Identifying Whole Grain-Rich

April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

CACFP Meal Patterns Track | CEU Specialty 1 | Beginner

Identifying Whole Grain-Rich

Serving whole grain-rich (WGR) grains is an important element of the meal pattern. Learn how to identify which products meet the whole grain-rich regulations. Trainers can use this workshop to support CACFP participants.

Review what whole grain-rich means.
Learn the six methods used to identify if a product is whole grain-rich.
Practical application of all six methods and walk away with valuable resources.

Presented by

Melinda Nguyen, MS, RDN, LD

Nutrition Education Specialist, National CACFP Association

Speaker at Business convention and Presentation. Audience at the conference hall.

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$499 Members | $619 Non-Members

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