Special Diets

A: Please provide a Medical Statement signed by a State Licensed Healthcare Professional. In California, this is a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. Soy Milk is available at all points of service for students with current Medical Statements identifying a milk substitute as medically necessary. Food items containing dairy, such as cheese, yogurt or ranch salad dressing can be omitted or appropriate substitutions made if the specific foods are identified on the medical statement. Water fountains are available at every school. Additionally, all food items that contain dairy products are identified on the Allergy Information Table.

A: Please provide a Medical Statement signed by a State Licensed Healthcare Professional identifying the foods to be omitted and the suggested substitutions. Soy Milk is available at all points of service for students with current Medical Statements identifying a milk substitute as medically necessary. Additional substitutions may be provided if deemed medically necessary and if listed on the Medical Statement by a medical professional. Water fountains are available at every school.

1. A: Nutrient information, including carbohydrate contents of menu items, is available on the Nutrient Information Table. 

A: Meatless options are available during the week. Families following strict vegan regimes may need to provide some lunch items from home. See details above.

A: Menu portion sizes are standardized and menus are planned to provide the proper calorie and nutrient content for students within each grade range. If you want to adjust the calories your student selects, please refer to the calorie content of foods on the Nutrient Information Table.

A: Nutrition information (carbohydrate, calories, sodium, fiber, protein, fat) is available on the Nutrient Information Table. Generally, this information is accurate for the entire school year. Updates may be made periodically if menu items change.

A: Please allow 3-5 business days after you return a completed Medical Statement to your student's cafeteria to initiate, make changes, or remove Special Diet accommodations.

A: See details above on this page. For additional and more specific information, contact a Child Nutrition Specialist at (562) 427-7923 or childnutrition@lbschools.net.