Posts Tagged ‘meal pattern’
Healthy Iron Intake
Our bodies only need a small amount of iron, but without it, a child can appear pale in color; suffer from frequent headaches; or feel cranky, tired, and weak. Our partners at ICN review good sources of iron and how the CACFP Meal Pattern supports a healthy intake of iron.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Breastfeeding
How and when can breastmilk be used in the CACFP?
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Product Formulation Statements
What is a PFS and when do you need one in the CACFP?
Read More2023 June Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events happening in June at NCA!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Whole Grain-Rich and CN Labels
Identifying whole-grain rich items can be done through looking at the CN Label. Here’s how!
Read MoreNCA Comments – Proposed Rule Revisions to Meal Patterns
In February 2023, USDA released the proposed rule Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. After meeting with NCA members and CACFP stakeholders, NCA provided a comment to USDA stating our position on the proposed changes, and additional comment on cost and administrative burden efforts, and created model comments for our members to personalize.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Method 5
There are six methods to determine if a food product is whole grain-rich. Here is more on the fifth method!
Read MoreMay Snack Attack
Try out these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations when you plan your next grocery trip:
Shredded chicken and tortilla
WGR pasta and vegetables
Red pepper sticks and grapes
Edamame and Melba toast
Mixed greens and grapefruit
Meal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Method 4, Part 2
There are six methods to determine if a food product is whole grain-rich. Here is more on the fourth method!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Method 4, Part 1
There are six methods to determine if a food product is whole grain-rich. Here is the fourth method!
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