Sanford Health

Meal Patterns

One goal of the CACFP is to serve attractive, tasty meals that meet a child’s nutritional needs. Using the CACFP meal pattern, you can offer appealing meals that are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Careful planning is necessary to meet these goals.

Crediting foods in the CACFP - CreditingFoods.pdf Crediting Foods in the CACFP
This handbook is a supplementary resource prepared to provide additional information on creditable foods in child and adult care centers, outside school hours care centers, and family day care homes.
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- meal_patterns_in_CACFP.pdf CACFP Meal Patterns
A meal pattern is the set of food components, food items, and minimum quantities required for a breakfast, supplement (snack), or lunch or supper for a specific age group of children.
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Menu Magic for Children - menu_magic_for_children.pdf Menu Magic for Children
By serving nutritious meals and snacks, you help children get the nourishment and energy they need to be healthy, learn to make healthful food choices, and have a positive attitude about food and eating.
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Food Safety
Drown a Germ - drowngerm.pdf Drown a Germ
Drown a germ....wash your hands!
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Fridge Safety - fridge_safety.pdf Fridge Safety
More than 2 is bad for you! Don't be a fool, get it cool! Be cool - chill out!
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Hand Poster - handposter.pdf Hand Poster
Handwashing is the most effective way to stop the spread of illness.
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Germ Buster Poster - germbuster_poster.pdf Germ Buster Poster
Be a germ-buster - wash your hands!
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Keeping Kids Safe - Keeping_Kids_Safe.pdf Keeping Kids Safe
A guide for safe food handling and sanitation.
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