TABLE M-5Sample Lunch Menus: Middle School

MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY
WEEK 1
Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:
Cheeseburger (1.5 oz burger, 0.5 oz RF cheese) on WW BunSteak Fingers (3 oz)Red Beans (¼ c) with Turkey Sausage (1 oz) Fluffy Rice (½ c)LF Hot Dog (2 oz) with Chili (0.5 oz) on BunSpaghetti (1 oz WG pasta) with Italian Meat Sauce (1 c) Grated Parmesan Cheese
Roast Beef (2 oz) on Wheat Roll (2 oz)Deli Ham (1.5 oz) and LF Cheese (0.5 oz) in WW TortillaHamburger (1.5 oz) on BunFiestada Pizza (1 oz meat and 1 oz cheese)Grilled Chicken Filet Sandwich (2.8 oz) on Roll
Chef Salad (1 oz turkey, 1 oz RF cheese, 1 c romaine/spinach) with LS saltine crackers (8)Grilled Chicken Salad (1.5 oz chicken, 0.5 oz parmesan cheese, ¾ c romaine lettuce)Chicken Salad with RF mayonnaise (½ c) on a bed of romaine lettuce (½ c) with LS saltine crackers (8)Tuna Salad with RF Mayo (2 oz) on a bed of romaine lettuce (½ c) with LS saltine crackers (8)Chef Salad (1.5 oz light ham, 1 oz LF cheese, 1 c romaine lettuce)
Sandwich Trimmings (lettuce, tomato)Coleslaw (½ c)California Vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots) (½ c)Dark Green Leafy Salad (½ c)Sandwich Trimmings (lettuce, tomato)
Oven Baked Potato Wedges (½ c)Turnip Greens (½ c)Dark Green Leafy Salad (½ c)Baked Sweet Potato Fries (½ c)Steamed Squash (½ c)
Steamed Broccoli (½ c)Seasoned Field Peas (½ c)Whole Kernel Corn (½ c)Baked Beans (½ c)Seasoned Green Beans (½ c)
Choice of 1:Choice of 1:Choice of 1:Choice of 1:Choice of 1:
Pear Halves (½ c)
Fresh Fruit Choice (Peach)
Sliced Peaches (½ c)
Fresh Fruit Choice
(Orange Sections ½ c)
Banana
Fresh Fruit Choice (Pear)
Fruit Cocktail Cup (½ c)
Fresh Fruit Choice
(Apple Slices ½ c)
Mixed Fruit Cup (½ c)
Fresh Fruit Choice
(Seedless Grapes ½ c)
Cornbread (2 oz)LF Sherbert (½ c)Whole Grain Roll (0.9 oz)
Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Mayo (1 oz)
Soft Margarine (5 g)
WEEK 2
Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:
Chicken Tetrazzini (2 oz meat sauce) with WG Pasta (1 oz)LF Hot Dog (2 oz) on BunPenne Pasta (1 c) with 4 Meatballs (0.65 oz meatballs) and LS Marinara Sauce (½ c)Turkey (2 oz) with LS Gravy (3 T)Beef Egg Roll (4.2 oz) with White Rice (1 c)
Cheeseburger (1.5 oz, 1 oz RF cheese) on BunBean and Cheese Chalupa (3.8 oz)Hamburger (1.5 oz) on BunRF Grilled Cheese (3.9 oz) with LS Tomato Soup (¾ c)Macaroni and Cheese (7 oz)
Deli Combo Sub (1 oz turkey bologna, 1 oz turkey ham, 0.5 oz RF Swiss cheese, romaine leaf, sliced tomato) on WW BunChicken Salad (3 oz) on Cracked Wheat Roll with romaine leafChef Salad (1 oz turkey, 1 oz turkey ham, 0.5 oz cheese, ½ egg, 1 c romaine/spinach blend, cherry tomato, cucumber)Deli Turkey Sub (1 oz turkey, 1 oz cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion) on WW RollChicken Patty (2.5 oz) on WW Roll
Baked Potato Wedges (½ c)Mashed Potatoes (½ c)
Mini Carrots (½ c)Jicima Sticks (½ c)Fresh Cucumber Slices (½ c)Mixed Vegetables (½ c)Fresh Broccoli Florets (½ c)
Side Salad (½ c dark green leafy blend, cherry tomato, cucumber)Mixed greens (½ c) with chopped tomato (½ c)Side Salad (½ c romaine, cherry tomato, cucumber)Mixed greens (½ c) with Chopped Tomato (½ c)Side Salad (½ c romaine, cherry tomato, cucumber)
Choice of 1:Choice of 1:Choice of 1:Choice of 1:Choice of 1:
Strawberry Applesauce (½ c)Pineapple, in juice (½ c)Applesauce (½ c)Fresh Orange Smiles (¾ c)Peach Cup (½ c)
Dried Apricots (¼ c)
Whole Fresh Orange
Petite Banana
Fresh Red Apple
Mixed Fruit (½ c)
Whole Fresh Pear
Fresh Grapes (½ c)
Granny Smith Apple
Tangerine
Plum
Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Mayo (9 g)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
WEEK 3
Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:
Turkey Chow Mein (1.5 oz diced turkey) with Steamed Brown Rice (½ c)Cheeseburger (1.5 oz beef/soy blend, 0.5 oz RF cheddar cheese) on BunOven Baked Fish (2 oz) on RollChef Salad with Chicken Fajita Strips (2 oz chicken, 0.5 oz LF mozzarella cheese, 1 c dark green leafy blend) with Unsalted Soft Pretzel Sticks (1 oz each)Chicken Quesadilla (1 oz chicken, 1 oz shredded RF cheese, 1 T salsa) on Flour Tortilla Shells (2–10”)
