Posts Tagged ‘paid webinar’
Promoting Responsive Feeding Practices in Early Childhood Settings ($)
Responsive feeding is an attentive way of feeding young children that includes watching for their hunger and satiety cues. This session will define the characteristics of responsive feeding as well as the impact and benefits on children’s physical and social emotional well-being. Participants will be provided with strategies and resources to help them engage in responsive feeding with children.
Read MoreCrediting Recipes in the CACFP for Centers ($)
Have you already attended the webinar on How to Credit Recipes in the CACFP? In this session, we’ll go a step further and apply what we know about crediting recipes for centers. Learn how to evaluate and scaleup recipes while ensuring they are CACFP creditable. Become confident in developing your own #CACFPCreditable recipes to make and serve to those in your care.
Read MoreConnecting Nutrition with Food, Fitness & Crafts ($)
Nutrition education goes beyond serving healthy meals and snacks. Incorporating nutrition education in multiple facets through recipes, active games, and fun crafts can help reinforce the importance of keeping our body healthy. Learn how you can tie in the foods we eat with easy, nutrition-related activities throughout the year.
Read More2023 July Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events happening in July at NCA!
Read More2023 Virtual Summit Dates Announced
Looking for food program training? Join us each day for workshops on nutrition, program administration, operations, management, and more.
Read MoreFood Plating with a Purpose ($)
Having challenges with children eating certain foods? The way we present nutritious foods to children is a powerful tool that encourages them to eat healthier meals and snacks. Why not make it a little fun? By introducing fun shapes and designs to a single plate or family style dish, children may be persuaded to try these new or challenging foods. Learn how you can easily construct enticing plates and receive recipe ideas to inspire new creations!
Read MoreJune Snack Attack
Try these #CACFPCreditable snack combinations when you’re planning your next grocery trip! June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, and these snack suggestions are a great way to incorporate fresh produce into your meal plans.
Blueberries and yogurt
Whole wheat biscuit and peaches
Green beans and nuts
Bagel and banana
Lettuce, tomato and turkey wrap
No Kitchen? No Problem! Serving Meals from the Cupboard ($)
Not everyone in CACFP/SFSP has access to a full kitchen. Learn how to plan a menu with shelf-stable and fresh foods that require assembly only. Receive recipe ideas that are not only #CACFPCreditable but also may become favorites at your site!
Read More2023 June Virtual Events
Check out these virtual events happening in June at NCA!
Read MoreUnderstanding Grain-Based Desserts ($)
Wondering why savory biscotti, rice pudding, and scones are creditable in the CACFP, but the same items made with fruits are considered to be sweet and are not allowed for reimbursement under the meal pattern? Grain-based desserts are a category of food items that are considered sweet and high in sugar. By eliminating grain-based desserts in the CACFP, USDA hopes to reduce the amount of added sugars kids eat in child care. While brownies clearly fall in the grain-based desserts category, other food items can be tricky. Learn how to determine what is creditable and what is not based on the USDA guidance.
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