what are the rules for school lunches
Today's rules mean that school lunches must: 1  Offer a minimum of 8 to 10 ounces of whole grains. 2  Offer at least a half cup per week of dark green vegetables. 3  Offer at least 3/4 cup red/orange vegetables for grades K-8, and at least 1 1/4 cups in grades 9-12. 4  Offer at least a half cup of beans or peas. 5  Offer at least a half cup of starchy vegetables.