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CACFP Vegetable and Fruit Snack Menu

Agency/Organization: MDE CACFP

Summary:

The Association for Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) National Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Council's CACFP Work Group developed a resource to help CACFP providers and others to more easily plan their menus to include fruit and vegetable-filled snacks with a month's worth of recipes. The goal was to bring awareness to

CACFP Meal Pattern for 1-18 Year olds

Agency/Organization: Department of Public Instruction

Summary:

Fun video outlining the requirement of the CACFP meal pattern for 1-18 year olds. Target audience CACFP operators.

CACFP Infant Meal Pattern

Agency/Organization: Department of Public Instruction

Summary:

Fun video outlining the CACFP infant meal pattern requirements. Target audience CACFP operators.

Infant Meal Pattern & Menu Planning Documents

Agency/Organization: Maryland State Department of Education

Summary:

Set of 3 files CACFP operators serving infants can use to plan compliant menus. • Meal Pattern Requirements: lists minimum serving sizes by meal type and age range, key meal pattern reminders, and resource links. • Fillable Menu Planner: includes minimum portion sizes, reminders, and resource links. • Menu Checklist:

Maryland Key Nutrition Strategies of the CACFP (Module 1 of 4 in Menu Planning in the CACFP course)

Agency/Organization: Maryland State Department of Education

Summary:

Online course on the key nutrition strategies of the CACFP. Topics addressed are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, MyPlate, and the 3 of the nutrition priorities these resources have in common with the CACFP: promoting intake of vegetables and whole grain and lowering added sugars. Approximate completion time: 20 minutes.

New Creditable Foods for Child Nutrition Programs

Agency/Organization: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Summary:

This resource helps CACFP menu planners gain a better understanding of new creditable foods that were added to CACFP in 2019.

Special Dietary Needs in the CACFP

Agency/Organization: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Summary:

Programs that participate in the CACFP are required to make reasonable modifications to accommodate participants with disabilities. This is required only when supported by a written medical statement from a state recognized medical authority.

Smoothies in CACFP

Agency/Organization: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Summary:

A helpful resource for CACFP menu planners for determining how a smoothie credits towards specific food components.

CACFP Child Meal Pattern

Agency/Organization: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Summary:

This colored chart contains details of the required components and serving sizes for breakfast, lunch & supper, and snack meal pattern for CACFP participants ages 1-18 years old.

CACFP Monthly Infant Menu

Agency/Organization: North Dakota Department of Public Instruciton

Summary:

The CACFP Monthly Infant Menu helps providers keep track of the foods that were served to infants that participate in CACFP.

Sugar Limits

Agency/Organization: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Child Nutrition

Summary:

These handy CACFP sugar limit cards for cereal and yogurt can be printed double-sided, cut into quarters, and laminated for an easy reference for CACFP providers as they shop for cereal and yogurt that meet the sugar limit requirements per the CACFP Meal Pattern.

TNTG Year:2018

CACFP Mealtime with Toddlers

Agency/Organization: Kansas State Department of Education

Summary:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to identify ways to create a positive and supportive mealtime environment that will help toddlers develop skills that they will use for a lifetime. This training will: Identify and review toddler developmental milestones. Discuss ways to prepare and serve toddler

TNTG Year:2018

Using the Crediting Handbook for the CACFP

Agency/Organization: Kansas State Department of Education

Summary:

This training will provide an overview and hands-on application regarding how to use the Crediting Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

TNTG Year:2020

Feeding Infants in the CACFP

Agency/Organization: Kansas State Department of Education

Summary:

Learning Objectives for CACFP Sponsors serving infant meals: Overview of the CACFP Meal Pattern Developmental Readiness for Complementary Feeding Identifying and Responding to Hunger and Fullness Cues Creating a Breastfeeding-Friendly Space Selecting, Storing, and Handling Infant Formula in a Child Care Site Bottle Feeding and Introducing a Cup Infant Feeding

TNTG Year:2018

Growing Healthier Futures in the CACFP

Agency/Organization: Kansas State Department of Education

Summary:

By the end of this class, participants will be able to understand why the CACFP Best Practices exist, identify resources to assist in implementing the CACFP Best Practices and consider applying for a Healthier CACFP Award.

TNTG Year:2018

Healthy Cooking in the CACFP Video Series

Agency/Organization: Georgia Department of Early Care & Learning

Summary:

The GA Dept. of Early Care and Learning Nutrition Services Division teamed up with Chef Asata Reid for a five-part Healthy Cooking in the CACFP video series. Enjoy a culinary journey as Chef Asata shares practical tips and best practices to enhance CACFP meals. Topics include Knife Skills, CACFP Snacks,

TNTG Year:2019

CACFP Menu Planning and Records Power Point

Agency/Organization: Idaho Department of Education

Summary:

Target audience is CACFP state agency, institutions, sponsoring organizations, and facilities (centers and day care home providers). This training was developed to provide guidance to CACFP program operators on how to develop their menu planning skills, learn how to create and use cycle menus and practice working with the menu

TNTG Year:2018

CACFP Milk Substitutes

Agency/Organization: Arizona Department of Education

Summary:

Milk substitutes served to participants without a disability must be nutritionally equivalent to cow’s milk and meet the nutritional standards for fortification of calcium, protein, vitamin A, vitamin D, and other nutrients found in cow’s milk.

TNTG Year:2018

CACFP Menu Self Assessment

Agency/Organization: Arizona Department of Education

Summary:

All organizations participating in the CACFP are responsible for maintaining a menu that meets meal pattern requirements. Give yourself peace of mind by completing this self assessment! If any boxes remain unchecked, menu changes are needed.

TNTG Year:2018

CACFP Snack Ideas

Agency/Organization: Arizona Department of Education

Summary:

Increase CACFP snack variety by selecting different components and foods for each snack, offering a 3rd component or extra of any creditable item, and choosing a name that excites your eaters!

TNTG Year:2018

CACFP Cold Entrée Ideas

Agency/Organization: Arizona Department of Education

Summary:

Variety is possible! CACFP sites can create unique menus without stovetops, ovens, or a full time cook! This list includes cold entrée ideas for lunch and dinner. Simply add sides and milk to each entrée as needed. Let's get creative!

TNTG Year:2018

4-Part CACFP Menu Master Series

Agency/Organization: Arizona Department of Education

Summary:

This 4-part training series was created for those responsible for maintaining a compliant CACFP menu. Organizations have the opportunity to assess their menu and supporting documentation to ensure compliance and strive to meet best practices

TNTG Year:2018

CACFP Infant Feeding 3-Part Training

Agency/Organization: Arizona Department of Education

Summary:

The three-part Infant Training series from the Arizona Department of Education provides detailed information on the infant meal pattern and meal service, and everything you need to know about formula, breast milk, the introduction of solid foods, and infant feeding requirements. Disclaimer: Please note that some information shared in the

TNTG Year:2018

Meal Pattern Crediting

Agency/Organization: Oregon Department of Education

Summary:

Target Audience: CACFP Operators. Purpose: Review of changes to the CACFP Meal Pattern with a focus on changes to jerky, popcorn, surimi, tempeh, vegetable pasta, coconut, hominy, corn masa, and corn flour.

TNTG Year:2018

Infant Meals

Agency/Organization: Oregon Department of Education

Summary:

Target Audience: CACFP Organizations. Purpose: Review of the infant meal pattern. Learning Objectives: Understand the infant meal pattern and review of examples and resources.