Materials with recipes are reviewed on the following:
U.S. Department of Agriculture Regulations for School Meals
- Recipes are appropriate for target audience and meet current USDA guidelines for Food-based Menu Planning or Nutrient Standard Menu Planning.
- Most recipes meet USDA regulations, some appear to require modifications to meet regulations.
- Recipes are general, not intended to meet USDA regulations for school lunch or breakfast.
Recipes and Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Overall, recipes are compatible with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in relation to fat, fruits and vegetables and whole grains.
- Few recipes are compatible with the Dietary Guidelines.
- Very few or no recipes are compatible with the Dietary Guidelines.
Cost Analysis of Recipes
- Recipes and menus use reasonable cost ingredients and use readily available ingredients.
- Most recipes and menus use reasonable cost ingredients and most ingredients are readily available.
- Recipes use high cost ingredients and/or ingredients which are difficult to obtain.
Accuracy of Recipes
- Recipes appear to be accurate and tested, use precise and simple measurements and include the number of servings.
- Most recipes appear to be accurate and tested, and most use precise and simple measurements which include the number of servings.
- Recipes do not appear to be accurate and tested, do not use precise, simple measurements and/or do not include the number of servings.