FNS Documents & Resources | Food and Nutrition Service

Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Nutrition Standards for School Meals

This page contains regulations, policy memos, and other guidance materials relating to the nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

03/11/2022

Basic page CN Labeling Program

The USDA, child nutrition (CN) labeling program provides food manufacturers the option to include a standardized food crediting statement on their product label.

02/12/2021

Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-2019-0007 School Meals FAQs

School meals are required to meet specific nutrition standards to operate the school meals programs. The standards align school meals with the latest nutrition science and the real world circumstances of America’s schools.

02/27/2019

Basic page FY 2017 Technology Innovation Grant Summaries

10/10/2017

Resource | Comment Request Comment Request - Food Program Reporting System (FPRS)

This legislation directs USDA to carry out annual national performance assessments of the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Programs.

06/27/2016

Basic page 2015-16 Direct Certification Improvement Grant Summaries

Direct Certification Improvement Grant summaries for SBP projects awarded in 2015-16.

10/09/2015

Basic page 2015 Professional Standards Grants

09/01/2015

Basic page Nutrition and Menu Planning Resources

08/29/2013

Basic page FY 2010-12 Direct Certification Grant Summaries

Direct certification grant awards by date.

08/13/2013

Resource | Infographics Smart Snacks in School

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 requires USDA to establish nutrition standards for all foods sold in schools — beyond the federally supported meals programs. This new rule carefully balances science-based nutrition guidelines with practical and flexible solutions to promote healthier eating on campus.

08/01/2013