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Nutrition and Menu Planningfor Children
in the Child Care Food Program
October 2005
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Welcome
As a child care provider, you play a key role in children’s lives. By working withchildren each day, you help them learn and grow. By serving them nutritious meals
and snacks, you help children get the nourishment and energy they need to learn andgrow. That makes your job very important.
This workshop will provide you an opportunity to enhance your understanding of thenutritional needs of young children and to sharpen your menu planning and foodpurchasing skills. It will also provide a review of policies and guidelines.
Nutrition and Menu Planning in the CCFP
Agenda
Introductions
CCFP Food Service Policy for Children
Nutrition and Child Development
Menu Planning for Children
Purchasing Food in the CCFP
Evaluation
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Acknowledgements
The ADA’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide , Roberta Lawson Duff, ChronimedPublishing, MN. 1998.
Building Blocks for Fun and Healthy Meals , A Menu Planner for the Child and Adult Care Food Program , United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.Spring 2000.
CACFP Training Workbook for Child Care Centers, State of Alabama, Department of Health. April 2000.
CARE Connection Training Program, National Food Service Management Institute,University of Mississippi. 1997.
Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense , Ellyn Satter, Bull PublishingCompany, CA. 1991.
Cooking for Kids, State of Florida, Department of Education. September 1993.
Florida Nutrition Training Guide, Basic Nutrition Module , Florida Department of Health, Bureau of WIC and Nutrition Services. Revised November 2001.
Florida Nutrition Training Guide, Preschool Child Nutrition Module , FloridaDepartment of Health, Bureau of WIC and Nutrition Services. Revised November 1998.
Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs, United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. Revised November 2001.
Food for Your Preschool Child , Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. Revised April 2001.
Procedure Manual for Sponsoring Organizations of Child Care Centers , FloridaDepartment of Health, Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs. January 2002.
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Nutrition and Menu Planning in the CCFP
Table of Contents
PagesCCFP Food Service Policy for Children…………………………. 6
Food Service Policy 7 Additional Food Component Requirements 9
CCFP Policy for Special Needs Meals 10Meal Pattern and Policy Challenge 11
Nutrition and Child Development……………………………….. 12
Eating and Food Behaviors of Young Children 13Nutritional Needs of Children 14Things to Consider When Feeding Children in Child Care 16Food Precautions 18Case Study 19
Menu Planning for Children………………………………………. 20
Importance of Menu Planning 21Creditable Foods and Standardized Recipes 22CN Labeling 23Creditable or Not? 24
Things to Consider When Planning Menus for Children 25Menu Planning Activity 29
Purchasing Food in the CCFP…………………………………….. 30
Purchasing Food 31 Additional Considerations 32Determining How Much Food to Purchase 33How to Use the Food Buying Guide (FBG) 34
Calculation Chart Samples 38Quick Reference Guide to Food Buying 42Using the Quick Reference Guide 49
Frequently Asked Questions……………………………………… 50
Appendix………………………………………………………………. 52
Medical Statement 53 Vegetable and Fruit Sources of Vitamins A and C 54
Serving Amounts for Common Fresh Vegetables and Fruits 56 Vegetable and Fruit Ideas 57
Sweet vs. Non-Sweet Creditable Grain/Bread Foods 59Grains/Breads Requirement for Child Care Food Program 60Serving Amounts for Common Grains/Breads 63Menu Planning Worksheet for Children 65Menu Planning Checklist 66CCFP Monthly Meal Count Record 67Calculation Charts 69
County Environmental Health Office Phone Numbers 72
WIC Local Agency Phone Numbers 73
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CCFP Food Service Policyfor
Children
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Food Service Policy
A significant goal of the Child Care Food Program is to safely serve nutritious meals andsnacks that meet program meal pattern requirements and are appetizing to children. The ChildCare Food Program Meal Pattern for Children assures well-balanced meals that supply the kindsand amounts of foods that children require to help meet their daily nutrient and energy needs.
POLICY I
Child care providers must ensure that each meal served to children contains, at aminimum, each of the food components in the amounts indicated for the appropriateage group as stated in the CCFP Meal Pattern for Children.
To comply with Policy I, child care providers must adhere to the CCFP Meal Pattern for Children.
Age Group and Serving Size:Child Meal PatternFood Components: 1 and 2
year olds:3 – 5
year olds:6 – 121
year olds:
Milk 11
Fluid milk 1/2 cup 3/4 cup 1 cup
Vegetables and Fruits10
Vegetable(s) and/or fruit(s) or
Full-strength vegetable or fruit juice2 1/4 cup1/4 cup
1/2 cup1/2 cup
1/2 cup1/2 cup
B r e a k f a s t
( 3 c o m p o n e n t s )
Grains/Breads3, 10
Bread orCornbread, biscuits, rolls, muffins, etc. orCold dry cereal4 or
Cooked cereal grains orCooked pasta or noodle products
1/2 slice1/2 serving
1/4 cup or 1/3 oz.1/4 cup1/4 cup
1/2 slice1/2 serving
1/3 cup or 1/2 oz.1/4 cup1/4 cup
1 slice1 serving
3/4 cup or 1 oz.1/2 cup1/2 cup
Milk 11
Fluid milk 1/2 cup 3/4 cup 1 cup
Vegetables and Fruits8, 10
Vegetable(s) and/or fruit(s), 2 or more 1/4 cup total 1/2 cup total 3/4 cup total
Grains/Breads3, 10
Bread or
Cornbread, biscuits, rolls, muffins, etc. orCooked pasta or noodle products orCooked cereal grains
1/2 slice1/2 serving
1/4 cup1/4 cup
1/2 slice1/2 serving
1/4 cup1/4 cup
1 slice1 serving1/2 cup1/2 cup
L u n c h / S u p p e r
( 4 c o m p o n e n t s – 5 i t e m s )
Meat and Meat Alternates10
Lean meat or poultry or fish5 or Alternate protein products6 or
cheese orEgg (large) orCooked dry beans or peas orPeanut butter or soynut butter or othernut/seed butters orPeanuts or soynuts or tree nuts or seeds9 or Yogurt, plain or flavored, unsweetened orsweetened
1 oz.1 oz.1 oz.
1/2 egg1/4 cup
2 Tbsp.1/2 oz. = 50%
4 oz. or 1/2 cup
1 1/2 oz.1 1/2 oz.1 1/2 oz.3/4 egg3/8 cup
3 Tbsp.3/4 oz. = 50%
6 oz. or 3/4 cup
2 oz.2 oz.2 oz.1 egg
1/2 cup
4 Tbsp.1 oz. = 50%
8 oz. or 1 cup
Note: Milk must be served with each breakfast, lunch and supper meal. Between a child’s first and secondbirthday, whole milk must be served. After the child’s second birthday, it is recommended that lowfat milk be
served. To encourage adequate calcium intake, lowfat flavored milk can be served.
Conversions: ½ cup = 4 fl. oz. 1 pint = 2 cups
¾ cup = 6 fl. oz. 1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups1 cup = 8 fl. oz. 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 16 cups
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CCFP Meal Pattern for Children (continued)
Age Group and Serving Size:Child Meal PatternFood Components: 1 and 2
year olds:3 – 5
year olds:6 – 121
year olds:
Milk 11
Fluid milk 1/2 cup 1/2 cup 1 cup
Vegetables and Fruits10
Vegetable(s) and/or fruit(s) orFull-strength vegetable or fruit juice2
1/2 cup1/2 cup
1/2 cup1/2 cup
3/4 cup3/4 cup
Grains/Breads3, 10
Bread orCornbread, biscuits, rolls, muffins, etc. orCold dry cereal4 orCooked cereal grains orCooked pasta or noodle products
1/2 slice1/2 serving
1/4 cup or 1/3 oz.1/4 cup1/4 cup
1/2 slice1/2 serving
1/3 cup or 1/2 oz.1/4 cup1/4 cup
1 slice1 serving
3/4 cup or 1 oz1/2 cup1/2 cup
S n a c k 7
( S e l e
c t 2 d i f f e r e n t c o m p o n e n t s )
Meat and Meat Alternates10
Lean meat or poultry or fish5 or Alternate protein products6 orcheese orEgg (large) orCooked dry beans or peas orPeanut butter or soynut butter or other nut orseed butters orPeanuts or soynuts or tree nuts or seeds or Yogurt, plain or flavored, unsweetened orsweetened
1/2 oz.1/2 oz.1/2 oz.
1/2 egg1/8 cup
1 Tbsp.1/2 oz.
2 oz. or 1/4 cup
1/2 oz.1/2 oz.1/2 oz.
1/2 egg1/8 cup
1 Tbsp.1/2 oz.
2 oz. or 1/4 cup
1 oz.1 oz.1 oz.
1/2 egg1/4 cup
2 Tbsp.1 oz.
4 oz. or 1/2 cup
1. Children age 12 and up may be served larger portion sizes based on the greater food needs of olderboys and girls, but must be served the minimum quantities specified for children ages 6-12.
2. Vegetable or fruit juice must be full-strength, pasteurized and 100% juice. Unless orange or grapefruit juice, it must also be fortified with 100% or more of Vitamin C.
3. Bread, pasta or noodle products, and cereal grains, must be whole grain or enriched; cornbread,biscuits, rolls, muffins, etc., must be made with whole grain or enriched meal or flour, cereal must bewhole grain or enriched or fortified. Prepackaged grain/bread products must have enriched flour ormeal or whole grain as the first ingredient.
4. Cold dry cereal can be measured by volume (cup) or weight (ounces) whichever is less.
5. Edible portion as served.
6. Must be equal to at least 80% of the protein quality of milk (casein) determined by the ProteinDigestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) and must contain at least 18% protein by weightwhen fully hydrated or formulated.
7. At snack, select at least two different food components. Juice must not be served when milk is servedas the only other component.
8. At lunch and supper, serve two or more kinds of vegetables(s) and/or fruit(s) or a combination of both.Full-strength vegetable or fruit juice must not be counted to meet more than one-half of thisrequirement.
9. At lunch and supper, no more than 50% of the meat/meat alternate requirement can be met with nutsor seeds. Nuts or seeds must be combined with another meat/meat alternate to fulfill the requirement.For purpose of determining combinations, 1 ounce of nuts or seeds is equal to 1 ounce of cooked leanmeat, poultry, or fish.
