What Five Components Must Be Served in a School Lunch?
                                
                                
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                                According to the USDA's National School Lunch Program (NSLP), schools must offer five specific meal components for a federally reimbursed lunch. These nutritional building blocks are designed to ensure that children receive a balanced and healthy meal to fuel their growth and academic performance throughout the school day.