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Meal Pattern Minute: Crediting Fluid Milk
How is fluid milk measured and credited in the CACFP?
Read More2026 National Child Nutrition Conference Awards CPEUs in Accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program
This year’s conference just got even more valuable for registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered. The 40th Annual National Child Nutrition Conference has been approved for 24[MN3.1][IR3.2].5 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
Read MoreNational CACFP Association to Host Provider Day Celebration for Child Care Providers
The National CACFP Association will host Provider Day, a free virtual event for child care providers, on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The event takes place during Provider Appreciation Month and during the association’s 40th anniversary year.
Read MoreCACFP Improves Diet Quality of Children and Reduces Sugar Consumption
Back to Blog Back to Blog CACFP Improves Diet Quality of Children and Reduces Sugar Consumption March 12, 2026 The USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides “nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth and development of young children.” Limiting sugar in children’s diets is an accepted recommendation within the scientific…
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Flavored Popcorn
Are all flavored popcorns creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreLate Registration Opens for National Child Nutrition Conference 2026
Late registration is now open for the 2026 National Child Nutrition Conference (NCNC26), the largest annual gathering of professionals dedicated to supporting the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program. Late registration will be available through March 24, 2026. The conference will take place April 13–17, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Ounce Equivalents for Ready-to-Eat Breakfast Cereals
Do you need different volumes to equal one ounce equivalent based on the type of breakfast cereal?
Read MoreNational CACFP Association Announces Speakers for 40th Annual National Child Nutrition Conference
The National CACFP Association proudly announces the general session speakers for the 40th annual National Child Nutrition Conference (NCNC), bringing national leadership and powerful inspiration to this milestone event. The conference will take place April 13-17, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, convening child and adult nutrition professionals from across the country.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Crediting Different Types of Beans, Peas or Lentils
Could you credit one type of beans, peas or lentils as a meat/meat alternate, and credit another as vegetables in the same meal?
Read MoreSponsoring Organizations: Key Players in Ensuring Federal Program Integrity
The CACFP is administered as a public-private partnership between the USDA, State agencies and sponsoring organizations to ensure nutritious meals and snacks are served to children and adults in care. Learn more about the role of the sponsoring organization in maintaining federal program integrity.
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