Meat and Meat Alternates MMA Component 1 Child

Meat and Meat Alternates (M/MA) Component 1 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Meat/Meat Alternates (M/MA) Overview ▪ M/MA may be served in place of the entire grains component at breakfast a maximum of three times per week ▪ Tofu credits as a meat alternate ▪ Yogurt, including soy yogurt credits as meat alternate 2 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

M/MA Meal Requirements ▪ Breakfast: Meat/meat alternate may be served in place of the grains component a maximum of three times per week ▪Reminder: Bacon is not creditable ▪ Increases variety on the menu ▪ Allows more flexibility when planning menus 3 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Crediting Guidelines ▪ Serving M/MA in place of grains for breakfast: o 1 serving of M/MA is equal to 1 serving of grains ▪ Menu Example: o Cheese Omelet (Credits as the M/MA) o Mixed berries o Milk 4 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Tofu ▪ Commercial tofu & soy products (i. e. links and sausages) credits as M/MA for child & adult meals ▪ Does not credit toward reimbursable meals for infants 5 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Using Tofu ▪ Forms Available: Silken, soft, firm & extra firm o Creditable: firm and extra firm ▪ Commercially prepared tofu o Must be easily recognized as meat substitute o Must meet protein requirement o 5 grams of protein per 2. 2 ounces by weight o Nutrition labels must be saved for documentation Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education 6

Non-Creditable Tofu ▪ Tofu, such as soft or silken, used to add texture or enhance nutrients in foods ▪ Tofu noodles o Not easily recognized as meat substitute ▪ Non-commercial tofu & soy products are not creditable 7 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

“ Yogurt must contain no more than 23 grams of total sugars per 6 ounces…. ” 8 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Using Yogurt ▪ Use commercial yogurt products only ▪ Soy yogurt is a dairy-free option for children and adults ▪ 4 ounces credits as 1 ounce of meat alternative ▪ Adults only: o Yogurt may be used as a milk substitute once per day Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education 9

Non-Creditable Yogurt Products ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Frozen yogurt Drinkable yogurt Homemade yogurt Yogurt flavored products Yogurt bars Yogurt covered fruits and nuts Yogurt in commercially prepared smoothies 10 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Yogurt: Method # 1 - Chart Yogurt Sugar Limit Serving Size Sugar Limits 2. 25 ounces 0 -8 grams 3. 5 ounces 0 -13 grams 4 ounces 0 -15 grams 5. 3 ounces 0 -20 grams 6 ounces 0 -23 grams 8 ounces 0 -30 grams 11 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Yogurt: Chart Method ▪ Step 1: Find the nutrition facts label on the package ▪ Step 2: Identify the serving size: 6 oz ▪ Step 3: Find the amount for sugars: 19 grams 12 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Yogurt: Chart Method (cont. ) ▪ Step 4: Find the serving size in the chart o Serving size: 6 oz o Total sugars: 19 grams Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education Yogurt Sugar Limit Serving Size Sugar Limits 2. 25 ounces 0 -8 grams 3. 5 ounces 0 -13 grams 4 ounces 0 -15 grams 5. 3 ounces 0 -20 grams 6 ounces 0 -23 grams 8 ounces 0 -30 grams 13

Is it Creditable? Yes, it is creditable: 19 grams between 0 -23 Sugar limit 14 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

USDA Handout: Choose Yogurts That are Lower in Added Sugars Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Yogurt: Method # 2 Threshold Calculation ▪ Designed for serving sizes not listed on the chart ▪ Calculate the total amount of sugar per ounce to determine if the yogurt item is at or below the threshold of 3. 83 grams sugars/ounce Threshold: 23 grams sugar ÷ 6 ounces = 3. 83 g sugars/ounce Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education 16

Yogurt- Calculation Method ▪ Step 1: Find the nutrition facts label ▪ Step 2: Identify the serving size ▪ Step 3: Find the amount for sugars: 16 grams Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education 17

Yogurt – Calculation Method (cont. ) • Calculate the amount of sugar per ounce Sugars = 16 g = 3. 55 g/oz Serving Size 4. 5 oz • Sugar threshold limit: 3. 83 grams of sugar per ounce or less to be creditable 18 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Review tip: Documenting Yogurt Keep a copy of your nutrition fact labels for all yogurt products 19 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Activity Meat/Meat Alternates Components 20 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Question 1: Look at the Nutrition Label for this yogurt. Compare this to the yogurt sugar limit chart. Is this creditable? Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Answer 1: Look at the Nutrition Label for this yogurt. Compare this to the yogurt sugar limit chart. Is this creditable? YES Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

Question 2: Look at the Nutrition Label for this yogurt. Use threshold calculation to figure out if this is a creditable yogurt. Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education

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Other Meat Alternates ▪ Nuts & Seeds ▪ Dry beans and peas ▪ Eggs ▪ Cheese 25 Child Nutrition Programs Oregon Department of Education