It covers topics such as the CACFP infant meal pattern, developmental readiness, hunger and fullness signs, handling and storing breastmilk and infant formula, solid foods, and more.

The CACFP nutrition standards for meals and snacks served in the CACFP are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, science-based recommendations made by the National …

The following resources provide supplemental information for the CACFP Meal Patterns (MP). Materials include tip sheets, USDA training tools, and additional best practice resources for …

Through USDA FNS guidance and collaboration, ICN developed the CACFP Meal Pattern Requirements training materials. This webpage features training materials and additional …

The CACFP meal pattern requirements support the service of a greater variety of vegetables and fruit, whole grains, lean meats/meat alternative, and low-fat and fat-free dairy while minimizing …

CACFP meal patterns ensure participating children and adults have access to healthy, balanced meals, laying the foundation for a healthy eating pattern for children and adults in care. This …

Full-strength juice may only be offered to meet the vegetable or fruit requirement at one meal or snack, per day. A vegetable may be offered to meet the entire fruit requirement.

Meal Patterns Questions about the latest meal patterns? Learn all about how to calculate, measure and credit all five components that you serve in the CACFP.

Serve only unflavored milk. If flavored milk is served limit to ≤ 22 grams of sugar per 8 ounces of flavored milk. Serve a variety of vegetables throughout the week. Meat and meat alternates …

Child Care Centers participating in CACFP must provide meals that meet meal pattern requirements.