10. Can be an equal amount of any combination of this component. Note: Less than 1/8 cup of fruit orvegetables is not creditable.
11. After the child’s first birthday and prior to the second birthday, whole milk must be served. After thechild’s second birthday, it is strongly encouraged that lowfat or fat free milk be served.
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Additional Food Component Requirements
Child care providers must ensure quality meals are served to children and that nutrition educationis encouraged. When planning menus the following requirements must be met:
Vegetable or fruit or juice:
• Vegetable or fruit juice must be full-strength, pasteurized and 100% juice. Unless orange orgrapefruit juice, it must also be fortified with 100% or more of vitamin C.
• Fruit juice must not be served more than once a day.
• Fresh, frozen or canned vegetables and/or fruits (whole) must be served at least twice a week on the breakfast menu and twice a week on the snack menu.
• Good vitamin A sources must be served a minimum of twice a week and must come fromvegetables and fruits.
• Good vitamin C sources must be served daily and must come from vegetables and fruits or fruit juice.
• Less than 1/8 cup of vegetables and fruits may not be counted to meet the vegetable/fruitcomponent.
Grains/breads:
• Sweet grain/bread foods must be whole grain or made with enriched flour or meal and may becredited as a bread serving at breakfast and snack only. Prepackaged grain/bread productsmust have enriched flour or meal or whole grains as the first ingredient listed on the package.
• No more than two sweet grain/bread breakfast items and no more than two sweetgrain/bread snack items may be served per week (not to exceed four sweet items per week).
• Only ready-to-eat breakfast cereals containing 10 grams of sugar or less per serving as statedon the Nutrition Facts label are allowed.
Meat or meat alternate:
Commercially processed combination foods (convenience entrees – frozen or canned) must have aCN label or manufacturer’s analysis sheet stating the food component contribution to the mealpattern.
**Please note that donated foods cannot be used to contribute to the meal patternrequirements**
POLICY II
Child care providers must have adequate documentation for each meal type served andclaimed for CCFP reimbursement.
To comply with Policy II, child care providers must maintain on file the following items:
• Menu Planning WorksheetsMenus must include the name of the facility, dates, menu type (breakfast, lunch, snack,supper), and menu items. Menus must be changed to reflect any meal componentsubstitutions that are made.
• Meal Count RecordsMeal counts must be taken at the point of service (i.e., as the child is eating) and must berecorded on the Meal Count Record within one hour of the end of the meal service.
Note: Day care home providers must record meal counts by the end of the day.
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CCFP Policy for Special Needs Meals
CCFP regulations require that allowances be made for children and infants with disabilities and specialdietary conditions.
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Child care providers are required to provide special meals to children with disabilities when requested bya physician.
A medical statement by a licensed physician must include the following:• The child’s disability and an explanation of why the disability restricts the child’s diet.
• The major life activity affected by the disability.
• The food or foods to be omitted from the child’s diet and the food or choice of foods that must besubstituted.
• A description of any required textural modification(s).
The medical statement must be kept on file at the child care facility where the disabled child is served.(See Appendix for “Medical Statement for Children with Disabilities and Special Dietary Conditions”)
Note: A disability means a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more majorlife activities. This may include: metabolic diseases, such as diabetes or phenylketonuria (PKU);
cerebral palsy; food anaphylaxis (severe food allergy); epilepsy; orthopedic, visual, speech, andhearing impairments; cancer; and HIV disease.
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL DIETARY CONDITIONS
Child care providers are encouraged but not required to provide special meals for children withconditions that do not meet the definition of disability. Special dietary conditions may include foodallergies and food intolerances.
A medical statement must be completed by a recognized medical authority such as:
• Physician
• Physician’s assistant
• Nurse practitioner (ARNP)
• Registered dietitian
And must include the following:
• Identification of the medical or other special dietary need that restricts the child’s diet.
• The food(s) to be omitted from the child’s diet and the food or choice of foods that may besubstituted.
The medical statement must be kept on file at the child care facility where the child is served.
Note: A special dietary condition means having a medically certified special medical or dietary need.This may include food intolerances or allergies that do not have life-threatening (anaphylactic)reactions.
RELIGIOUS FOOD PREFERENCESReligious food preferences can be accommodated in the CCFP with prior written approval from DOH(Department of Health). Variations can be made in the meal where there is evidence that such variationsare nutritionally sound and are necessary to meet religious needs.
VEGETARIAN MEALS
Vegetarian meals and snacks can be planned to meet the CCFP meal pattern and do not require a medicalstatement.
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Nutrition and Child Development
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Eating and Food Behaviors of Young Children
Children learn food habits and behaviors at an early age. From birth until about age five orsix, children are laying down the nutrition foundation that will be with them for the rest of theirlives. Role modeling healthy eating habits to the children in your care is just as important asproviding nutritious meals and snacks to them. What you say and do can have a lifelong effecton their health. It’s important to let the children see you eat (and enjoy!) what you are servingthem. Below are some eating and food behaviors of young children to keep in mind when
planning and serving meals and snacks at your child care facility.
Toddlers (1 – 2 year olds):
• Physical growth begins to slow down a bit, and appetite may begin to decrease.
• Eating patterns are not consistent; what they like today, they may not like tomorrow.It is important to provide three meals a day with planned snacks in between.
• Although interested in food, they may not eat some of every thing at a meal like anadult. They may only eat one or two foods.
• Feeding skills with hands, chewing, and cup-drinking improve. It is important to providechild-sized seating, plates, cups, bowls and utensils.
• Capable of eating until they are full and stopping when they are full, unless we teachthem differently.
• Becoming independent and opinionated. They know what they want to do and whatthey don’t want to do.
• Afraid of anything new. It may take over 20 times of introducing a new food beforefeeling comfortable enough to actually swallow it.
• Learning to communicate verbally.
Preschoolers (3-5 year olds):
• Language skills improve.
• Feeding skills continue to improve.
• Full of energy, they like starting things; however, attention span and the need to finishare limited.
• Full of fun, playing is their job.
• Eager to please, they want to learn and get better at doing things including table
manners and learning about food.
• They copy adults. Your praise, criticism, support, and discipline become moreimportant.
• More independent. Instead of learning by trial and error, preschoolers think ahead, talk about something, and study it. Although not as skeptical of new foods, it will still take alot of tastes.
**IMPORTANT**Understand, observe and maintain Ellyn Satter’s “division of responsibility.” Childcare providers and “parents are responsible for the what , when , and where of feeding. Children are responsible for the how much and whether of eating.”
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Nutritional Needs of Children
Nutrition is the process by which our bodies take in and use food. It means having thecalories we need for energy along with adequate protein, vitamins, and minerals to keep ourbodies healthy. Children need a wide variety of foods from each of the food components for
normal growth and development and to fuel their active play. Child care providers should selectwhat foods to purchase and serve to the children based on the following nutritional needs:
Milk:
• Excellent source of calcium, vitamin D and protein.
• Builds strong bones and teeth.
Nutrition Tips:
3 Reduced fat (2%) milk is NOT lowfat, it contains twice as much saturated fatas lowfat milk.
3 Mooove to Lowfat or Fat Free Milk materials are available to teachchildren in your care that lowfat and fat free milk have the same greatnutrition as whole and reduced fat milk – just less fat! Visit these websitesfor downloadable documents:
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/family/mooove/milk.html
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/CCFP/info/nutritioncampaign.htm
Vegetables and Fruits:
• Loaded with essential vitamins (A, C and B), minerals (potassium, magnesium), fiber,and disease-fighting phytochemicals.
• Eating plenty of vegetables and fruits everyday can help reduce the risk of heartdisease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
Nutrition Tips:
3 For fiber, keep the edible peels on vegetables such as potatoes, cucumbersand summer squash.
3 Add fruit in all kinds of dishes including salads, side dishes and cereals.
3 5 A Day the Florida Way! and Snack Smart, Move More materials areavailable to assist you in promoting to children and parents the importance of eating five or more servings of vegetables and fruits every day. Visit these
websites for downloadable documents:
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/family/5aday/index.html
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/ccfp/info/nutritionres.htm
http://www.fldoe.org/nutrition/teachers/SnackSmart
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Grains/Breads:
• Good sources of fiber, iron and B vitamins.
• Supply energy to the body in the form of glucose, which is the only energy source forred blood cells and the preferred energy source for the brain and central nervoussystem.
• Whole grains (cracked, crushed, or flaked), including foods made from them, contain theentire grain seed or kernel – the bran, the germ, and the endosperm. The words “whole” or “whole grain” will be on the label or package.
• Refined grains have most of the bran and some of the germ removed and by law mustbe enriched and fortified with folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and iron. Wheatflour, enriched flour and degerminated cornmeal are not whole grains.
Nutrition Tips:
3 For fiber, choose foods that are made with whole grains and bran like wholewheat bread, whole grain cereals and brown rice.
3 Serve breadsticks, whole-wheat crackers, toasted pita points or a bagel half
as snack alternatives.
3 Opt for breads made with less fat and sugars. Instead of croissants,doughnuts and sweet rolls, cinnamon toast and peanut butter toast are great
substitutes!
3 When making cakes, brownies and muffins, substitute an equal amount of applesauce or other fruit puree for at least half the fat.
Meat/Meat Alternates:
• Excellent sources of protein, B vitamins, and minerals like iron and zinc.
• Protein provides amino acids (known as the building blocks) needed to repair, build, andmaintain body cells and tissue. Animal food sources contain 9 essential amino acids andplant food sources are lacking in one or more of the essential amino acids.
• Iron’s main job is to carry oxygen in the bloodstream to produce energy.
• Iron is found in animal food sources (heme) and is easily absorbed; it is also found inplant sources (non-heme). Vitamin C helps our bodies absorb this type of iron.
Nutrition Tips:
3 Choose lean meat. Loin and round cuts have less fat than other cuts of meat. Trim visible fat from meat before cooking and drain excess fat off
after cooking.3 Choose skinless poultry or remove the skin before cooking to cut the fat
content in half.
3 Make beans the “main event” at meals occasionally. They are lower in fatand higher in fiber. Try bean soup, vegetarian chili or bean and cheeseburritos.
3 Choose processed meats lower in fat and sodium.
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Things to Consider When Feeding Children in Child Care
Child care providers are responsible for not only providing healthy foods to the childrenthey care for, but also teaching healthy food habits to children. Both child and adult shouldenjoy meals. Mealtime should be a pleasant experience and provide an opportunity to learn
more about food. Consider selecting foods that you enjoy eating. Also, consider asking parentswhat type of foods they and their children like to eat at home.