6 Baked WW Mini Turkey Corn Dogs (4 oz total)Hot Turkey Ham (1 oz) and Cheese (0.5 oz) on WW RollAsian Chicken Bites (WG breading with soy, 6 chicken nuggets/2.4 oz total) over Rice (½ c)Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas (2 oz chicken, 1 oz LF Cheese each) on Corn Tortillas (2–10”)WW Spaghetti (½ c) with Meat Sauce (½ c with 2 oz ground beef and soy crumbs) or Marinara Sauce (½ c)
Vegetarian Sub (2 oz LF mozzarella cheese, spinach, tomato, mushroom, green pepper) on WG RollDeli Turkey Sub (2 oz turkey, 0.5 oz RF cheddar cheese, spinach, tomato, green pepper, onion) on WG RollDeli Turkey Sub (2 oz turkey, 1 oz cheese, spinach, tomato, green pepper, onion) on WG RollDeli Turkey Sub (2 oz turkey, 1 oz cheese, spinach, tomato, green pepper, onion) on WG RollImitation Crab Salad (2 oz chunk pollock, 1 oz LF mayo, romaine, green pepper, onion) on WG Roll
WG Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)
Cucumber Slices (¼ c)Mixed Baby Greens Salad (½ c)Baked Sweet Potato Fries (½ c)Whole Kernel Corn (½ c)Green Beans (½ c)
Steamed Broccoli (½ c)Baked Potato Wedges (½ c)Baked Beans (½ c)Baby Carrots (½ c)Raw Broccoli and Cauliflower (¼ c each)
Choice of 1:Choice of 1:Choice of 1:Choice of 1:Choice of 1:
Pineapple Tidbits (½ c)Mixed Fruit Cup (½ c)Strawberry Applesauce (½ c)Sliced Peaches (½ c)Pear Half Salad (½ c)
Fresh Fruit Choice (Pear)Fresh Apple Slices (½ c)Seedless Red Grapes (½ c)Fresh Fruit Choice (Pineapple Chunks, ½ c)Kiwi Halves (½ c)
Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)
Chow Mein Noodles (1 T)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Sour Cream (2 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)Light Italian Dressing (1 oz)Light Italian Dressing (1 oz)Salsa (2 oz)
Mustard (9 g)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Soft Margarine (5 g)
Ketchup (9 g)
Mustard (9 g)
Light Mayo (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Diced Tomato (1 tsp)
Parmesan Cheese (1 oz)
WEEK 4
Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:
Deli Turkey Sub (1.5 oz turkey, 0.5 oz RF cheddar cheese) on WG RollBeef and Cheese Taco (1.5 oz beef crumbles, 0.5 oz RF cheddar cheese, 2–7” tortilla shell)Chef Salad (2 oz turkey ham, 0.5 oz mozzarella cheese, 1 c romaine/spinach) with WG Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)Turkey (2 oz) with LS Gravy (4 T) and Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)Spicy Texas Chili (1.5 oz ground beef, 0.5 oz kidney beans) with Bread Stick (1 oz)
Beef, Bean, and Cheese Burrito (5 oz) with Mexican Rice (½ c)Grilled Spicy Chicken Breast (2.5 oz) on WG Kaiser RollSweet and Sour Pork (6 nuggets, ½ c sauce) over Rice (½ c)Fajita Chicken Wrap (2 oz chicken, 10” WG tortilla)Toasted Turkey Cheese Melt (1.5 oz turkey, 0.5 oz LF mozzarella cheese) on WG Roll
Garden Salad (½ c mixed baby greens, cherry tomato, shredded carrot)Refried Beans (½ c)Steamed Asian Vegetable Medley (½ c)Whipped Potatoes (½ c)Baked Potato (1 small)
Jicama and Green Pepper Strips (¼ c each)Baby Carrots (½ c)Cucumber Slices (½ c)Baked Winter Squash (½ c)Steamed Broccoli (½ c) with LF Cheese Sauce (2 oz)
Choice of 1:Choice of 1:Choice of 1:Choice of 1:Choice of 1:
Cantaloupe Wedges (½ c)
Mixed Fruit Cup (½ c)
Petite Banana
Frozen Peach Cup (½ c)
Pineapple Tidbits (½ c)
Orange Smiles (½ c)
Seedless Grapes (½ c)
Strawberry Applesauce (½ c)
Fresh Fruit Choice (Plum)
Mandarin Oranges (½ c)
Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Salsa (2 oz)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Salsa (2 oz)
Soft Margarine (5 g)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Soft Margarine (5 g)
Light Ranch (1 oz)
Soft Margarine (5 g)
Nonfat Sour Cream (1 oz)
Nonfat Sour Cream (1 oz)Diced Tomatoes (1 Tbsp)Light Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Shredded Lettuce (0.5 oz)Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Light Italian Dressing (1 oz)Nonfat Sour Cream (1 oz)
Light Mayo (1 oz)

From: Appendix M, Sample Menus

Cover of School Meals
School Meals: Building Blocks for Healthy Children.
Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Nutrition Standards for National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs; Stallings VA, West Suitor C, Taylor CL, editors.
Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2010.
Copyright 2010 by the National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

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