Posts Tagged ‘meal pattern’
2023 June Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events happening in June at NCA!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Whole Grain-Rich and CN Labels
Identifying whole-grain rich items can be done through looking at the CN Label. Here’s how!
Read MoreNCA Comments – Proposed Rule Revisions to Meal Patterns
In February 2023, USDA released the proposed rule Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. After meeting with NCA members and CACFP stakeholders, NCA provided a comment to USDA stating our position on the proposed changes, and additional comment on cost and administrative burden efforts, and created model comments for our members to personalize.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Method 5
There are six methods to determine if a food product is whole grain-rich. Here is more on the fifth method!
Read MoreMay Snack Attack
Try out these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations when you plan your next grocery trip:
Shredded chicken and tortilla
WGR pasta and vegetables
Red pepper sticks and grapes
Edamame and Melba toast
Mixed greens and grapefruit
Meal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Method 4, Part 2
There are six methods to determine if a food product is whole grain-rich. Here is more on the fourth method!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Method 4, Part 1
There are six methods to determine if a food product is whole grain-rich. Here is the fourth method!
Read More2023 May Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events happening in May at NCA!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Method 2
There are six methods to determine if a food product is whole grain-rich. Here is the second method!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Whole Grain-Rich
Whole Grain-Rich (WGR)! What does it mean?
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