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Nutrient Standard Menu Planning

Nutrient analysis software approved by USDA allows schools to:
  • Utilize new technology
  • Conduct an accurate nutrient analysis of recipes and menus
  • Allow flexibility and variety in menu planning
  • Establish age/grade specific RDAs
  • Measure compliance with the required nutrient standards for all of the menu options
  • Plan menus for a week or longer in cycle format and a calendar
  • Weight the nutrient analysis based on production forecasts
  • Provide a nutrient source search
  • Enter local recipes and processed foods
  • Convert nutrient data labels from DRV to nutrients per 100 grams
  • Produce a production record

For more information, contact:

Software Evaluation Coordinator
Healthy Meals Resource System
Food and Nutrition Information Center
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 105
Beltsville, MD 20705-235

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Last Modified: Dec 5, 2008  
Nutrient Standard Menu Planning
    Approved Software Programs
 
					   About the Software Evaluation and Approval Process
 
					   Benefits of Using Software Approved by USDA
 
					   About Detailed Software Information Charts
 
					   Bon Appetit
 
					   CookenPro Commercial
 
					   EatecNetX
 
					   LunchBox
 
					   Meal Tracker Menu Planning
 
					   Meals Plus Menus
 
					   NUTRIKIDS
 
					   Primero Menu Planning
 
					   TrakNOW - Nutrition on the Web
 
					   Visual B.O.S.S.
 
					   WinFSIM (Inventory Management)
 
					   WinSNAP
    Support Materials for Software Developers
    Child Nutrition Database
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