This document identifies the federal nutrition standards required in order to claim cash reimbursement and donated United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodities for meals served through school lunch or school breakfast programs. Minimum serving requirements for school lunch and school breakfast patterns are detailed by age/grade groups. Described in detail are alternate bread items (for example, bagels and doughnuts) which may be used to meet the bread requirements; restrictions on the sale of extra food items during serving periods; numbers of suggested food choices for breakfast and lunch; and tips for reducing plate waste and for increasing student participation in the School Nutrition Program. (Author/JA)