EXHIBIT A:GRAINREQUIREMENTFOR CHILDNUTRITION PROGRAMS1, 2

GroupA / OunceEquivalent(OzEq)forGroupA / MinimumServingSizeforGroupA

Breadtypecoating

  • Breadsticks(hard)
  • ChowMeinnoodles
  • SavoryCrackers(saltinesandsnackcrackers)
  • Croutons
  • Pretzels(hard)
  • Stuffing(dry)Note:weightsapplytobreadinstuffing.
/ 1ozeq=22gmor0.8oz3/4ozeq=17gmor0.6oz1/2ozeq=11gmor0.4oz1/4ozeq=6gmor0.2oz / 1serving=20gmor0.7oz3/4serving=15gmor0.5oz1/2serving=10gmor0.4oz1/4serving= 5gmor0.2oz
GroupB / OzEqforGroupB / MinimumServingSizeforGroupB
  • Bagels
  • Battertypecoating
  • Biscuits
  • Breads-all(forexamplesliced,French,Italian)
  • Buns(hamburgerandhotdog)
  • SweetCrackers5(grahamcrackers-allshapes,animalcrackers)
  • Eggrollskins
  • Englishmuffins
  • Pitabread
  • Pizzacrust
  • Pretzels(soft)
  • Rolls
  • Tortillas
  • Tortillachips
  • Tacoshells
/ 1ozeq=28gmor1.0oz3/4ozeq=21gmor0.75oz1/2ozeq=14gmor0.5oz1/4ozeq=7gmor0.25oz / 1serving=25gmor0.9oz3/4serving=19gmor0.7oz1/2serving=13gmor0.5oz1/4serving= 6gmor0.2oz

1InNSLPandSBP(grades K-12),all grainsservedmust meet whole grain-richcriteria. For information on flexibilities, pleasecontact yourState agency. For allotherChild NutritionPrograms,grainsare whole grain or enriched ormadewithenriched or whole-grainmeal and/orflour, bran,and/or germ.UnderCACFP

and NSLP/SBPinfant and preschool meals,at least one grainserving per day mustmeetwhole grain–richcriteria.

2ForNSLPandSBP (gradesK-12), grain quantitiesare determined using ounce equivalents(ozeq). All other ChildNutrition Programsdeterminegrainquantitiesusing grains/breadservings.Beginning Oct. 1, 2019, grain quantitiesinCACFPand NSLP/SBPinfant and preschool mealswill be determinedusingoz eq. Some of the following grainsmay containmoresugar,salt,and/orfat than others. Thisshould bea consideration when deciding how often toserve them.5AllowedinNSLP (upto 2.0 oz eq grain-based dessert per week in grades K-12) asspecifiedin §210.10.May count towardsthe graincomponent inSBP(grades K-12),CACFP, NSLP/SBPinfant and preschool meals,and SFSP.

GroupC / OzEqforGroupC / MinimumServingSizeforGroupC

Cookies3(plain-includesvanillawafers)

  • Cornbread
  • Cornmuffins
  • Croissants
  • Pancakes
  • Piecrust(dessertpies3,cobbler3,fruitturnovers4,andmeat/meatalternatepies)
  • Waffles
/ 1ozeq=34gmor1.2oz3/4ozeq=26gmor0.9oz1/2ozeq=17gmor0.6oz1/4ozeq=9gmor0.3oz / 1serving=31gmor1.1oz3/4serving=23gmor0.8oz1/2serving=16gmor0.6oz1/4serving= 8gmor0.3oz
GroupD / OzEqforGroupD / MinimumServingSizeforGroupD
  • Doughnuts4(cakeandyeastraised,unfrosted)
  • Cerealbars,breakfastbars,granolabars4(plain)
  • Muffins(all,exceptcorn)
  • Sweetroll4(unfrosted)
  • Toasterpastry4(unfrosted)
/ 1ozeq=55gmor2.0oz3/4ozeq=42gmor1.5oz1/2ozeq=28gmor1.0oz1/4ozeq=14gmor0.5oz / 1serving=50gmor1.8oz3/4serving=38gmor1.3oz1/2serving=25gmor0.9oz1/4serving=13gmor0.5oz
GroupE / OzEqforGroupE / MinimumServingSizeforGroupE
  • Cerealbars,breakfastbars,granolabars4(withnuts,driedfruit,and/orchocolatepieces)
  • Cookies3(withnuts,raisins,chocolatepiecesand/orfruitpurees)
  • Doughnuts4(cakeandyeastraised,frostedorglazed)
  • Frenchtoast
  • Sweetrolls4(frosted)
  • Toasterpastry4(frosted)
/ 1ozeq=69gmor2.4oz3/4ozeq=52gmor1.8oz1/2ozeq=35gmor1.2oz1/4ozeq=18gmor0.6oz / 1serving=63gmor2.2oz3/4serving=47gmor1.7oz1/2serving=31gmor1.1oz1/4serving=16gmor0.6oz
GroupF / OzEqforGroupF / MinimumServingSizeforGroupF
  • Cake3(plain,unfrosted)
  • Coffeecake4
/ 1ozeq=82gmor2.9oz3/4ozeq=62gmor2.2oz1/2ozeq=41gmor1.5oz1/4ozeq=21gmor0.7oz / 1 serving=75gmor2.7oz3/4serving=56gmor2oz1/2serving=38gmor1.3oz1/4serving=19gmor0.7oz