What Children Like:
Children as well as adults usually like foods that look and taste good. Keep in mind thefollowing when preparing meals and snacks. Children typically like:
• Bright colors: Try orange carrots, green peas, and red watermelon. Fruits andvegetables offer eye and taste appeal.
• Mild flavors: Baby carrots, new potatoes, bananas and applesauce appeal to a youngchild. If you cook cauliflower, cabbage or broccoli, cook it for a very short time to
prevent strong flavors.• Different textures: Crisp raw fruits and vegetables, smooth foods such as soups, mashed
potatoes and yogurt, and soft, moist, cooked meats and eggs are well-received at mealsand snacks.
• Finger foods: Fresh fruit plate or cheese sandwiches cut in quarters are good examples.
• Moderate temperatures: Children like “hot foods” a little cooler than adults, but warmenough to still be appetizing.
• Variety: Children get bored eating the same foods. Offering a variety of foods is notonly important nutritionally but it helps to keep children interested.
• Starchy foods: Rice, pasta, bread, and potatoes (remember potatoes are counted as avegetable in the CCFP) are generally well received especially when other foods seem tobe more of a challenge.
Introducing “New” Foods:
Typically, young children are more sensitive to tastes and textures than adults so theywill be more cautious when trying foods that are new to them. At this point, it is very importantto remember the division of responsibility: adults provide healthy food, children choose to eat it.Present food in a relaxed and positive manner and respect the child’s opinion about food.Consider the following when introducing new food:
3 Introduce only one new food at a time. Offer a small amount of the new food with
foods that are familiar.
3 Offer a “sample” of a new food prior to the beginning of a meal when children arehungry. Talk about the new food with the children – what it is, where it comesfrom, and how it was prepared.
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3 Meats and vegetables can be more of a challenge for children to learn to like. Meatcan be hard to chew and dry compared to other foods. Cook meats so they aremoist and tender, and cut thin so it is easier to chew. Try casseroles or soups.Dress-up vegetables with a sauce or include them in a casserole or soup. Don’tforget that breakfast and snack are opportunities to include vegetables.
3 Role model a positive attitude toward the new food; expect that it will be liked.Refrain from coaxing, praising, bribing or forcing a child to try a new food.
3 Enlist the help of an eager child to try the new food first.
3 If a food is not accepted after several tries, change the way it is prepared and/orserved.
3 Continue to incorporate the “new” food in menus so that it becomes familiar.Remember, it may take up to 20 times before a child decides that he or she likes it.When children accept a new food, serve it again soon so the food becomes familiar.
Family Style Meal Service:
Family style is a type of meal service which allows children to serve themselves fromcommon platters and bowls of food with assistance from supervising adults setting the example.This style of meal service encourages children to try new foods, develop good eating habits andtable manners, and provides an opportunity for nutrition education. Below are guidelines forserving family style meals in the CCFP:
• Family style meal service means serving foods in bowls, dishes, and pitchers on thetable and children serving themselves with adult supervision.
• The minimum required amounts of each food component must be present at each tablefor the number of children being served. This means when food dishes are passedaround the table, each child has access to the minimum required amount of each mealcomponent. Enough food must also be available to accommodate any adults who willbe eating with the children.
• Preferably, the supervising adults should act as a good role model by sitting with thechildren and eating the same food as they do. Child care staff can suggest that eachchild take a single serving as the food is passed around.
• In family style meal service, children are responsible for determining the amount (if any)of a food item that they will serve themselves.
• The supervising adults are responsible for assuring food is handled in a safe andsanitary manner. Food from bowls, dishes and pitchers which are placed on the tablesmay not be reused or served as a leftover at a later date or time.
Advantages for children:
3 Feel more in control to judge their hunger and fullness throughout the meal.
3 More willing to try a small serving when they see other children trying new foods.
3 Social skills and serving skills are reinforced.
Advantages for child care providers:
3 Sitting with the children throughout the meal.
3 Role modeling and maintaining a pleasant mealtime atmosphere.
3 Enjoying conversation and a relaxed family-like atmosphere at mealtime.
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Food Precautions
Serving safe food to children participating in the Child Care Food Program is as important asserving well-balanced and appetizing meals. Food Safety in the Child Care Food Program – Guidance for Child Care Providers is a workbook that provides basic food safety information and resources toassist the child care provider in preventing foodborne illness at the child care site. Food safety alsoincludes prevention of choking and being aware of food allergies when planning and serving meals toyoung children.
Choking:
The majority of childhood choking injuries are associated with food items. Children are at risk from choking on small, round foods such as hot dogs, candies, nuts, grapes, carrots and popcorn.Children ages 4 and under are at greatest risk of choking. Avoid giving the following foods to this highrisk group (unless you plan to modify them):
Avoid: Unless:
• Hot dogs • Sliced in quarters lengthwise
• Grapes • Sliced in half lengthwise
• Raisins • Used in baking or salads• Pretzels • Soft, small pieces
• Large chunks of meat • Chopped or shredded finely
• Nuts • Chopped very fine
• Hard pieces of fruits or vegetables • Shredded
• Peanut butter • Spread thinly – never serve off aspoon
• Fish with bones • Bones removed
• Hard candies, popcorn,marshmallows, chips
• Avoid
For more information on child safety, visit the National SAFE KIDS website at www.safekids.org.
Severe Food Allergies:
It is estimated that one in every 20 children under the age of 3 has food allergies. No oneknows exactly why, but it appears that more children are becoming severely allergic to certain foods.The following eight foods account for the majority of allergic reactions: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts(walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans, etc.), wheat, soy; fish, and shellfish.
A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) is sudden and potentially fatal. It affects the wholebody and can include vomiting, swelling of the face and lips, difficulty breathing, coughing, sneezing
and watery eyes, and skin that’s bumpy, red and itchy. Symptoms can occur within minutes to twohours after contact with the allergy-causing food. Here are some ways to prevent allergic reactionsfrom occurring at your child care site:
3 Have parents document any known food allergies and keep on file.
3 Inform all child care staff of any food allergies.
3 Read ingredient labels to avoid serving the allergy-causing food.
3 Avoid cross contact between allergy-containing foods and allergy-free foods.
3 Visit the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network at www.FoodAllergy.org to learn more aboutfood allergies.
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Case Study
“Its lunch time children!” said Mrs. Tonya enthusiastically. As Mrs. Tonya’s class of three year olds sat down at the table to have their meal, she informed them, “Today you are
going to try new foods!” The cook, Ms. Sara, set a plate in front of each child. Each platecontained boned fish, boiled brussel sprouts, rice pilaf, and a slice of banana bread. A cup of whole milk was also served. The children had never been served any of these foods at the daycare before.
Mrs. Tonya could see that some of the children were reluctant to try the new foods. Topersuade them, she said, “You all must taste a bite of everything and eat ALL of yourvegetables!”
A few minutes later, Mrs. Tonya went to the refrigerator and got out food that was leftover from a restaurant the night before. After heating the food in a microwave, she sat downat the table with the children and ate her meal. She remembered reading that you should eat
at the table with children. As she popped a French fry in her mouth, she muttered, “I knowthose brussel sprouts don’t taste very good, but you have to eat them. They’re good for you!”
Identify things that should have been done differently regarding the following:
1. Nutritional Needs of Children:__________________________________________________
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2. CCFP Policy:________________________________________________________________
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3. Introducing New Foods:______________________________________________________
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4. Role Modeling:______________________________________________________________
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5. Food Precautions:___________________________________________________________
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Importance of Menu Planning
Achieving the goal of serving meals that have nutritional value, meet program mealpattern requirements, and taste good to children requires careful menu planning. Menuplanning, which includes an understanding of how to plan menus, the use of creditable foodsand standardized recipes, and an understanding of CN Labeling, is one of the most importantparts of the Child Care Food Program.
How to Plan Menus:
In addition to meeting the nutritional needs of children, planning menus ahead can savetime and money. The basic menu planning tips that follow will help you be successful.
• Set aside a time and place to plan menus before the food is purchased:
3 Collect a variety of resources – meal pattern, menu planning worksheets,recipes, a calendar of holidays or special events, past menus and comments,USDA publications and websites.
3 Plan well in advance (at least a month) before menus will be served.
3 Involve children and parents.
3 Decide on a time period. Consider cycle menus (at least 4 weeks repeated on aregular basis).
3 Think about changes you want to make – nutritional as well as culinary.
• Consider available staff, equipment, time, cost and storage:
3 Incorporate quick and easy meals for more hectic days.
3 Balance higher cost meals with lower cost ones.
3 Consider meals that can be safely prepared ahead.
3 Plan for emergencies.
• Figure out your menu planning style:
3 Easier to plan all the main dishes first, and then select other food components.Keep in mind that the main dish meat/meat alternate may also contain a breadand/or vegetable.
3 Plan snacks last to fill in possible nutritional gaps left by breakfast and lunch.
• Plan healthy menus that meet meal pattern requirements:
3 Provide variety and balance.
3 Think about color, contrast and whether or not it looks good.
3 Take into account seasonal foods.
3 Consider regional and cultural preferences.
3 Incorporate nutrition education – try new foods.
• Evaluate your menus:
3 Do they meet CCFP meal pattern requirements?
3 Are they nutritionally balanced?
3 Can you visualize the children wanting to eat the planned meals?
3 Is cost and preparation time factored in?
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Creditable Foods:
Creditable foods are those foods that may be counted toward meeting the meal patternrequirements for a reimbursable meal. Non-creditable foods are those foods that do not meetthe requirements for any component in the meal pattern. However, they can be used tosupplement the required meal components, improve acceptability, and satisfy appetites. Foodsare determined to be creditable based upon the following factors:
• Nutrient content
• Customary function in a meal
• Compliance with CCFP policy
• Compliance with the Food and Drug Administration’s Standards of Identify
• Compliance with USDA’s standards for meat and meat products
For more information, refer to A Guide to Crediting Foods, June 2003 . This publication isavailable on the CCFP website at www.doh.state.fl.us/ccfp. Log into MIPS and click on NutritionDocuments.
