ATTACHMENT 4 - JOINT SUBSISTENCE POLICY BOARD (JSPB) DOD MENU STANDARDS.pdf

This document is the Department of Defense (DoD) Menu Standards (DoDM 1338.10) issued on December 2, 2014, providing comprehensive nutritional guidelines for military food service programs. The standards outline detailed requirements for food offerings across multiple categories including fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, dairy, beverages, and desserts, with specific nutritional goals such as limiting sodium, reducing trans fats, increasing whole grain and fiber content, and ensuring vitamin-fortified options.

Key nutritional mandates include offering at least two fruit choices per meal, two hot vegetables (with one non-starchy), lean meat selections, low-fat dairy options, whole grain products, and reduced-sodium items. The standards also specify requirements like serving fish three times per week, providing vegetarian options, limiting fried foods, offering low-calorie beverages, and ensuring all milk is fortified with vitamins A and D. The document is designed to support nutrition standards, food procurement, and meal planning across military dining facilities, with provisions for periodic review and updates to the guidelines.