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Refer to the USDA Food Buying Guide for more information.  \nCrediting the Vegetable Component  \n• Measured in cups  \n• Rounds down to the 1/8 cup  \n• Credits cup-for-cup (e.g., ½ cup corn credits as ½ cup starchy vegetable)  \no Exceptions:  \n􀂃 Raw, leafy salad greens credit as half the volume served  \n􀂃 1 TBSP tomato paste credits as ¼ cup red/orange vegetable  \n􀂃 2 TBSP tomato puree credits as ¼ cup red/orange vegetable  \nCrediting the Fruit Component  \n• Measured in cups  \n• Rounds down to the 1/8 cup  \n• Credits cup-for-cup (e.g. ¼ cup of peaches credits as ¼ cup of fruit)  \n• Dried fruit credits as double the volume served (e.g. ¼ cup raisins credits as ½ cup fruit)","cbCaie0vjMJ8JcEl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaie0vjMJ8JcEl","pdf",130130,"English","# Converting Common Measures\n## Convert Ounces to Pounds\n## Convert Decimal to Fraction\n## Convert Volume Measures\n## Crediting the Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) Component\n## Crediting the Grain/Bread (G/B) Component\n## Crediting the Vegetable Component\n## Crediting the Fruit Component","[{\"question\":\"How do you convert ounces to pounds in decimal units?\",\"answer\":\"Divide the number of ounces by 16 to get pounds in decimal form.\"},{\"question\":\"How are decimals converted to fractions in this guide?\",\"answer\":\"The document lists common decimal values and their equivalent fractions, such as .25 to 1/4 and .33 to 1/3.\"},{\"question\":\"What rounding rules apply when crediting meat/meat alternate and grain/bread components?\",\"answer\":\"Both are measured by weight and must meet a minimum of 0.25 oz eq per serving; crediting rounds down to the 1/4 oz eq.\"}]","Converting Common Measures - Convert Ounces to Pounds | PDF",1791601655]