Standardized Recipes:Understanding and using standardized recipes is also cost effective and assures children
will receive correct amounts of food. Building Blocks for Fun and Healthy Meals defines astandardized recipe as one that “has been tried, adapted, and retried several times – and hasbeen found to produce the same good results and yield every time as long as:
3 the exact procedures are followed
3 the same type of equipment is used
3 the ingredients are the same quality and in the same quantities.”
A standardized recipe should include:
3 Yield – the number of servings and serving size3 Ingredients – all the foods necessary to prepare the recipe
3 Correct measures, weights, and/or pack size
3 Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare
The benefits of using standardized recipes include consistent food quality, predictable yield,consistent nutrient content, efficient food purchasing, food cost control, and confidence in foodpreparation.
For more information on standardized recipes, refer to the following resources:
• Child Care Recipes – Food for Health and Fun, USDA, Food and Nutrition Service. March
1999. Also available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/childcare_recipes.html.
• Building Blocks for Fun and Healthy Meals, USDA, Food and Nutrition Service. Spring2000. Also available at http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/buildingblocks.html.
• Measuring Success with Standardized Recipes, USDA, Food and Nutrition Service. 2002. Also available at http://www.nfsmi.org/Information/measuring-success.html.
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Child Nutrition (CN) Labeling/Manufacturer’s Analysis Sheets:
Main dish combination products that are commercially processed such as ravioli, beef stew, spaghetti with meat sauce, egg rolls, pizza, chicken nuggets, fish sticks, etc. must not becounted towards a reimbursable meal unless you have either a CN Label or Manufacturer’s Analysis Sheet to show that the product contains sufficient quantities of meat/meat alternate,grains/breads, and vegetables/fruit to meet the meal pattern.
CN Labeling:
• Is a voluntary federal labeling program for Child Nutrition Programs.
• Is operated by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
• Is for main dish products which contribute to the meat/meat alternate component of themeal pattern requirements for children.
• Has a distinct border with the CN logo and includes a six digit number.
• Provides protection against audit claims and meal disallowances.
Example of a CN Label:
For a detailed explanation of CN Labeling visit the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)website at www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/CNlabeling.
Manufacturer’s Analysis Sheet (or Product Analysis Sheet):
• Will differ from food manufacturer to food manufacturer.
• Must contain a statement about the amount of meat/meat alternate, grain/bread, and/orvegetable or fruit component per serving.
• Must be signed by an official of the manufacturer, not a salesperson.
• Can be obtained by calling the 1-800 number on the packaging of the food item.
• Can usually be faxed or mailed from them to you.
If a CN Label or Manufacturer’s Analysis Sheet Cannot Be Obtained:
A processed combination food may be used if another creditable ingredient is added insufficient quantity to meet the meal pattern.
The added ingredient must:• Be sufficient on its own to meet the meal pattern requirement, and
• Be one of the ingredients already in the processed combination food or is typicallyassociated with the food being served (for example, beef chunks could be added tocanned stew, ground beef could be added to spaghetti sauce, or shredded cheese couldbe added to pizza).
*For your use in determining serving sizes, a CN Label and Manufacturer AnalysisCalculator is available on our website (www.doh.state.fl.us/ccfp) under “ProgramGuidance.”
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Creditable or Not?
Determine if the food item is creditable based on the designated meal component.
Food Item Meal ComponentCreditable?
Yes/No Additional Comments
1. Milkshake Milk
2. Tomato Soup(canned, condensed,reconstituted)
Vegetable/Fruit
3. Jell-o Vegetable/Fruit
4. Cranberry Juice Vegetable/Fruit
5. Apple Cider Vegetable/Fruit
6. Spaghetti Sauce Vegetable/Fruit
7. Potatoes Grain/Bread
8. Cream Cheese Meat/Meat Alternate
9. Bacon Meat/Meat Alternate
10. Tofu Meat/Meat Alternate
11. Cheese Product(like Velveeta brand)
Meat/Meat Alternate
12. Frozen Yogurt Meat/Meat Alternate
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Things to Consider When Planning Menus for Children
The demand for child care continues to grow as the number of women of childbearing ageincreases in the work force. As this occurs, the number of children under the age of 5 alsoincreases. This means more children are in day care where they will consume most of their meals.It is important for child care providers to be knowledgeable about nutrition and menu planning foryoung children. The following resources can assist you in planning healthy menus and teachingthe children in your care to make healthful food choices.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005:
The dietary guidelines are developed jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and theU.S. Department of Health and Human Services every 5 years. The guidelines are intended forhealthy Americans 2 years of age and older. The latest guidelines were released in January 2005which encourages most Americans to eat fewer calories, be more active, and make wiser foodchoices. Below is a summary of the key recommendations and specific needs of children:
• Adequate Nutrients within Calorie Needs
3 Eat a variety of nutrient-dense foods while limiting saturated and trans fats,cholesterol, added sugars, salt, and alcohol.
3 Follow a balanced eating plan.
• Weight Management
3 Eat the right foods that give your body the nutrients you need to be healthy andmaintain a healthy weight range.
3 Balance the food you eat with physical activity. To reach or maintain a healthyweight range, make small decreases in the amounts of food you eat and increaseactivity.
3 A healthcare provider must be consulted before placing an overweight child on aweight-reduction diet. The rate of weight gain should be reduced while allowing for
growth and development.
• Physical Activity
3 Be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week.
3 Increasing the intensity or the amount of time that you are physically active canhave even greater health benefits and may be needed to control body weight. About 60 minutes a day may be needed to prevent weight gain.
3 Children and teenagers should be physically active for 60 minutes every day, ormost every day.
• Food Groups to Encourage
3 Focus on fruits and vegetables. Based on a 2,000 calorie diet we need to eat 2cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of vegetables each day. Young children needapproximately 1 ½ cups of fruits and 1 ½ cups of vegetables each day.
3 Eat more dark green veggies like broccoli, spinach and other dark leafy greens;orange veggies like carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and winter squash; and beansand peas such as pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, splitpeas, and lentils.
3 Get your calcium-rich foods – 3 cups of low-fat or fat-free milk each day, or anequivalent amount of low-fat yogurt and /or low-fat cheese (1 ½ ounces of cheese
equals 1 cup of milk). Children age 2 to 8 need 2 cups a day.
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3 Make half of your grains whole grains. Eat at least 3 ounces of whole-graincereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta every day. One ounce is about 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of breakfast cereal, or ½ cup of cooked rice or pasta. Look to seethat grains such as wheat, rice, oats, or corn are referred to as “whole” in the listof ingredients. Children need approximately 2 ½ ounces of whole-grains alongwith 2 ½ ounces of other grains.
• Fats
3 Choose lean meats and poultry. Bake it, broil it, or grill it. Include more fish,beans, peas, and nuts.
3 Choose foods that are low in saturated and trans fats. Read the Nutrition Facts
label on foods.
3 Adults should keep total fat intake between 20 to 35 percent of total calorieswith less than 10 percent coming from saturated fat sources. Children age 2 to 3years old should keep fat intake between 30 to 35 percent of calories; childrenage 4 to 18 should keep fat intake between 25 to 35 percent.
• Carbohydrates
3 Choose fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains often.
3 Choose and prepare foods and beverages with little added sugars or sweeteners.
3 Don’t sugarcoat it. Sugars add calories but very few if any nutrients andcontribute to dental caries.
• Sodium and Potassium
3 Reduce sodium (salt), increase potassium. Eating less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium (about 1 tsp of salt) per day may reduce the risk of high blood pressure.Choose and prepare foods with little salt. Processed foods are high in sodium solimit these types of foods.
• Alcoholic Beverages
3 If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation, meaning 1 drink a day forwomen and up to 2 drinks for men.
• Food Safety
3 Clean; wash hands and surfaces often. Wash or rinse fruits and vegetables.Meat and poultry should not be washed or rinsed.
3 Separate; don’t cross contaminate. Separate raw, cooked, and ready-to-eatfoods while shopping, preparing, or storing foods.
3 Cook; foods to safe temperatures to kill microorganisms.
3 Chill; refrigerate perishable food promptly and defrost foods properly.
3 Avoid raw (unpasteurized) milk or any products made from unpasteurized milk,raw or partially cooked eggs or foods containing raw eggs, raw or undercookedmeat and poultry, unpasteurized juices, and raw sprouts. Infants and youngchildren must not be allowed to eat or drink these foods.
**IMPORTANT**For more information about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 and to
download materials visit the website at www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines.
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MyPyramid-Steps to a Healthier You:
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the USDA, helps to translatenutrition research into educational information and materials for the public. They first introduced theFood Guide Pyramid in 1992 and have now transformed it into an interactive web-based system calledMyPyramid. For the first time, the pyramid addresses physical activity. There are a total of 12pyramids, each with varying recommendations. “Your” pyramid depends on your age, sex, and activitylevel. Although the servings for each pyramid may vary, the food groups do not. The following aretips for each group:
Grains:3 Look for “whole” before the grain name on the list of ingredients.
3 Set a good example for children by serving and eating whole grains with meals or snacks.
3 Make half of your grains whole grains.
Vegetables:
3 Eat more dark green and orange vegetables.
3 Let children decide on the vegetables to serve for a lunch or what goes into a salad.
3 Eat more dry beans and peas.
Fruits:
3 Choose fresh, frozen, canned, or dried fruit.3 Offer children a choice of fruits at snack.
3 Go easy on fruit juices.
Milk:
3 Get calcium-rich foods.
3 Go low-fat or fat-free.
3 Choose lactose-free products or other calcium sources if you can’t drink milk.
Meat and Beans:
3 Go lean on protein.
3 Bake it, broil it, or grill it.3 Vary your choices with more fish, beans, peas, and nuts.
Oils:
3 Know your fats.
3 Get most of your fat from fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.
3 Limit solid fats like butter, stick margarine, shortening, and lard.
Physical Activity:
3 Find your balance between food and physical activity.
3 Be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week.
3 Children and teenagers should be physically active for 60 minutes every day, or most days.3 Most importantly, pick an activity you enjoy doing and have fun.
A Word about Discretionary Calories:
3 Think of discretionary calories as an “extra” or “luxury” calorie allowance which is usually verysmall, between 100 and 300 calories depending on activity level.
