Infant Meal Pattern & Menu Planning Documents

Resource Topic Category:Menu Planning

Child Nutrition Program:
  • CACFP – Child and Adult Care Food Programs

Organization:

Maryland State Department of Education

State:

Maryland

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: tool to self-assess compliance with the meal pattern. Also useful as a menu planning guide. This fillable PDF also includes space to create an action plan for menu changes.

Contact Info:

Sara Booker
Sara.Booker@Maryland.Gov
(443) 202-0876