Mealtime Memo
Mealtime Memo (MTM) is focused on nutrition and wellness in child care settings and is specifically intended for use by child care professionals who participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The objective is to provide research-based best practices for planning, preparing, and/or serving nutritious, safe, and child-friendly meals in child care settings operating the CACFP.
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Please note: To ensure MTMs provide the most accurate, up-to-date information, any references to Federal regulations, nutritional standards, and other best practices are considered current at the time of publication. Please be advised that this information is NOT updated to reflect any changes/revisions beyond the publication date. In addition, all MTMs published prior to 2017 have been archived and are no longer available on our website. If you need access to an archived MTM or for questions on the latest regulations and standards, please contact ICN’s Help Desk at helpdesk@theicn.org or 1-800-321-3054.
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2020 Mealtime Memos
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| December 2020 - Culturally Inspired Holiday Meals | December 03, 2020 | Download |
| November 2020 - Healthy Meals, Divided Responsibilities | October 30, 2020 | Download |
| October 2020 - ICN and USDA Team Nutrition Resource Highlights | October 14, 2020 | Download |
| September 2020 - Healthy Meals for Hispanic Heritage Month | September 10, 2020 | Download |
| August 2020 - Staying Safe During COVID-19 | August 10, 2020 | Download |
| July 2020 - Grain-Based Desserts | July 06, 2020 | Download |
| June 2020 - Good Nutrition is Important! | June 08, 2020 | Download |
| May 2020 - Get Moving! Having Fun with Physical Activity | May 07, 2020 | Download |
| April 2020 - Prevention is in Your Hands! | April 08, 2020 | Download |
| March 2020 - Tips For A Better Shopping Experience | March 18, 2020 | Download |
| February 2020- Fostering a Positive and Friendly Eating Environment | February 13, 2020 | Download |
| January 2020 - Whole Grains - Why Not! | December 20, 2019 | Download |
2019 Mealtime Memos
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| December 2019 - Encouraging Healthy Habits: Tips for Child Care Providers | December 05, 2019 | Download |
| November 2019 - Essential Nutrients In Milk | November 04, 2019 | Download |
| October 2019 - Citrus Fruits and Vitamin C | October 07, 2019 | Download |
| September 2019 - Strategies for Reducing Added Sugars | September 24, 2019 | Download |
| August 2019 - Everyday I’m Guzzlin | August 08, 2019 | Download |
| July 2019 - Celebrate and Stay Alert | July 09, 2019 | Download |
| June 2019 - Physical Activity | May 31, 2019 | Download |
| May 2019 - Seasonal Berries of Spring and Summer | May 06, 2019 | Download |
| April 2019 - Preventing Anemia | April 02, 2019 | Download |
| March 2019 - The Importance of Breakfast | February 27, 2019 | Download |
| February 2019 - Defining, Buying, and Eating Local Food | February 01, 2019 | Download |
| January 2019- Safely Storing Breastmilk | December 20, 2018 | Download |
2018 Mealtime Memos
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| December 2018 - Tis the Season for Fun, Nutritious Eating | November 29, 2018 | Download |
| November 2018 - Strong Bones | October 31, 2018 | Download |
| October 2018 - Fall Picnic Celebration | October 01, 2018 | Download |
| September 2018 - It's Harvest Time! | September 04, 2018 | Download |
| August 2018 - Family Meals - Oh Yea!!! | July 25, 2018 | Download |
| July 2018 - Red, White, and Blue: A Celebration | July 02, 2018 | Download |
| June 2018 - Safety In Child Care | June 12, 2018 | Download |
| May 2018 - Nutrition and Learning | June 12, 2018 | Download |
| April 2018- Keeping Children's Eyes Healthy | June 12, 2018 | Download |
| March 2018- Sowing Seed - The Growing Time | June 12, 2018 | Download |
| February 2018- Screen Media – Its Influence and Recommendations | June 12, 2018 | Download |
| January 2018- Magnificent Milk - Have Some Please | June 12, 2018 | Download |
2017 Mealtime Memos
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