3 Typically come from sweets, sauces, or beverages but can be used as more food from the maingroups above.
**IMPORTANT**
To determine the pyramid that is right for you and obtain resources for children and parents visitwww.MyPyramid.gov
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Nutrition Facts Label:
The Nutrition Facts label is a guide that can be used in purchasing healthy foods. It is requiredon almost all packaged foods. The Nutrition Facts label can be used to see if a food is a goodsource of a nutrient or to compare similar foods. It can be used, for example, to find whichkind of breakfast cereal contains 10 grams of sugar or less, or which milk has the least fat.
Nutrition FactsServing Size 1 cup (228g)Servings Per Container 2
Amount Per ServingCalories 250 Calories from Fat 110
% Daily ValueTotal Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%Trans Fat 3g
Cholesterol 30mg 10%Sodium 470mg 20%Potassium 700mg 20%Total Carbohydrate 31g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Sugars 5g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 4%
Vitamin C 2%Calcium 20%Iron 4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 caloriediet. Your daily values may be higher or lowerdepending on your calorie needs.
Calories: 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less than
Sat Fat Less than
Cholesterol Less than
Sodium Less than
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
65g
20g
300mg
2,400mg
300g
25g
80g
25g
300mg
2,400mg
375g
30g
*The recommended total fat intake for adults is 20 to 35 percent of total calories for the day. Therecommended total fat intake for children 2 to 3 years of age is 30 to 35 percent and for children andadolescents 4 to 18 years of age it is 25 to 35 percent of total calories for the day. No more than 10percent of these “fat calories” should come from saturated fat and trans fat should be kept as low aspossible.
Check label for:
• Serving size
• Number of servings
• Calories per serving
• When possible, use thepercent Daily Value (DV):5% DV or less is low, 20%DV or more is high
• *Limit Fat, Cholesterol, andSodium
A word about Trans Fat: It is fat thatis made when liquid oils are madeinto solid fats (hydrogenation) likeshortening and hard margarine. Itbehaves like saturated fat by raisingLDL which increases the risk of coronary heart disease. Foodmanufacturers are required to list theamount of trans fat on all their
products by January 1, 2006.
• Get enough of Potassium,Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C,Calcium and Iron
A note about daily values: % Daily Value shows how a food fits into theoverall daily diet. It is a quick way totell if a food is high (>20%) or low(<5%) in a nutrient. The percentageis based on daily requirements for a2,000 calorie diet. Some values are
maximums, as with fat (65 grams orless). Others are minimums, as withcarbohydrates (300 grams or more).
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Menu Planning Activity
Working in teams, participants will plan a breakfast, lunch and a snack menu based on theCCFP meal pattern requirements and nutrition policies, the nutritional needs of children and
basic menu planning techniques.
Materials Needed:
• Food models
• Paper plates
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Purchasing Food
Once menus are planned, it is necessary to purchase enough food so that the minimumquantity requirements are met. This section will review a variety of ways that will help you inpurchasing foods. The following are tips for using your CCFP funds to purchase food wisely.
Know Your Food Budget:
• Estimate CCFP monthly reimbursement.
• Consider available money for meals and snacks from non-CCFP funds.
• Determine the cost of food and non-food items necessary for food service.
Plan Accordingly:
• Plan menus in advance.
• Consider cycle menus.
• Make a list of items that must be purchased prior to going to the grocery store.
Consider Purchasing Options:
• Weigh advantages and disadvantages of buying from a food distributor:
3 Food distributors deliver and usually provide products that cost less.
3 However, food distributors also require a minimum order and sell items inlarge quantities.
• Consider joining in a local school district food bid or food buying co-op.
• Utilize wholesale clubs, bakery outlets and farmer’s markets.
• Avoid convenience store shopping.
Comparison Shop:• Buy fresh produce in season for best prices.
• Compare prices of frozen, canned and fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Buy store brands instead of name brands.
• Check unit prices (this can usually be found on the price tag at the grocery store).
• Buy regular rice, oatmeal and grits rather than instant or flavored grains.
• Look for bargains on day old bread and bakery products.
• Buy yogurt in large containers instead of single-servings.
• Don’t assume gallons of milk are always going to be the cheapest; sometimes sales
make smaller units a better buy.• Check newspaper ads or store flyers for weekly specials.
• Use coupons.
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Additional Considerations:
• Buying in Bulk
3 Will you use it before the expiration date?
3 Is it the best buy?
3 Do you have a safe place to store it?
• Convenience Foods – Possible Advantages
3 Save time
3 Product consistency
3 Use less labor
3 Nutrition information availability (but not always CN labels)
• Convenience Foods – Possible Disadvantages
3 Cost more
3 Often higher in sodium
3 May be higher in fat
3 Cook cannot control ingredients
3 Unavailability of CN Label or Manufacturer’s Analysis Sheet
The following table compares the cost of a few items purchased as convenience foods versusmade from scratch. Pay close attention to the meal contribution of each item. In some cases,the convenience food may look most cost effective. However, the amount of a meal componentmay not be enough to meet the meal pattern. In this case, more of the item (specifically theparticular meal component(s) that is insufficient) would need to be served.
Cost Comparisons Per Serving
“Made From Scratch” Foods vs. Convenience Foods
Macaroni and Cheese with Ham $.33
3 1 ounce meat/meat alternate
3 1 ½ servings grain/breadvs.
Macaroni and Cheese with Ham $.61
3 1 ounce meat/meat alternate
3 1 ½ servings grain/bread
Bean Burrito $.27
3 2 ounces meat/meat alternate
3 1 serving grain/breadvs.
Bean Burrito $.25
3 ¾ ounce meat/meat alternate
3 1¾ servings grain/bread
Ham and Cheese Sandwich $.44
3 2 ounce meat/meat alternate3 2 servings grain/bread
vs.
Ham and Cheese Hot Pocket $.76
3 ¾ ounce meat/meat alternate3 2¼ servings grain/bread
Blueberry Muffin Square $.21
3 1 serving grain/bread vs.Blueberry Muffin $.26
3 1 serving grain/bread
Pancake $.03
3 1 serving grain/bread vs.Eggo Waffle $.11
3 1 serving grain/bread
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Determining How Much Food to Purchase:
Keep in mind the following when determining amounts of food to purchase.
• The CCFP Meal Pattern for Children identifies the minimum serving size for each mealcomponent by age group to qualify for reimbursement. You can always serve more food
than is required, just not less.• Experience determines how many children you expect to feed. Don’t forget about drop-
in and late children as well as staff who eat.
• The general procedure when figuring how much food to buy is to divide the number of servings you need by the number of servings you will get from one purchase unit. A purchase unit refers to the form in which the food is normally purchased (pound, No. 10
can, etc.)
• Round up when calculating how much food to buy. It’s always better to have toomuch food than not enough.
• Foods are often times purchased in case lots. Keep in mind that the purchase amount
may differ from the calculated amount to prepare a menu item.
Food Buying Guide (FBG):
The Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs is the main tool (along with acalculator!) required to determine how much of a particular food item will be needed to feedthe number of children in your center. If you don’t have easy access to this book at your site, itcan be viewed on the USDA website at www.fns.usda.gov/cnd. To access the guide, you willneed to scroll down and click on Child & Adult Care Food Program. Then click on Resources inthe left hand index; you will find the Food Buying Guide under Publications.
The Food Buying Guide is designed to help you in two important ways:
• It will help you buy the right amount of food in the most economical way.
• It will help you determine the specific contribution each food makes toward the mealpattern requirements.
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How to Use the FBG
The foods in the guide are listed as individual food items. They are arranged alphabeticallywithin the appropriate food component from the CCFP Meal Pattern. If you are not sure of afood’s component group, the complete index at the end of the guide will direct you to thecorrect page.
Using a six-column format, the yield data tables provide the following information:
1. Food AsPurchased, AP
2. PurchaseUnit
3. Servingsper PurchaseUnit, EP
4. Serving Size per Meal Contribution
5. PurchaseUnits for 100Servings
6. Addi ti onalInformation
• Column 1, Food As Purchased, lists individual foods alphabetically by source (forexample, ground beef is listed under BEEF along with roast, steaks, etc.).
• Column 2, Purchase Unit, shows how the food is packaged for purchasing (usually bypound or by can size).
• Column 3, Servings per Purchase Unit, shows the number of servings (1 ounce, ¼
cup, etc.) that the purchase unit will provide.
• Column 4, Serving Size per Meal Contribution, describes the serving size and mealcomponent contribution.
• Column 5, Purchase Units for 100 Servings, shows the number of purchase unitsneeded for 100 servings.
• Column 6, Additional Information, provides other information to help calculate theamount of food you need to purchase and/or prepare.
How to Calculate Amounts of Food:
To demonstrate how to calculate the amounts of food needed, we will use a center that has 25children of varying ages and 3 adults in the lunch count. The center’s lunch menu is macaroniand cheese with ham, broccoli, strawberries and milk .
Purchasing Milk:Calculating the amount of milk needed is easy! Use the following chart to calculate theminimum amount of milk required for lunch.
Column A Ages of Children
Column BServing Size by
Age GroupMultiply
Column B byColumn C
Column CThe Number of Children (andStaff) to be
Served
Column DTotal Amount of
ComponentNeeded
1-2 years 4 ounces (1/2 cup) X 5 = 20 ounces
3-5 years 6 ounces (3/4 cup) X 15 = 90 ounces
6-12 years 8 ounces (1 cup) X 5 = 40 ounces
Staff 8 ounces (1 cup) X 3 = 24 ounces
Total amount needed, in ounces 174 ounces
÷ 128 ounces of milk (1 gallon)or ÷ 32 ounces of milk (1 quart)
1.36 gallons
Don’t forget to round up to the next purchase unit! In the example, you would want topurchase 2 gallons to ensure enough milk is available for lunch.
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Purchasing Vegetables and Fruits:Determining the amount of vegetables and fruits to purchase takes a few more steps than milk does, but with a little practice, it’s easy too!
1. Use a chart similar to the milk chart to determine the total amount of vegetables and fruitsneeded for lunch. The Food Buying Guide lists vegetables and fruits in ¼ cup servings, so it
is necessary to determine the total number of ¼ cup servings.
