There are 5 basic components to a reimbursable lunch meal:
- *Meat/Meat Alternate (Such as meat, cheese, yogurt, beans/legumes)
- *Bread/Grains (All grains must be whole grain- rich, such as bread, pizza crust, rolls, cereal, pretzels)
- *Fruits (Such as apples, oranges, canned fruit, applesauce)
- *Vegetables (A variety must be offered throughout the week, such as lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, cucumber)
- *Milk
In order to select a reimbursable lunch meal, you must select at least 3 of the 5 components that are offered. One component selected must be a fruit or vegetable.
Choosi makes it easy for you, by helping you select items in order to complete a reimbursable meal. If the meal you chose does not have all the required components, you will be redirected back to the selection screen in order to choose 1 or more items at add to your meal.