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April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Program Admin & Operations Track | CEU Specialty 3 | Intermediate

Using the Food Buying Guide: From Recipe to Shopping List

Learn how to use the Food Buying Guide (FBG) to create a CACFP-compliant shopping list that aligns with your menu. Gain practical strategies for determining the correct purchase amounts for milk, grains, fruits, vegetables and meats/meat alternates, ensuring you're meeting the minimum serving sizes for all participants. A working knowledge of the CACFP meal pattern is recommended.

  1. Understand how to input information into the FBG to determine amounts needed.
  2. Learn the steps to create a shopping list.
  3. Explore other tools available within the FBG.

Presented by

Melinda Nguyen Web

Melinda Nguyen, MS, RDN, LD

Nutrition Education Specialist, National CACFP Association

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