Column A Ages of Children
Column BServing Size by Age Group
MultiplyColumn B by
Column C
Column CThe Number of Children (andStaff) to be
Served
Column DTotal Amount of Component Needed
1-2 years .25 cup (1/4 cup) X 5 = 1.25 cups
3-5 years .5 cup (1/2 cup) X 15 = 7.5 cups
6-12 years .75 cup (3/4 cup) X 5 = 3.75 cups
Staff .75 cup (3/4 cup) X 3 = 2.25 cups
Total amount needed, in cups 14.75 cups
÷ .25 (1/4 cups) 59~¼ cups
÷2* 29.5 ~¼ cups
*Remember at lunch and supper, two different vegetables and/or fruits are required, so thetotal must be divided by 2.
2. Locate the food in the Food Buying Guide in the form you intend to serve. For broccoli, look for the listing “Broccoli” (found on pages 2-25 and 2-26). For strawberries, look for the
listing “Strawberries” (found on pages 2-77 and 2-78). See excerpts from the FBG below:
Section 2--Vegetables/Fruits
1. Food AsPurchased, AP
2. PurchaseUnit
3. Servingsper PurchaseUnit, EP
4. Serving Size per MealContribution
5. PurchaseUnits for 100Servings
6. Addi ti onalInformation
BROCCOLI
Broccol i, frozenCut or chopped
Pound 9.60 ¼ cup cooked,drained vegetable
10.5
STRAWBERRIES
Strawberries, freshWhole
Pound 10.5 ¼ cup raw, wholefruit
9.6 1 lb. AP = 0.88 lb.ready-to-serve raw berries
3. Using the chart below, determine how much broccoli and strawberries are needed.
Column E
Food Item
Column F
Serving AmountRequired(from Column D)
Divide Column Fby Column G
Column G
Servings perPurchase Unit, EP(from Column 3)
Column H
Purchase Amount
Broccoli 29.5 (59 ÷ 2) ÷ 9.6 = 3.10 pounds
Strawberries 29.5 (59 ÷ 2) ÷ 10.5 = 2.81 pounds
4. Don’t forget to round up to the next purchase unit! In the example, you would want topurchase 4 pounds broccoli and 3 pounds strawberries to ensure enough is available forlunch.
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Purchasing Grains/Breads: You can follow the same process for grains and breads that you do for vegetables and fruits.Only the serving sizes and foods change!
1. Use a chart similar to the vegetable/fruit one to determine the total amount of grains/breads needed for lunch. The Food Buying Guide lists grains/breads in ½ cup or 1slice servings, so it is necessary, in the example, to determine the total number of ½ cupservings.
Column A Ages of Children
Column BServing Size by
Age GroupMultiply ColumnB by Column C
Column CThe Number of Children (andStaff) to be
Served
Column DTotal Amount of
ComponentNeeded
1-2 years .5 serving or .25 cup X 5 = 1.25 cups
3-5 years .5 serving or .25 cup X 15 = 3.75 cups
6-12 years 1 serving or.5 cup X 5 = 2.5 cups
Staff 1 serving or.5 cup X 3 = 1.5 cups
Total amount needed, in servings or cups 9 cups÷ .5 (1/2 cups)* 18~ ½ cups
*Only grain/bread items measured in cups need to be divided by .5 (1/2 cup).
2. Locate the food in the Food Buying Guide in the form you intend to serve. For pasta, look for the listing “Pasta” (found on pages 3-26, 3-27 and 3-28). See excerpt from the FBGbelow:
Section 3—Grains/Breads
1. Food AsPurchased, AP
2. PurchaseUnit
3. Servingsper Purchase
Unit, EP
4. Serving Sizeper MealContribution
5. PurchaseUnits for 100
Servings
6. Addi tionalInformation
PASTA
Pasta (Group H)Elbow MacaroniRegular Dry
Pound 19.5 ½ cup cooked 5.2
3. Using the chart below, determine how much pasta is needed.
Column EFood Item
Column FServing Amount
Required
(from Column D)
Divide Column Fby Column G
Column GServings per
Purchase Unit, EP
(from Column 3)
Column HPurchase Amount
Elbow Macaroni 18 ÷ 19.5 = .92 pound
4. Don’t forget to round up to the next purchase unit! In the example, you would want topurchase 1 pound elbow macaroni to ensure enough is available for lunch.
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Purchasing Meat/Meat Alternates: You can follow the same process for meat/meat alternates as you do for grains/breads andvegetables and fruits. Only the serving sizes and foods change!
1. Use a chart similar to the grain/bread one to determine the total amount of meat/meatalternate that is needed for lunch. The Food Buying Guide lists meat/meat alternates in 1
ounce servings, so it is necessary, in the example, to determine the total number of 1 ounceservings.
Column A Ages of Children
Column BServing Size by
Age GroupMultiply
Column B byColumn C
Column CThe Number of Children (andStaff) to be
Served
Column DTotal Amount of
ComponentNeeded
1-2 years 1 ounce or .25 cup X 5 = 5 ounces
3-5 years 1.5 ounces or .375 cup X 15 = 22.5 ounces
6-12 years 2 ounces or .5 cup X 5 = 10 ounces
Staff 2 ounces or .5 cup X 3 = 6 ounces
Total amount needed, in ounces or cups 43.5 ounces
÷.25 (1/4 cups)*
*Only beans measured in cups need to be divided by .25 (1/4 cup).
2. Locate the food in the Food Buying Guide in the form you intend to serve. For ham, look for the listing “Pork, Mild Cured” (found on pages 1-47, 1-48 and 1-49). See excerpt fromthe FBG below:
Section 1—Meat/Meat Alternates
1. Food AsPurchased, AP
2. PurchaseUnit
3. Servingsper PurchaseUnit, EP
4. Serving Sizeper MealContribution
5. PurchaseUnits for 100Servings
6. Addi tionalInformation
PORK, MILD CURED, Fully Cooked, chill ed or frozen
Pork, Mild Cured,Fully Cooked,chilled or frozenHamWith natural ju icesBoiledWithout bone
Pound 14.2 1.12 oz. ham withnatural juices(provides 1 oz. leancooked meat)
7.0 1 lb. AP = 0.90 lb.cooked lean meat (Protein Fat Freevalue of 18.5)
3. Using the chart below, determine how much ham is needed.
Column EFood Item Column FServing AmountRequired
(from Column D)
Divide Column Fby Column G
Column GServings perPurchase Unit, EP(from Column 3)
Column HPurchase Amount
Ham, fully cooked 43.5 ÷ 14.2 = 3.06 pounds
4. Don’t forget to round up to the next purchase unit! In the example, you would want topurchase 4 pounds of ham to ensure enough is available for lunch.
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Calculation Chart Samples
The following sample menus and charts demonstrate the calculations to determine the amounts
of food to be purchased for each meal.
Sample Menu
Child meal patternfood components: MONDAY
Milk Milk
Vegetable/Fruit/Juice Peaches
B R E A K F A S T
Grains/Breads Toast
Milk Milk
Meat/Meat Alternate Red Beans and Rice
Vegetable or Fruit Mixed Vegetables
Vegetable or Fruit Orange Wedges
L U N C H
Grains/Breads Red Beans and Rice
Select 2 differentcomponents:
Milk
Meat/Meat Alternate
Vegetable/Fruit/Juice Bananas
S N A C K
Grains/Breads Graham Crackers
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Sample Breakfast Calculation Chart
Column A Ages of Children
Column BServing Size by
Age GroupMultiply
Column B byColumn C
Column CThe Number of Children (andStaff) to be
Served
Column DTotal Amount of
ComponentNeeded
MILK 1-2 years 4 ounces (1/2 cup) X 5 = 20 ounces 3-5 years 6 ounces (3/4 cup) X 15 = 90 ounces 6-12 years 8 ounces (1 cup) X 5 = 40 ounces Staff 8 ounces (1 cup) X 3 = 24 ounces
Total amount needed, in ounces 174 ounces
÷ 128 ounces of milk (1 gallon)or ÷ 32 ounces of milk (1 quart)
1.36 gallons
VEGETABLES/FRUITS1-2 years .25 cup (1/4 cup) X 5 = 1.25 cups 3-5 years .5 cup (1/2 cup) X 15 = 7.5 cups
6-12 years .5 cup (1/2 cup) X 5 = 2.5 cups Staff .5 cup (1/2 cup) X 3 = 1.5 cups
Total amount needed, in cups 12.75 cups
÷ .25 (1/4 cups) 51 ~ ¼ cups
GRAINS/BREADS1-2 years .5 serving or .25 cup X 5 = 2.5 servings 3-5 years .5 serving or .33 cup X 15 = 7.5 servings 6-12 years 1 serving or .75 cup X 5 = 5 servings Staff 1 serving or .75 cup X 3 = 3 servings
Total amount needed, in servings or cups 18 servings÷ .5 (1/2 cups)*
*Only grain/bread items measured in cups need to be divided by .5 (1/2 cup).
Column E Food Item
Column FServing Amount
Required(from Column D)
Divide Column Fby Column G
Column GServings per
Purchase Unit, EP(from Column 3)
Column HPurchase Amount
Peaches 51 ÷ 48.6 = 1.05 cans Toast 18 ÷ 16 = 1.13 pounds
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Sample Lunch/Supper Calculation Chart
Column A
Ages of Children
Column B
Serving Size by Age Group
MultiplyColumn B by
Column C
Column C
The Number of Children (andStaff) to be
Served
Column D
Total Amount of Component
Needed
MILK
1-2 years 4 ounces (1/2 cup) X 5 = 20 ounces
3-5 years 6 ounces (3/4 cup) X 15 = 90 ounces
6-12 years 8 ounces (1 cup) X 5 = 40 ounces
Staff 8 ounces (1 cup) X 3 = 24 ounces
Total amount needed, in ounces 174 ounces
÷ 128 ounces of milk (1 gallon)or ÷ 32 ounces of milk (1 quart)
1.36 gallons
VEGETABLES/FRUITS
1-2 years .25 cup (1/4 cup) X 5 = 1.25 cups
3-5 years .5 cup (1/2 cup) X 15 = 7.5 cups
6-12 years .75 cup (3/4 cup) X 5 = 3.75 cups
Staff .75 cup (3/4 cup) X 3 = 2.25 cupsTotal amount needed, in cups 14.75 cups
÷ .25 (1/4 cups) 59 ~ ¼ cups
÷ 2* 29.5~¼ cups
GRAINS/BREADS
1-2 years .5 serving or .25 cup X 5 = 1.25 cups
3-5 years .5 serving or .25 cup X 15 = 3.75 cups
6-12 years 1 serving or .5 cup X 5 = 2.5 cups
Staff 1 serving or .5 cup X 3 = 1.5 cups
Total amount needed, in servings or cups 9 cups
÷ .5 (1/2 cups)** 18 ~ ½ cupsMEAT/MEAT ALTERNATES
1-2 years 1 ounce or .25 cup X 5 = 1.25 cups
3-5 years 1.5 ounces or .375 cup X 15 = 5.63 cups
6-12 years 2 ounces or .5 cup X 5 = 2.5 cups
Staff 2 ounces or .5 cup X 3 = 1.5 cups
Total amount needed, in ounces or cups 10.88 cups
÷ .25 (1/4 cups)*** 43.5 ~ ¼ cups
*Two different vegetbles and/or fruits are required, so total must be divided by 2.**Only grain/bread items measured in cups need to be divided by .5 (1/2 cup).***Only beans measured in cups need to be divided by .25 (1/4 cup).
