2017 MEAL PATTERN TRAINING MATERIALS

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INFANTS

Detailed Description of Infant Meal Pattern Updates

USDA One Page Summary of Updated Infant Meal Standards - English

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USDA One Page Summary of Updated Infant Meal Standards - Spanish

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Infant Meal Pattern Chart

CACFP SOFTWARE UPDATES

OVERVIEW: Infant Meal Pattern Updates in CACFP Software (UPDATED)

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OVERVIEW: Children & Adult Meal Pattern Updates in CACFP Software (UPDATED)

CHILDREN & ADULTS

Detailed Description of Child Meal Pattern Updates

Detailed Description of Adult Meal Pattern Updates

USDA One Page Summary of Updated Child & Adult Meal Standards - English

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USDA One Page Summary of Updated Child & Adult Meal Standards - Spanish

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Child & Adult Meal Pattern Chart

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Offer vs Serve for At Risk Afterschool Programs

Updates for Family Style Meal Services

VIDEO:  Infant Meal Pattern Updates in CACFP Software

VIDEO:  Child/Adult Meal Pattern Updates in CACFP Software

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES

Early Implementation for CACFP Meal Pattern Updates

Optional Best Practices

Growing a Healthier Future with the CACFP - English

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USDA - Using the Updated Meal Patterns to Lower Costs 

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Miscellaneous CACFP Meal Pattern Training Tools

YOGURT

How to Determine Sugar Content for Yogurt

CEREAL/GRAINS

How to Identify Whole Grain-Rich Items

Cereals that Meet CACFP Requirements

How to Determine Sugar Content for Cereal

CACFP Sugar Limit Calculator

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USDA Cereal Flyer

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TDA Memo with Exceptions to Grain-Based Desserts

MILK

Serving Milk in the CACFP

CACFP Sugar Limit Calculator

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USDA Yogurt Flyer