Posts Tagged ‘cacfp’
Meal Pattern Minute: Medical Statements with Soy Milk
When do you need a medical statement in order to serve soy milk to your #CACFP participants?
Read MoreMeal-O-Matic
Cooking does not have to be complicated in order to be healthy and delicious. That’s why our partners at Dr. Yum Project have designed meal-o-matic to help you make a few basic recipes with the ingredients you love.
Read MoreNew Factsheet for ECE Providers from the CDC
CDC created three new fact sheets for Early Care and Education (ECE) providers about Early Child Nutrition and Feeding. The fact sheets offer tips and best practices for supporting breastfeeding families, information about safe storage and handling of breastmilk, and strategies for introducing solid foods.
Read MoreHealthy & Strong with Sesame Street ($)
Children receive nutritious meals through CACFP. Get to know Wes & Elijah as they have a healthy snack and take their usual afternoon walk. Learn about new resources featuring furry friends from your favorite Street to support healthy habits for everyone in the neighborhood.
Read MoreSupporting Kids’ Nutrition Security Through CACFP
All kids deserve a healthy start to life, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is one support that helps ensure they have access to the nutritious food they need. Hear from NCA’s President and CEO, Lisa Mack, on the importance of the C
Read MoreNational CACFP Week Resolution Introduced in the House of Representatives
Today, March 14, 2023, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), along with cosponsors, introduced a resolution to designate the third week of March 2023 as National CACFP Week.
Read MoreHear from our Friends of CACFP on National CACFP Week
This week is National CACFP Week! Take this opportunity to acknowledge the child and adult care providers, nutrition educators, program specialists and staff, state and federal professionals and parents who contribute to the success of the CACFP. Join our Friends of CACFP in celebrating!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Crediting Pickles
Cucumbers credit as a vegetable in the CACFP, so what about pickles?
Read MoreJust Our Luck! Four Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Whether you love wearing green, have Irish origins, or are remembering the patron saint of Ireland, there are so many ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with those in your care! We have four fantastic ideas that you could try at your center or family child care home that are low budget and easy to do.
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month! This year, MyPlate’s theme is “Find the Recipe to a Healthier You,” which is an ode to healthy eating at every age. It’s never too early, or too late to eat healthfully!
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