Column E
Food ItemColumn F
Serving AmountRequired
(from Column D)
Divide Column Fby Column G
Column G
Servings perPurchase Unit, EP(from Column 3)
Column H
Purchase Amount
Mixed
Vegetables29.5 ÷ 36.1 = .82 can
Oranges 29.5 ÷ 7.02 = 4.2 pounds
Rice 18 ÷ 15 = 1.2 pounds
Kidney Beans 43.5 ÷ 38.9 = 1.12 cans
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Sample Snack Calculation Chart
Column A Ages of Children
Column BServing Size by
Age GroupMultiply
Column B byColumn C
Column CThe Number of Children (andStaff) to be
Served
Column DTotal Amount of
ComponentNeeded
MILK 1-2 years 4 ounces (1/2 cup) X =
3-5 years 4 ounces (1/2 cup) X =
6-12 years 8 ounces (1 cup) X =
Staff 8 ounces (1 cup) X =
Total amount needed, in ounces
÷ 128 ounces of milk (1 gallon)or ÷ 32 ounces of milk (1 quart)
VEGETABLES/FRUITS1-2 years .5 cup (1/2 cup) X 5 = 2.5 cups
3-5 years .5 cup (1/2 cup) X 15 = 7.5 cups
6-12 years .75 cup (3/4 cup) X 5 = 3.75 cups
Staff .75 cup (3/4 cup) X 3 = 2.25 cups
Total amount needed, in cups 16 cups
÷ .25 (1/4 cups) 64 ~ ¼ cups
GRAINS/BREADS1-2 years .5 serving or .25 cup X 5 = 2.5 servings
3-5 years .5 serving or .25 cup X 15 = 7.5 servings
6-12 years 1 serving or .5 cup X 5 = 5 servings
Staff 1 serving or .5 cup X 3 = 3 servings
Total amount needed, in servings or cups 18 servings
÷ .5 (1/2 cups)*
MEAT/MEAT ALTERNATES
1-2 years .5 ounce or .125 cup X =
3-5 years .5 ounce or .125 cup X =
6-12 years 1 ounce or .25 cup X =
Staff 1 ounce or .25 cup X =
Total amount needed, in ounces or cups
÷ .25 (1/4 cups)***Only grain/bread items measured in cups need to be divided by .5 (1/2 cup).
**Only beans measured in cups need to be divided by .25 (1/4 cup).
Column EFood Item
Column FServing Amount
Required(from Column D)
Divide Column Fby Column G
Column GServings per
Purchase Unit, EP(from Column 3)
Column HPurchase Amount
Bananas 64 ÷ 5.39 = 11.87 pounds
Graham
crackers18 ÷ 21.3 = .84 pound
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Using the Quick Reference Guide
Using the menu below and the Quick Reference Guide, determine how much of eachfood item you will need to purchase for 38 children ages 3 to 5.
Baked ChickenBrown RicePeas & Carrots
PeachesMilk
Food Item Amount to Buy
Chicken, Drumstick (with bone and skin)
Rice, brown, long grain (instant, dry)
Peas & Carrots, frozen
Peaches, sliced, canned (No. 10)
Determine how many pounds of chicken drumsticks you will need to purchase for 38children ages 6 to 12:
7.7 ÷ 3 =7.7 + 2.6 =
Food Item Amount to Buy
Chicken, Drumstick (with bone and skin)
Determine how many pounds of chicken drumsticks you will need to purchase for 38children ages 1 to 2:
7.7 ÷ 3 =7.7 – 2.6 =
Food Item Amount to Buy
Chicken, Drumstick (with bone and skin)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does USDA determine whether a food is creditable?
The following factors are considered when determining whether a food is creditable:
nutrient content, function in a meal, regulations governing the Child Nutrition Programs(on quantity requirements and/or by definition), FDA Standards of Identity, USDA standards for meat and meat products, and administrative policy decisions on thecrediting of particular foods.
2. Can I serve water as the beverage at snack time?
Yes, water can and should be offered as a beverage in addition to the required twosnack components. Children need to be offered water throughout the day.
3. How can I tell if juice is 100% full strength juice?
The label will state “juice, full strength juice, single strength juice, 100% juice,reconstituted juice, juice from concentrate or juice concentrate.” Juices described using
the words “cocktail, beverage, or drink” are not 100% juice. The words “natural ororganic” do not indicate if the juice is 100% strength.
4. What is “blended” juice?
There are 100% juice blends or juice drinks/beverages that are labeled by the primaryflavored juice as opposed to the primary volume juice. For example, a juice blend of white grape, apple, pear, and raspberry juice may be labeled as “Raspberry JuiceBlend,” which leads the purchaser to assume that raspberry juice is the primary
ingredient when actually only 10% of the blend is raspberry juice. Manufacturers areincreasingly using certain blend juices as a base for many juice drinks and juice drink products. By not paying attention to the ingredients on labels, it is possible to serve thesame juice every day, with the only difference being color and flavor.
5. Is a vegetarian diet OK for kids?
A well-planned vegetarian diet can supply all the nutrients that children need for theirgrowth and energy needs. However, those who follow a vegan diet that excludes allmeats, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy foods need to be especially cautious aboutconsuming good sources of Vitamins B12 and D. Eating foods with enough calcium, iron,and zinc also needs special attention. Whole grain foods, fortified cereals and soy milk,and green, leafy vegetables are very important foods for vegans.
6. What is the difference between butter and margarine?
Both margarine and butter get 100% of their calories from fat. Butter is a fat madefrom milk. Margarine is made from vegetable oil. Hydrogenation is the process of
making it solid. Margarine may be liquid, soft or stick and has variations in the level of saturated, monosaturated, polyunsaturated and trans fatty acids. Both butter andmargarine supply the same number of calories per serving.
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Child Care Food Program
Medical Statement for Children wi th Disabilit iesand Special Dietary Conditions
Child’s Name: _______________________________________ Date: _________________________
Name and Address of Child Care Center: __________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Dear Parent/Guardian and Recognized Medical Authority:
This child care center participates in the Child Care Food Program (CCFP) and must serve meals and snacksmeeting the CCFP requirements. Food substitutions must be made for children with a physical or mentaldisability when supported by a physician’s statement. Food substitutions may also be made for children withspecial dietary conditions (unrelated to a disability) when supported by a statement signed by a physician,physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner (ARNP), or registered dietitian. When supported by this documentation,the meal is not required to meet the meal pattern. Please return this completed form to the child care center. If you have any questions, please contact me at ________________________________________.
Child Care Center Phone Number
Sincerely: ________________________________________________ Child Care Center Director
A recognized medical authori ty must complete the fol lowing informat ion.1. Does the child identified above have a disability? A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment
which substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Yes If yes:a. State and describe the disability. __________________________________________________
b. How does the disability restrict the diet? ____________________________________________
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c. What major life activity is affected? ________________________________________________
No If no: Identify the medical condition (unrelated to a disability) that restricts the child’s diet.
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2. List any food(s) to be omitted from the child’s diet. ________________________________________________________________________________________
3. List any food(s) to be substituted.
________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Describe any textural modification required.
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__________________________________________________ ______________________________ Signature of Physician or Recognized Medical Authority Date
(For a disability, a physician must sign)
__________________________________________________ Printed Name I-015-0
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Vegetable and Fruit Sources of Vitamins A and C
Below are good sources of Vitamins A and C that children need to have included in theirdiets daily and weekly. These are not the only nutrients that children need by any means, but
the foods containing these two nutrients usually contain other essential nutrients that areneeded by growing young bodies.
