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Child Care Regulations state:
22 KAR 2:120. Section 9. Food and Meal Requirements.
(19) Lunch and dinner shall include:
(a) Milk;
(b) Protein;
(c) Bread; and
(d) 1. Two (2) vegetables;
2. Two (2) fruits; or
3. One (1) fruit and one (1) vegetable;
All children are to be served milk. Milk is a fluid. Substitution of a dairy product or
other milk product is not acceptable.
100% juice is only referenced as an option at breakfast and snack and is not a
replacement for a whole fruit served at lunch or dinner.
If a child has a medical or religious need that requires a component be withheld, the
parent must provide a written request to the child care center. If a substitute item is
required, the child care center may require the parent to provide the item.