National School Lunch And Breakfast Program

School lunch menus must adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture dietary guidelines. These guidelines require school lunches to average no more than 30 percent calories from fat and no more than 10 percent calories from saturated fat in a one-week period. In Addition, lunches must provide an average of one-third of the key nutrients (protein, Vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron) and calories recommended daily for children.