3AllowedinNSLP (upto 2.0 oz eq grain-based dessert per week in grades K-12) asspecifiedin §210.10 andat snackserviceinSFSP.Considereda grain-based

dessert andcannot count towards the graincomponent inCACFP or NSLP/SBPinfant and preschoolmealsbeginning October 1, 2017, asspecifiedin

§§226.20(a)(4) and 210.10.

4Allowable inNSLP (upto 2.0 oz eq grain-based dessert perweek for gradesK-12) asspecifiedin §210.10.May counttowards the graincomponent inSBP(grades K-12) and at snack and breakfast mealsinSFSP. Considereda grain-based dessert and cannot count towardsthegraincomponent inthe CACFPandNSLP/SBPinfant and preschool mealsbeginning October 1, 2017, asspecifiedin §§226.20(a)(4) and 210.10.

GroupG / OzEqforGroupG / MinimumServingSizeforGroupG

Brownies3(plain)

  • Cake3(allvarieties,frosted)
/ 1ozeq=125gmor4.4oz3/4ozeq=94gmor3.3oz1/2ozeq=63gmor2.2oz1/4ozeq=32gmor1.1oz / 1serving=115gmor4oz3/4serving=86gmor3oz1/2serving=58gmor2oz1/4serving=29gmor1oz
GroupH / OzEqforGroupH / MinimumServingSizeforGroupH
  • CerealGrains(barley,quinoa,etc.)
  • Breakfastcereals(cooked)6,7
  • Bulgurorcrackedwheat
  • Macaroni(allshapes)
  • Noodles(allvarieties)
  • Pasta(allshapes)
  • Ravioli(noodleonly)
  • Rice
/ 1ozeq=1/2cupcookedor1ounce(28gm)dry / 1serving=1/2cupcookedor25gmdry
GroupI / OzEqforGroupI / MinimumServingSizeforGroupI
  • Readytoeatbreakfastcereal(cold,dry)6,7
/ 1ozeq=1cupor1ounceforflakesandrounds
1ozeq=1.25cupsor1ounceforpuffedcereal
1ozeq=1/4cupor1ounceforgranola / 1serving=3/4cupor1oz,whicheverisless

3AllowedinNSLP (upto 2.0 oz eq grain-based dessert per week in grades K-12) asspecifiedin §210.10 andat snackserviceinSFSP.Considereda grain-based

dessert andcannot count towards the graincomponent inCACFP or NSLP/SBPinfant and preschoolmealsbeginning October 1, 2017, asspecifiedin

§§226.20(a)(4) and 210.10.

6Refer to programregulationsfortheappropriateserving sizeforsupplementsserved tochildrenaged 1through 5inthe NSLP;breakfastservedinthe SBP, andmealsservedtochildrenages 1through 5andadultparticipantsin theCACFP.Breakfastcerealsaretraditionally servedas a breakfast menuitembutmaybeservedinmealsotherthan breakfast.

7In the NSLPand SBP,cerealsmust list a whole grainas thefirst ingredient and be fortified, or ifthe cereal is100 percent wholegrain, fortificationisnotrequired. ForCACFPandSFSP,cerealsmust be whole-grain,enriched, orfortified; cerealsserved inCACFPand NSLP/SBPinfantand preschoolmealsmustcontain nomorethan 6 grams of sugar per dry ounce.