Education Archives

Meal Pattern Minute: Grain-Based Desserts

How do you define a grain-based dessert in the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute: Tofu for Infants

USDA released a revised memo regarding tofu in the CACFP infant meal pattern.

Meal Pattern Minute: Meat Alternates

How can you identify a meat alternate in the CACFP?

Meal Pattern Minute: Soy Yogurt in the Infant Meal Pattern

USDA FNS updated is guidelines on soy yogurt – can it be used in the CACFP infant meal pattern?

Meal Pattern Minute: Tortilla Chips

Are tortilla chips always whole grain-rich?

Meal Pattern Minute: Offering Water

Does water have to be offered to children in the CACFP, or just made available?

Crediting Traditional Indigenous Foods in the CACFP

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has included traditional foods in the FBG. Not only does this list make program participation easier for indigenous groups, but it is also a great resource for any programs that serve indigenous groups.