2025 NCNC
A Fresh Perspective for Embracing New Foods
CACFP providers have the ultimate opportunity and responsibility to introduce unique and healthy meal options to children in their care. Get a fresh perspective on introducing nutrition by exploring strategies for expanding adult mindsets about food preferences in children and creating experimental environments for children to become receptive to new foods.
Read MoreNavigating Special Diets
Allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities. What is the difference between the three? Learn how to navigate proper documentation, communication, and compliance to foster a safe environment for children with special dietary needs and requests.
Read MoreIdentifying Whole Grain-Rich
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.
Read MoreDiversifying Menus: Placing Proteins and Plants on the Plate
Explore the nutritional benefits of diversifying protein sources and discover how to create balanced, nutritious CACFP menus by combining the best of both worlds—meats and plants. Learn how to plan menus that are both healthful and appealing to diverse, globally-inclusive palates while also addressing concerns about dietary preferences and restrictions.
Read MoreGreat Grains! Taking the Guess Work Out of What’s Creditable
Serving whole grain-rich grains once per day, when grains are served, in ounce equivalents is a requirement in the CACFP. Explore various types of whole grains like amaranth, sorghum, and millet to expand your menu planning options. Learn how to determine ounce equivalency, how to identify whole grains, how to modify meals using these great grains, and how to prepare these for CACFP creditable recipes.
Read MoreBeyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning
Navigating the complexities of developing a CACFP menu can often be overwhelming and confusing. What crucial information should you include on the menu to be in compliance? Do you include ounce equivalency, serving size, or both? Moreover, are there specific documents you should maintain while planning your menu? Learn how to create menus stress-free while meeting CACFP requirements.
Read MoreBeginners’ Guide to Crediting Recipes in the CACFP
Maybe you love to develop delicious recipes, or a parent has shared one of their family favorites, but you are not sure how to make it creditable in the CACFP. Learn key tips and methods on how to evaluate recipes to ensure they are #CACFPCreditable as we guide you through our recipe crediting worksheet.
Read MoreWords Matter: Empower and Motivate Health with Facts
Nutrition is a multi-billion dollar industry with no shortage of information available to the average person. Unfortunately, not all of that information is factual or helpful. Learn ways to effectively provide factual and empowering nutrition messages at your facilities that can make lasting positive change.
Read MoreTurning Yuck to Yum: Making Mealtimes Matter
Introducing children to a variety of foods promotes positive eating habits, and supports growth, development, and positive nutrition. They are more likely to have a diverse, balanced diet later in life when introduced to assorted foods, tastes, and textures in weaning and early childhood. Explore factors affecting children when trying new foods and strategies educators can use to break barriers.
Read MoreThriving Kids: Nurturing Health with Plant-Based Nutrition
Why are more and more countries recommending plant-based nutrition in their national guidelines? Plants provide exceptional nutrition without the added cholesterol, saturated fats, flavors, colors, hormones, or medications that can be found in animal products. Learn to dispel myths surrounding plant-based nutrition to get kids excited about eating meatless meals.
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