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Resource | Policy Update of Food Crediting in the Child Nutrition Programs

This memorandum informs stakeholders on the progress made by FNS in updating the food crediting system for all child nutrition programs. This is a first step towards improving the crediting system to best address today’s evolving food and nutrition environment and meet the needs of those operating and benefiting from the CNPs.

12/04/2018
Resource | Webinars/Videos Grain-Based Desserts in the CACFP

This webinar will focus on how CACFP operators can identify grain-based desserts, and use this knowledge to plan menus that meet program requirements.

11/15/2018
Resource | Webinars/Videos Medio tiempo del CACFP: Postres a base de granos en el CACFP

Este seminario web se enfoca en cómo los operadores del CACFP pueden usar la lista de ingredientes de los alimentos para identificar postres a base de granos, y usar este conocimiento para planificar menús que cumplan con los requisitos del programa.

11/15/2018
Resource | Policy Updated CACFP Meal Patterns and Updated NSLP and SBP Infant and Preschool Meal Patterns

On April 25, 2016, FNS published the final rule “Child and Adult Care Food Program: Meal Pattern Revisions Related to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010." Child nutrition program operators were required to comply with these updated meal pattern requirements no later than Oct. 1, 2017.

10/10/2018
Resource | Webinars/Videos CACFP Halftime: Feeding Infants: Starting with Solids

This webinar focuses on how the CACFP infant meal pattern supports infant growth and development for babies ages 6 through 11 months.

09/20/2018
Resource | Webinars/Videos Alimentación para bebés: comenzando con comidas sólidas

Este seminario web se enfoca en cómo el patrón de comidas para bebés del CACFP apoya el crecimiento y desarrollo de bebés de 6 a 11 meses.

09/20/2018
Resource | Webinars/Videos CACFP Halftime Webinar: Feeding Infants: 0-5

This webinar focuses on how the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) infant meal pattern supports infant growth and development for babies ages birth through 5 months.

07/19/2018
Resource | Policy Summer Meals Nutrition Guide

Summer sites play a valuable role in helping children learn, grow, and stay healthy. Check out the SFSP Nutrition Guide to learn how you plan and serve menus with a variety of nutrient-rich foods and beverages, and operate a safe and successful food service. 

05/28/2018
Resource | Training and Outreach CACFP Meal Pattern Posters

These colorful posters use photography shot specifically for settings participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

02/12/2018
Resource | Webinars/Videos Monitoring with the FDPIR Inventory Calculator

This webinar provided an overview of the FDPIR Inventory Calculator and the FDPIR inventory monitoring process and discussed how to complete an inventory calculator, how to analyze the calculator results, and how the inventory calculator can help with order monitoring and planning. This webinar is appropriate for staff who use or will use the calculator, Team Leads, and Branch Chiefs.

01/30/2018
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