calorie ranges Zero grams of trans fat per portion A single Food-Based Menu Planning approach Establish age/grade groups: K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
4 SBP Changes Effective SY 2014-2015 Fruit quantity to increase to 5 cups/week (minimum 1 cup/day) All grains must be whole grain-rich Target 1 for average weekly sodium limit Under OVS, meals selected by students must contain a fruit (or vegetable if using substitution) School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
5 Additional Future SBP Changes SY 2017-2018 Target 2 sodium restriction SY 2022-2023 Final Target sodium restriction School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
6 Fruit Component Must offer at least 1 cup of fruit daily (SY 2014-15) No maximum limit on fruit quantities Fresh, frozen, canned, and dried fruit allowed Fruit or fruit juice allowed Limit on fruit juice applies weekly ½ cup of juice may be offered daily in SBP along with whole fruit Meal selected by students under OVS must include at least ½ cup fruits School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
7 Multiple fruits and Juice Limit Offering is the amount of fruit a child able to select, regardless of the number of options/variety offered No more than ½ of the total fruits offered over the week may be in the form of juice Example: ½ c peaches, ½ c applesauce, ½ c oranges, and ½ c grape juice offered daily Students can select 1 cup of fruit (2 out of 4 choices) Daily fruit offering = 1 cup (weekly fruit offering = 5 cups) Daily juice offering = ½ cup (weekly juice offering = 2.5 cups) Weekly juice offering is 50% (½ of the total fruit offering), which is within the weekly juice limit School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
8 Vegetables Substituting for Fruits Discretion to offer vegetables as substitute for fruit No limit on substitution but first 2 cups must be from subgroups other than starchy No separate requirement for vegetable variety SFA plans how and when to offer vegetables in place of fruits Starchy vegetables may be offered any day, provided nonstarchy vegetables (2 cups) are included in the weekly menu School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
9 Vegetables as Extras Menu planner has discretion to offer as extras Do not count toward fruits component in SBP Extras must fit within the limits for calories, saturated fat and sodium; and the weekly juice limit School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
10 Grains Component Daily minimums and weekly grain ranges (similar to NSLP) In SY 2013-14, only half of the grains offered must be whole grain-rich (WGR) All grains must be WGR by SY 2014-15 School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
11 Optional Meats/Meat Alternates New SBP meal pattern does not require a meat/meat alternate SFAs that wish to offer a meat/meat alternate at breakfast have two options Substitute a meat/meat alternates for grains Officer a meat/meat alternate as an extra item School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
12 Meats/Meat Alternates Substituting for Grains When offering a meat/meat alternate as a substitute for grains in SBP Must also offer 1 ounce equivalent of grains daily Count the meat/meat alternate toward the weekly grains range and the weekly dietary specifications School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
13 Meats/Meat Alternates as Extras When offering a meat/meat alternate as an extra item Must also offer at least 1 ounce equivalent of grains daily as part of the breakfast The meat does not count toward the grains range Meat must fit within the weekly dietary specifications School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
14 Calories Minimum and maximum calorie (kcal) levels applies to average breakfast served over the course of the week Calorie ranges apply on a weekly basis Individual meals may be below or above the weekly range Provides flexibility for students with varying calorie needs GRADES BREAKFAST (kcal) K-5 350-500 6-8 400-550 9-12 450-600 School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
15 Updates to the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs Separation of Vegetables/ Fruits Beans and Peas Dark Green Red/Orange Starchy Other School www.fns.usda.gov/tn/resources/foodbuyingguide.html Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
16 Updates to the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs Meat/Meat Alternates (New Items) Beans, Soy, fresh (Edamame) Shelled; Beans, Soy, fresh (Edamame) Whole In shell; Tofu, Commercially-prepared; and Yogurt, Soy, Plain or Flavored, Sweetened or Unsweetened, Commercially prepared. School www.fns.usda.gov/tn/resources/foodbuyingguide.html Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
Updates to the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs 17 Meat/Meat Alternates (updated) Chicken, Whole fresh or frozen cut up 8 pieces (about 3¾ lb without neck and giblets) School www.fns.usda.gov/tn/resources/foodbuyingguide.html Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
18 Updates to the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs Milk Skim or Nonfat milk (unflavored/flavored) Low-fat milk (unflavored) Low-fat lactose-free milk (unflavored) Low-fat reduced lactose milk (unflavored) Fat-free lactose-free (unflavored/flavored) Fat-free reduced lactose milk (unflavored/flavored) School www.fns.usda.gov/tn/resources/foodbuyingguide.html Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
