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Learn why it matters how we raise the next generation of healthy eaters. Hear about interactive tools, education ideas, and platforms to use in your program. Walk away feeling inspired and empowered to nourish and teach the next generation.

Learn to credit grains as ounce equivalents instead of servings and slices. We’ll use a hands-on approach to determine how much to serve of various grain products to meet the grain ounce equivalent requirement.

Are you fresh out of ideas on how to get your children to eat their broccoli or apples? Discover new ways to have your children explore fruits and veggies and how to set up an exploration station. Learn best practices on how to store your fruits and veggies to last longer and how to save money by reducing waste.

Cooking can help develop life skills such as reading, math concepts, literacy and even develop self confidence as it relates to healthy eating habits. Learn how to explore literature with your children during cooking sessions to help them feel ownership and pride in dishes they created.

Serving whole grain-rich (WGR) grains is an important element of the meal pattern. Learn how to identify which products meet the whole grain-rich regulations. Trainers can use this workshop to support CACFP participants.

Beverage choices that are adopted during childhood affect health across a lifespan. Learn about the consumption of sugar in our everyday drinks and new ways to introduce water as a healthy alternative to children participating in CACFP.

Food is vital fuel for growing children—but how does it all work? How do you get kids to try new foods? Get a crash course in nutrition, exercise, and why what you eat matters. Level up your creditable meals with nutrient-dense food and how to make meal times interactive to encourage kids to try new foods. Be ready to get up, move around, and create meals with us!

Diversity and inclusion for young children can begin with exploring foods from around the world. Introducing children to foods from other cultures when you have choosy eaters can feel like a daunting task. Helping children respect differences comes from exposing them to how food looks in the homes of their classmates and by holding an open dialogue that takes the fight out of trying new foods.

Snacks are a great opportunity for young children to fill nutrient gaps and establish healthy eating habits. Learn how to maximize snack-time nutrition by pairing minimally processed dairy foods, like milk, cheese and yogurt, with other wholesome foods to easily create tasty mini-meals!

Learn about the importance of introducing different foods at early ages and how that helps create a food culture in young children. Discuss the responsibilities and best practices for establishing these habits early to teach your children to be open to tasting new yummy foods.