Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part V - Children, Youth and Families Manual
Subpart D - Nonresidential Agencies, Facilities and Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 3270 - CHILD CARE CENTERS
NUTRITION
Section 3270.163 - Food groups
Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 3270.163
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall have at least one item from each of the following food groups:
(1) Dairy products-milk, milk products and
cheese.
(2) Protein group-meat,
fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, peanut butter, dried beans, peas and
nuts.
(3) Fruits and
vegetables-including a wide variety of green, white, yellow, red vegetables and
fruits.
(4) Grain group-whole grain
and enriched products, such as breads, cereals, pastas, crackers and
rice.
(b) Breakfast prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall have at least one item from three of the four food groups listed in subsection (a).
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3270.241 (relating to requirements specific to school-age programs).
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