Learning Center
Grain-Based Desserts in the CACFP
This webinar will focus on how Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) operators can identify grain-based desserts, and use this knowledge to plan menus that meet program requirements.
Read MoreIn-Grained: Easy Tools to Determine Serving Amounts
This webinar focuses on tools that can be used to determine how much of a grain item is needed to meet CACFP meal pattern requirements.
Read MoreCrediting Popcorn, Hominy, Corn Masa and Masa Harina in CNPs
The webinar provides an overview of the crediting updates resulting from the Request for Information for these foods and provide crediting technical assistance with hands-on practice specifically for Popcorn, Hominy, Corn Masa, and Masa Harina.
Read MoreExhibit A Grains Tool to the Rescue!
Learn about the Exhibit A Grains Tool, a feature included with the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs Interactive Web-Based Tool. The Exhibit A Grains Tool allows you to search for your grain product (as listed on Exhibit A) and enter in the serving size from the product label. The tool then helps you determine: 1) ounce equivalent (oz eq) grains or grains/bread serving(s) for the grain product, and 2) amount to serve to provide your desired grains contribution. In this webinar, Team Nutrition also provided in-depth practice for using the grains tool as well as highlighting the available training video. Participants can also experience the Exhibit A Grains Tool on the Mobile App. Program operators can calculate the grain contributions on-the-go.
Read MoreCN Labeling Program: Update for Industry
The webinar will provide an overview of the CN Labeling Program with crediting updates resulting from the Final Rule: Child Nutrition Program Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements and the Request for Information, in addition to crediting technical assistance specifically for the CN Labeling program.
Read MoreServing Vegetables in the CACFP
This webinar will focus on creative and appealing ways to offer vegetables at meals and snacks in the CACFP.
Read MoreDelivering Interactive In-Person Training
This webinar will spotlight interactive approaches used by the Maryland State Department of Education and the Texas Department of Agriculture to actively engage participants during in-person CACFP trainings.
Read MoreAdditional Meat/Meat Alternates Options for CNPs: Crediting Tempeh and Surimi
The webinar provides an overview of the crediting updates resulting from the Request for Information and provides crediting technical assistance with hands-on practice specifically for tempeh and surimi.
Read MoreCrediting Coconut and Vegetable Noodles in CNPs
This webinar provides an overview of the crediting updates resulting from the Request for Information and provides crediting technical assistance with hands-on practice specifically for vegetable noodles and coconut.
Read MoreUsing the WIC List to Identify Creditable Foods in the CACFP
This webinar will focus on how CACFP operators can use the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food list to find creditable cereals and whole grain-rich foods to serve as part of a reimbursable meal or snack.
Read More