January Virtual Events
January 14, 2024
Happy New Year from NCA!
We’re thrilled to kick off another exciting year of events and opportunities for learning. This week, we’re diving into a highly requested topic on preventing choking hazards and adopting effective prevention strategies for your little ones. Later in the month, don’t miss the latest episode of our Ask a Nutritionist series, where we’ll explore the nuances of creditable vs. non-creditable components in the CACFP—come prepared with your questions for our nutrition education specialist! To wrap up January, we’ll help you discover valuable resources to incorporate culturally relevant foods into your meal planning. Many of these sessions are FREE for NCA Members, so if you’re not already a member, let this be the year you join us. Here’s to a year of learning and growing together—happy training!
January 16 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Bite-Sized Safety: Preventing Choking Hazards
Children under the age of 4 are at high risk of choking while eating, as they’re still learning to chew properly and often swallow food whole. With their small airways easily blocked, it's crucial to understand the risks posed by certain foods.
1. Identify common food-related choking hazards and understand the developmental reasons young children are at higher risk of choking.
2. Learn effective prevention strategies for minimizing choking risks in everyday situations, including proper food preparation and supervision.
This session is FREE for NCA Members. Not yet a member? Learn more today!
January 23 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Ask a Nutritionist: Creditable or Not?
Determining which foods are creditable in the CACFP can sometimes feel like a guessing game. Isabel Ramos-Lebron, our Nutrition Education Specialist, can walk you through the ins and outs of the CACFP meal pattern. Bring your questions about what is and isn't creditable, and learn the reasoning behind each guideline to help you confidently serve meals that meet CACFP standards.
1. Understand the key principles of the CACFP meal pattern and identify creditable foods across different meal components.
2. Apply this knowledge about creditable foods during menu development or food procurement.
This session is FREE for NCA Members. Not yet a member? Learn more today!
January 30 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Around the World: Cultural Food Resources
Explore ways to bring diverse flavors to your CACFP menus. A variety of resources are available to help you incorporate culturally relevant foods into your meal planning, allowing you to create menus that reflect and celebrate the communities you serve. Join us as we discuss the value of offering culturally inclusive meals and learn practical strategies for adapting menus to accommodate diverse tastes and traditions.
1. Discover resources for incorporating culturally relevant foods into CACFP menus, enhancing meal appeal and nutritional value.
2. Understand the importance of culturally inclusive meal planning and learn how to adapt menus to better serve diverse communities.
Help us spread the word about the CACFP!
Dec 5, 2024
Discover how your organization can advance access to healthy meals for communities when school is out of session by participating in USDA summer meal programs. Through SUN Meals (Summer Food Service Program - SFSP), not only can children ages 0-18 enjoy free meals and snacks at schools, parks, and local sites all summer long but there are now opportunities to serve those in rural areas with non-congregate feeding solutions. Hear from community members on the ground about their experience and get their advice on how to start or improve your experience as a sponsoring organization or service site. Learn the basics of the program and get resources to transform summer nutrition in your neighborhood and help ensure no child goes hungry when school is out.
Earn up to 4.5 Hours of CEUs
*Can't make it live? Registration includes on-demand viewing through December 12, 2024.
Check back next month for even more virtual training opportunities!
Do you have a question or topic that you'd love to learn more about through one of our virtual trainings? Shoot us an email with your training needs to conference@cacfp.org.Â
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