Use the Meal Patterns tab to enter the meal pattern contributions for your recipe. You should always ask your vendors to provide the CN labels and make this a requirement when going out for bids and looking for new vendors.
For meal requirements, visit the USDA website for current rules: www.fns.usda.gov.
1. Select the appropriate group from the Grade Group drop-down list.
2. Select an option from the Default to Legume or Meat/Meat Alternate drop-down list, if applicable.
3. Enter the meal pattern contributions in the Value column.
EXAMPLE: ½ Cup Fruit Red/Yellow, 2 Meats, 1 Grain
4. Click Next.