Posts Tagged ‘cacfp’
Five Ways to Advocate in the New Year
Do you have New Years Resolutions to be more active in your community, improve your program, or make your voice heard? Read about five ideas to help you meet your goals.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Grain-Based Desserts
How do you define a grain-based dessert in the CACFP?
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Tofu for Infants
USDA released a revised memo regarding tofu in the CACFP infant meal pattern.
Read MoreDecember Snack Attack
Pasta and tomatoes
Tuna and oranges
Chicken and brown rice
Whole grain-rich toast and cottage cheese
Pretzels and mixed fruit
Read MoreCACFP Indicator for State-Level Obesity Prevention
The CACFP is an indicator for state-level obesity prevention. The inclusion of the CACFP as an indicator for obesity-prevention shows that the CACFP is an important, recognized factor for proper development in the earliest stages of life.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Meat Alternates
How can you identify a meat alternate in the CACFP?
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Read MoreCelebrating with Creditable Grains
December is a month full of holiday celebrations, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more. It is also a great time to model healthy habits by showing different ways to celebrate. We traditionally think grain-based desserts like brownies, cakes, and cookies are essential during festivities. However, several healthy grain options can be included as part of a meal or snack.
Read MoreCACFP Important Factor for Obesity Prevention
The University of Colorado College of Nursing published their 2022 Annual Report on Achieving a State of Healthy Weight. The report determines how state regulations support obesity prevention in licensed ECE programs. It also highlights state successes and identifies opportunities for ECE regulations to improve support of obesity prevention in young children.
Read MoreCrediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products
USDA released guidance that extends the option of serving commercially prepared tofu and soy yogurt as meat alternates to infants 6-11 months participating in the CACFP. The memo also extends the ability to serve tofu and soy yogurt as meat alternates in SFSP.
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