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Nutrient Analysis Protocols: How to Analyze Menus for
USDA's School Meals Programs

Nutrient Analysis Protocols – How to Analyze Menus for USDA's School Meals Programs establishes procedures for conducting an accurate nutrient analysis. It is developed for school food authorities conducting their own nutrient analysis and for state agencies conducting SMI reviews.

Distributed: distributed to state agencies for distribution to school food authorities along with The Road to SMI Success – A Guide for Foodservice Directors and the SMI Frequently Asked Questions.

Available: in PDF format.

Download in PDF:

• Cover Sheet
  
• Introduction and Background
  
• Chapter 1: Nutrient Standards
  
• Chapter 2: Key Nutrient Analysis Concepts
  
• Chapter 3: Selecting Software and Hardware for
  Nutrient Analysis
  
• Chapter 4: Overview of Conducting Nutrient Analysis
  
• Chapter 5: Preparing for Nutrient Analysis
  
• Chapter 6: Entering Food Items (Ingredients) into the
  Local Database
  
• Chapter 7: Adding a Recipe to the Local Database
  
• Chapter 8: Entering Menu Plans
  
• Chapter 9: Evaluating and Modifying Menus and Recipes to
  Achieve the Nutrient Standards
  
• Appendices
  
• Index