Meal Counts by Name and Menus (Separate Screens Web Version)

This method of entry combines entry of child menus, infant menus and meal counts on one screen.

To use this feature:

• Click on Meal Count from the main site dashboard

• Select the date and meal type at the top of the page

The first section on the page is for entry of the child menu

• Add at least one food item in each required category
• If it is a snack, you must add at least one food item to two categories
• Click Save Menu

The second section of the page is for the entry of the infant menu

• Add at least one food item in each required category
• Click Save Infant Menu

• Select the date and roster for which you would like to take a meal count.
• If you choose "Select" from the roster dropdown, it will clear the roster selections and show all active participants.
  
• Click the meal count button next to the name of each participant

Depending on your site setup, you may see one or more of the following buttons:

• Click “Save”

Are the buttons greyed out? Missing a meal count or a participant? Check out our Guide to Meal Counts by Name for common mistakes.

• Centers, sites and providers may have the option to mark a Meal Outside of Normal Schedule and provide a reason
• There may be a text box at the top of your page to record Notes to Sponsor