Menu and Nutritional Information

The Fort Bend ISD Child Nutrition Department offers a variety of food items that meet the needs of our diverse student and adult population. Breakfast and lunch use a traditional menu pattern planning system, which meets our department’s nutrition goals and adheres to USDA and the Texas Administration Code regulations. For additional information, please go to the Texas Department of Agriculture or Squaremeals.

The Child Nutrition Department is committed to meeting or exceeding all recommended nutritional requirements as defined by the USDA and the TDA. We have also taken the necessary steps to ensure all students in our school system have meals that support healthy eating habits.

Examples of our practices that ensure we are complying with the new guidelines are:

• No deep fat frying (Broil and Bake only) 
• Increased use of whole grain Pasta and Bread Products 
• Servings of a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables 
• Use of Low Fat Milk only 
• Use of reduced fat cheese 
• Vegetarian/Meatless options available daily
• Meals do not exceed recommended calories, sodium and fat allowance

All a la carte and snack items meet Federal Smart Snack regulations. For more details, visit: USDA Smart Snacks in Schools.

Request for Dietary Accommodations

Fort Bend ISD Child Nutrition provides nutritious meals to all students, including those who require special diets for medical reasons (i.e., disability, allergies, etc.) at no extra cost. The Request for Dietary Accommodations Form must be signed by a physician or recognized medical authority and submitted to the Child Nutrition Department by Fax: 281-634-1862 Attn: Dietitian OR by Email: DLCNDSpecialDiet@fortbendisd.gov. Please note, that dietary accommodations may take up to 2-4 weeks to process from the time the form is received, especially at the beginning of the semester. Students will continue to receive a regular meal tray during this time. No accommodations will be made without the Child Nutrition's Request for Dietary Accommodations Form.

Removal of Dietary Accommodations

If there have been any medically necessary changes or if the accommodation needs to be discontinued, the Dietary Accommodations Discontinuation Form is accessible on the Child Nutrition's webpage found below Helpful Forms. No changes will be made to current accommodations until the Discontinuation Form has been submitted and processed.