Posts Tagged ‘meal pattern’
January Policy Update
Since our last policy updated, there has been new legislation introduced, waivers approved, guidance released, as well as an Interim Final Rule for SFSP rural, non-congregate feeding. There have also been multiple research papers published regarding the CACFP. Check out the recent policy updates below!
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Substituting Cheese By Volume
If you had a recipe that called for one cup of shredded cheddar cheese, could you replace it with one cup of Parmesan cheese and have the same ounce equivalency?
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Goat’s Milk
Can you serve goat’s milk in the CACFP?
Read MoreIdentifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods
Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, which is why the CACFP meal pattern requires that at least one serving of grains per day be whole grain-rich (WGR). Our partners at ICN have tips to help you use the food package to determine which foods are WGR and how to avoid the pitfalls of confusing terms and phrases.
Read MoreGetting Started with Meatless Monday
Looking to start incorporating Meatless Monday into your menu? Our partners at the Humane Society of the United States have tips and resources to make it easier to prepare more plant-based meals.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Grain-Based Desserts
How do you define a grain-based dessert in the CACFP?
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Tofu for Infants
USDA released a revised memo regarding tofu in the CACFP infant meal pattern.
Read MoreMeal Pattern Minute: Meat Alternates
How can you identify a meat alternate in the CACFP?
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Read MoreCrediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products
USDA released guidance that extends the option of serving commercially prepared tofu and soy yogurt as meat alternates to infants 6-11 months participating in the CACFP. The memo also extends the ability to serve tofu and soy yogurt as meat alternates in SFSP.
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