19 What s Next for Food Buying Guide Yield Data Study Whole-Grain Rich items Appendix A Recipe Analysis (FBG) Crediting for vegetable subgroups New grain oz eq requirements School www.fns.usda.gov/tn/resources/foodbuyingguide.html Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
20 Child Nutrition Labels As manufacturers develop new products, CN Label statements will include crediting information for vegetable subgroups and ounce equivalent grains. The term oz eq grains on the CN Label indicates the product meets the whole grain-rich criteria and new ounce equivalent standards (16 grams of grain per oz eq) The terms bread or bread alternate on the CN Label indicates the product meets previous requirements for grains/breads School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
21 Sample CN Label CN Chicken Stir-Fry Bowl Ingredient Statement: Chicken, brown rice, broccoli, red peppers, carrots, onions, water, olive oil, soy sauce, spices. CN 099135 Each 4.5 oz. Chicken Stir-Fry Bowl provides 1.5 oz. equivalent meat, 1.0 oz eq Grains, ¼ cup dark green vegetable, ¼ cup red/orange vegetable, and ⅛ cup other vegetable for Child Nutrition Meal Pattern Requirements. (Use of this logo and statement authorized by the Food and Nutrition Service, USDA XX/XX). CN Net Wt.: 18 pounds CN Chicken Wok Company 1234 Kluck Street Poultry, PA 12345 School Nutrition Association www.schoolnutrition.org
USDA Foods: Update Peggy Cantfil Chief Special Nutrition Operations Food Distribution Division School Nutrition Association CNIC San Antonio Texas January 2013
USDA Foods Topics Introductions Year in Review Looking Forward Legist, Reg & Policy Updates
USDA Foods: Year in Review TEFAP 27% FDPIR 3% Disasters<1% CSFP 8% Child Nutrition Programs 62% Estimated FY12 Total Purchases Program USDA Foods $ CNP $1,256,545,003 TEFAP $543,901,223 CSFP $157,547,443 FDPIR $56,209,016 Disasters $920,057 TOTAL $2,015,122,742
USDA Foods: Year in Review Operations Update: SY 13 Entitlement close out Catalog April-June Delivery Processor Inventory Balances Ag & Delivery Updates SY 14
USDA Foods: Year in Review Hot Topics Frozen Fruit Waiver extension Corn cob Beef Patty Bone-in Chicken Peanut Butter
USDA Foods: Year in Review USDA Foods State Emergency Notification System (SENS) No cost to States SENS can only be used to contact SFAs Each State can manage their own account Easy to get started Contact: (703) 305-1093 or julie.skolmowski@fns.usda.gov
USDA Foods: Looking Forward New Products Frozen Broccoli Florets Bulk Apple Pilot Reduced Sodium Ham Bulk Pinto Bean Specification Shelf Stable Applesauce Cups White Whole Wheat Flour Project
USDA Foods: Year in Review Increasing Fruits & Vegetables: USDA direct purchases DoD Fresh Fruits & Vegetables AMS Fresh Pilot Status.5 million MI & FL US Grown: oranges, blueberries, grapes, apples, carrots, lettuce
USDA Foods: Year in Review WBSCM: Web Based Supply Chain Management Program Updates Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Order Receipt System (FFAVORS) Migration Order management flexibility Future Business Process Reinvention
USDA Foods: Year in Review Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act: Section 242 Update Examine schools access to accurate nutrition information for commercial products and USDA Foods Provide recommendations in a report to Congress Explore ways to help schools access nutrition information and create high quality bid specifications
The USDA Foods Communications Initiative USDA is taking action to educate the public about USDA Foods and the NSLP and replace fiction with fact.
USDA Foods Resources Enhanced Foods Available List Updated USDA Foods Fact Sheets Updated Chart: How USDA Foods fit in Meal Pattern Healthy Kids Recipe Book with USDA Foods Links Smartphone Code SNA Culinary Demo Recipes
USDA Foods Resources USDA Foods Overview USDA Foods Banner Kit USDA Foods Video USDA Foods Power Points USDA Foods Talking Points
USDA Foods Resources: Looking Forward USDA Foods Mobile Website http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/mobile/ USDA Foods Infographic State of Origin Report
USDA Foods: Year in Review USDA Foods Policy Update Farm Bill Prospects Stakeholder Meeting USDA procurement Ordering & Entitlement State Administration & Distribution
USDA Foods: Year in Review USDA Foods Policy Update Stakeholder Concerns Ordering Timeline Order due dates that complement procurements (closer to SY) Flexible ordering thru out the SY to receive per meal rate USDA use of forecasting and long term contracting Transparency in Product Origin USDA vendor and state products USDA foods come Increased regional local purchase Inconsistent state models Share best practices among States- Distribution & Admin fees data Access to Net-off-Invoice System for process value pass thru Communication & training communication strategies with states and industry down to school districts
USDA Foods: Year in Review USDA Foods Policy Update Management Evaluations Policy Memo FD-125 State Distribution and Delivery Data Review Proposed Rule on Distribution and Control of USDA Foods State Performance Standards
USDA Foods Training Opportunities NFSMI New Director Training ACDA ANC Sessions SNA LAC SNA ANC Coming in 2013: USDA Foods Webinars
USDA Foods Questions/feedback: USDAFoods@fns.usda.gov USDA Foods Mobile Code
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