Posts Tagged ‘meal pattern’
Meal Pattern Minute: Rhubarb
Does rhubarb credit as a fruit or a vegetable in the CACFP?
Read MoreWhole Grains Month
September is Whole Grains Month. From whole wheat to nutty quinoa, whole grains add flavor, texture, and nutrition to your diet. Whether you’re baking bread, cooking dinner, or prepping snacks, there’s a whole grain option for every dish. Our partners at Oldways Whole Grains Council have materials to help you incorporate whole grains into your menu.
Read MoreLactose Intolerance and Milk Allergies
Do you have children in your program who can’t drink milk? While the reasons a child cannot drink milk may vary, it is important to properly accommodate the child’s diet while participating in the CACFP. The Institute of Child Nutrition’s Mealtime Memo explains the difference between lactose intolerance and a milk allergy and discuss how to accommodate children with these disabilities.
Read MoreUSDA Request for Comment: Documentation Related to Meal Pattern Final Rule
USDA FNS is seeking input from CACFP and SFSP operators on the documentation requirement for operators serving primarily American Indian or Alaska Native children to show their eligibility for the menu planning option allowing them to serve vegetables to meet the grains requirement.
Read MoreSeptember Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events coming up this month at NCA!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Corn Masa
Is corn masa creditable in the CACFP?
Read MoreMore Virtual Events in August
Check out these virtual events coming up this month at NCA!
Read MoreMaking Recipes More Culturally Aligned with Communities
Check out ASPHN’s new cultural recipes and resources available on their CACFP Vegetable and Fruit Snack Menu. It has different ethnic foods of different regions.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Vegetables for Grains in Tribal Communities
Can providers who serve primarily Native Americans and Alaska Natives substitute vegetables for grains?
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Writing Medical Statements
Who is able to write a medical statement?
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