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Meal Pattern Minute

Looking for quick tips on some of the CACFP's hottest topics? Our nutrition education specialist, Isabel Ramos-Lebron, MS, RDN, LD, is here to help! Be sure to follow us on Instagram or on Facebook for more tips, recipes and resources!

Meal Pattern Minute: Crediting Beans

Can beans be creditable as a meat/meat alternates AND a vegetable in the same meal?

Meal Pattern Minute: Creating a Breastfeeding-Friendly Environment

Do you know how to make a breastfeeding friendly environment at your center or daycare home? It’s best practice in the CACFP, so let’s dive in!

Meal Pattern Minute: Sour Cream & Cream Cheese

POP QUIZ: are sour cream and cream cheese creditable as meat/meat alternates?

Meal Pattern Minute: Breakfast Components

What do you need on the plate at breakfast? Can you swap meat/meat alternates in for grains?

Meal Pattern Minute: Crediting Leafy Greens

How much leafy greens do you have to serve to meet the minimum meal pattern requirement for a vegetable?

Meal Pattern Minute: Fruit & Milk Smoothies at Breakfast

Can you be reimbursed for a breakfast for serving a smoothie made of milk and fruits or vegetables? Well, yes, but you’re going to need some details.

Meal Pattern Minute: Serving Yogurt with Added Sugar

Can you serve yogurt with added sugars? Watch the video to hear the answer straight from our own nutrition education specialist.

Meal Pattern Minute: Serving a Second Vegetable in Lieu of Fruit for Lunch and/or Supper

Can you be reimbursed for a second vegetable at lunch or supper in lieu of a fruit? Let’s find out!