Nutrition Resources
- CACFP: Best Practices
* English * Spanish - Child Meal Pattern
- Crediting Handbook for the CACFP
- Infant Meal Pattern
- Updated CACFP Meal Patterns: Child & Adult Meals
* English * Spanish - Updated CACFP Meal Patterns: Infant Meals
* English * Spanish - Using the Updated Meal Patterns to Lower Costs
- Adding Whole Grains to your CACFP menu
* English * Spanish - Additional Resources
* English * Spanish - Calculating Sugar Limits for Breakfast Cereals in the CACFP
* English * Spanish - Calculating Sugar Limits for Yogurt in the CACFP
* English * Spanish - Choose Breakfast Cereals that are Lower in Added Sugars
* English * Spanish - Choose Yogurts that are Lower in Added Sugars
* English * Spanish - Feeding Infants in the Child and Adult Care Food Program
* English * Spanish - Grain-Based Desserts in the CACFP
* English * Spanish - Growing a Healthier Future with the CACFP
* English * Spanish - Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods for the CACFP
* English * Spanish - Methods for Healthy Cooking
* English * Spanish - Nutrition & Wellness Tips for Young Children
* English * Spanish - Offer Versus Serve in the CACFP
* English * Spanish - Serving Meat & Meat Alternates at Breakfast
* English * Spanish - Serving Milk in the CACFP
* English * Spanish - Serving Snacks in the CACFP
* English * Spanish - Supplement A: Practice Choking Prevention
* English * Spanish - Supplement B:Care for Children with Food Allergies
* English * Spanish - Supplement C: Encourage Healthful Foods
- Supplement D: Create a Positive Meal Environment
- Supplement E:Support Family Style Meals
- Using Ounce Equivalents for Grains
* English * Spanish * Portuguese
- 10 Tips: Add More Vegetables to your Day
* English * Spanish - 10 Tips: Enjoy Foods from Many Cultures
* English * Spanish - 10 Tips: Focus on Fruits
* English * Spanish - 10 Tips: Kid-Friendly Veggies & Fruits
* English * Spanish - 10 Tips: Liven Up Your Meals with Vegetables & Fruits
* English * Spanish - 10 Tips: Save More at the Grocery Store
* English * Spanish - Choose My Plate
- Best Practices for Menu Planning
- CACFP Best Practices
- Identifying Cereal Sugar Limits
- Identifying Whole Grain Rich -- Full Guide
- Identifying Whole Grain Rich -- Quick Guide
* English * Spanish - Is your Yogurt CACFP Creditable?
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