Vitamin AInclude at least twice a week
MealComponent
Good(10-24% of RDA)
Better(25-39% of RDA)
Best(40% or more of RDA)
Fruits
Apricots, canned, juicepack, 2 halves
Apricots, dried, uncooked, 5halves
Cherries, red sour,fresh, ¼ cup pitted
Mandarin orangesections, ¼ cup
Melon balls, cantaloupe orhoneydew, ¼ cup
Nectarine, ½ mediumPapaya, ¼ cupPlums, canned,
juice pack, ¼ cupPrunes, dried,
cooked, ¼ cupWatermelon, 1 cup
Apricots, dried, cooked,unsweetened, ¼ cup
Cantaloupe, diced, ¼ cup
Mango, raw, ¼ medium
Vegetables
Broccoli, cooked, ¼ cupChicory greens, raw, ¼ cupCollards, cooked, ¼ cupEscarole, cooked, ¼ cupMustard greens,
cooked, ¼ cupPlantain, cooked, ½
MediumPumpkin, cooked, ¼ cupRomaine lettuce, ¼ cup
Swiss chard, cooked, ¼cup
Tomato juice, paste,or puree, ¼ cup
Beet greens, cooked, ¼ cupBok choy, cooked, ¼ cupCarrots, raw or cooked, ¼ cupDandelion greens, cooked, ¼
cupKale, cooked, ¼ cupPeas and carrots, cooked, ¼ cupPeppers, sweet red,
raw, ½ smallSpinach, cooked, ¼ cup
Squash, winter, acorn, butternut,¼ cup
Sweet potato, ½ mediumTurnip greens, cooked, ¼ cup
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Vitamin CInclude daily
MealComponent
Good(10-24% of RDA)
Better(25-39% of RDA)
Best(40% or more of RDA)
Fruits
Apple, raw, ½ mediumBanana, ½ medium
Blueberries, raw, ¼ cupKumquat, 1 fruitNectarine, ½ mediumPeach, fresh, raw, ½
medium
Pear, ½ mediumPineapple, fresh or canned,
¼ cupPlum, raw, ½ medium
Blackberries, raw, ¼ cupHoneydew, ½ cup
Papaya, ¼ cupPineapple juice, canned, 3/8
cupRaspberries, ¼ cupWatermelon, ½ cup
Cantaloupe, ¼ cupGrapefruit, ¼ medium
Grapefruit juice, ½ cupGrapefruit-orange juice, ½ cupGrapefruit or orange sections, ¼
cupGuava, raw, ¼ cup
Kiwi, ½ mediumMandarin orange sections, ¼
cupMango, ¼ mediumOrange, ½ mediumOrange juice, 3/8 cupPeach, frozen, ¼ cupPineapple-grapefruit juice, 3/8
cupPineapple-orange juice, 3/8 cupStrawberries, ¼ cupTangelo, ½ mediumTangerine, ½ mediumTangerine juice, ½ cup
Vegetables
Beans, green or yellow,cooked, ¼ cup
Beans, lima, cooked, ¼ cupBean sprouts, raw or
cooked, ¼ cupChard, cooked, ¼ cupChicory, raw, ½ cupCollards, cooked, ¼ cupDandelion greens, raw, ¼
cupEscarole, raw, ½ cupOkra, cooked, ¼ cupOnion, raw, ½ mediumParsnips, cooked, ¼ cupPeas, cooked, ¼ cupRadishes, raw, 3 largeRomaine lettuce, raw, ½
cupSpinach, cooked, ¼ cupSquash, summer or winter,
raw or cooked, ¼ cupTurnip greens with turnips,
cooked, ¼ cupTurnips, cooked, ¼ cupWatercress, raw, ¼ cup
Bok choy, cooked, ¼ cupCabbage, green, raw or
cooked, ¼ cupChinese cabbage, cooked, ¼
cupMustard greens, cooked, ¼
cupPotato, baked or boiled, ½
mediumRutabaga, cooked, ¼ cupTomato, ½ medium
Asparagus, cooked, ¼ cupBroccoli, raw or cooked, ¼ cupBrussel sprouts, cooked, ¼ cupCabbage, red, raw or cooked, ¼
cupCauliflower, raw or cooked, ¼
cupChili peppers, cooked, ¼ cupKale, cooked, ¼ cupKohlrabi, cooked, ¼ cupPeppers, green or red, raw or
cooked, ¼ cupPlantain, green or ripe, boiled,
½ mediumPoke greens, cooked, ¼ cupSnowpeas, raw or cooked, ¼
cup
Sweet potato, baked, boiled orcanned, ½ medium
Tomato juice, 3/8 cupTomato-vegetable juice, 3/8 cup
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Serving Amounts for Common Fresh Vegetables and Fruits
Please note that the serving sizes and yields are approximate. This chart is intended as a reference only.Refer to the Food Buying Guide for a full listing of serving sizes and yields for vegetables and fruits.
Vegetable Serving Size and Yield Fruit Serving Size and Yield
Broccoli
Carrotsbaby carrots
sticks
Cauliflower
Celery sticks
Cucumber slices
Dill pickles
Radishes
Tomatoesslices
cherry
1 medium spear = ¼ cup
14 baby carrots = ½ cup7 baby carrots = ¼ cup4 baby carrots = ⅛ cup
1 stick is 4 inches long x ½inch wide6 sticks = ½ cup3 sticks = ¼ cup2 sticks =⅛ cup
1 medium head = 6 cupsflorets
1 stick is 3 inches long x ¾inch wide8 sticks = ½ cup4 sticks = ¼ cup2 sticks =⅛ cup
2 inches across, ⅛ inch thick slices8 slices = ½ cup4 slices = ¼ cup2 slices = ⅛ cup
4 to 4¾ inches long3 pickles = ½ cup1½ pickles = ¼ cup¾ pickle = ⅛ cup
14 radishes = ½ cup7 radishes = ¼ cup4 radishes = ⅛ cup
¼ inch thick slices4 slices = ½ cup2 slices = ¼ cup1 slice = ⅛ cup
6 tomatoes = ½ cup3 tomatoes = ¼ cup2 tomatoes = ⅛ cup
Apples
Bananas
Cantaloupe
Grapes, seedless
Nectarines
Oranges
Peaches
Pears
Raisins
Tangerines
Watermelon
1 small apple = ½ cup½ apple = ¼ cup
¼ apple = ⅛ cup
3 small bananas = 1 pound½ small banana = ¼ cup¼ small banana = ⅛ cup
1/8 large melon = ½ cup1/16 large melon = ¼ cup1/32 large melon = ⅛ cup
14 large grapes = ½ cup7 large grapes = ¼ cup4 large grapes = ⅛ cup
1 nectarine = ½ cup½ nectarine = ¼ cup¼ nectarine = ⅛ cup
4 oranges = 1 pound1 orange = ½ cup½ orange = ¼ cup¼ orange = ⅛ cup
4 peaches = 1 pound1 peach = ½ cup
½ peach = ¼ cup¼ peach = ⅛ cup
4 pears = 1 pound1 pear = ½ cup½ pear = ¼ cup¼ pear = ⅛ cup
1 pound = 3 cups51 /3 ounces= 1 cup22 /3 ounces = ½ cup11 /3 ounces= ¼ cup1 package (1½ ounces) = ¼
cup
1 tangerine = ½ cup
1 melon = 28 pounds1 /16 piece = ½ cup1 /32 piece = ¼ cup1 /64 piece =⅛ cup
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Vegetable Ideas (may meet more than one component)
*Assorted raw vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, celery, cucumber, tomato wedges,green pepper sticks) with ranch dressing.
Baked sweet potato strips
Celery with pimento cheese or peanut butter
Carrot and raisin salad
Mild salsa with baked tortilla strips
Veggie pizza (on English muffin half or pita bread)
Bean dip with baked tortilla chips
Vegetable tortilla roll-up (tortilla, refried beans, assorted shredded veggies)
Assorted vegetables (tomato, onion, cucumber) in cottage cheese
Broccoli, cauliflower, or carrots with melted cheddar cheese or sprinkled parmesan cheese
Coleslaw and crackers
Broccoli salad (broccoli, mayo, raisins, a little sugar)
Whipped sweet potatoes with cinnamon and brown sugar
*Make food fun by creating designs. For example, use carrots as a tree base and broccoli florets as thelimbs. Ranch dressing can play the part of sand.
Box heOutside
hink
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Fruit ideas (may meet more than one component)
Fresh fruit made into shapes-be creative! Turn an apple into a sail boat or use various fruits to
make a face
Banana pudding (using sliced banana)
Jello with sufficient added fruit
Vanilla yogurt with fresh strawberries or blueberries
Apples or bananas dipped in peanut butter and rolled in crisp rice cereal
Ice cream cone filled with fruit pieces (with an optional granola topping)
Rice cakes topped with fresh fruit
*Trail mix made of dried apricots, cranberries, raisins, pretzel twists, and cheerios
Smoothies made with sufficient amount of fruit (whole fruit, not juice)
Baked apples
Graham cracker smackers (graham cracker squares made into a sandwich with peanut butter
and fruit)
Frozen banana pops (bananas coated with vanilla yogurt and graham cracker crumbs prior tofreezing)
Waldorf salad (apples, raisins, mayo, chopped nuts)
Assorted fruit (blueberries, pineapple) in cottage cheese
Angel food cake or waffle square topped with fresh strawberries
Fruit pie or cobbler
English muffin half topped with cinnamon applesauce
Fresh fruit kabobs
Banana slices topped with peanut butter
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Sweet vs. Non-Sweet Creditable Grain/Bread Foods
Sweet grain/bread foods must be made with enriched or whole grain flour and may be credited as a breadserving at breakfast and snack only. Prepackaged grain/bread products must have enriched flour ormeal or whole grains as the first ingredient listed on the package. No more than two sweet breakfastitems and no more than two sweet snack items may be served per week (not to exceed four sweet items perweek). Some examples of sweet and non-sweet items are listed below:
Sweet Items Non-Sweet Items
BrowniesCake (all varieties, frosted or unfrosted)Cereal BarsCoffee CakeCookies (all kinds)Crackers (flavored or sugared graham crackers, iced
animal crackers, sweet sandwich crackers)DoughnutsFrench Toast with powdered sugar and/or syrup
Grain Fruit BarsGranola BarsMuffins/ Quick breadsPancakes with syrupPie Crust (dessert pies, fruit turnovers and
meat/meat alternate pies)Sweet RollToaster PastryWaffles with syrup
BagelsBarleyBatter type coatingBiscuitsBreakfast Cereals (cooked)Breads (white, wheat, whole wheat, French, Italian)Bread Sticks (hard and soft)Bread Type CoatingBulgur or Cracked Wheat
BunsChow Mein NoodlesCornbreadCroissantsCrackers (saltines, savory snack crackers, plain
graham or plain animal crackers)CroutonsEgg Roll Skins, Won Ton WrappersEnglish MuffinsFrench Toast (plain)Macaroni (all shapes)Noodles (all varieties)
Pancakes (plain)Pasta (all shapes)Pita Bread (white, wheat, whole wheat)Pizza CrustPretzelsRavioli (noodle only)Rice (enriched white or brown)Rolls (white, wheat, whole wheat, potato)Stuffing (dry)Tortillas (wheat, corn)Tortilla Chips (enriched, whole grain)
Taco ShellsWaffles (plain)
For age appropriate serving sizes that meet the grain/bread requirement, refer to A Guide to Crediting Foods ,Exhibit A--Grains/Breads for the Food Based Alternatives on the Child Nutrition Programs.
Please remember that accompaniments to these foods may contain more fat, sugar or salt than others. Thisshould be a consideration when deciding how often to serve them.
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Grains/Breads Requirement for Child Care Food Program
Refer to A Guide to Crediting Foods regarding criteria for determiningacceptable Grains/Breads and minimum serving sizes.
Exhibit A – Grains/Breads for the Food Based Alternatives on the ChildNutrition Programs1
Group A Minimum Serving Size for Group A
Bread Type CoatingBread Sticks (hard)Chow Mein NoodlesCrackers (saltines and snack crackers)CroutonsPretzels (hard)Stuffing (dry) note: weights apply to bread instuffing
1 serving = 20gm or 0.7 oz.¾ serving = 15 gm or 0.5 oz.½ serving = 10 gm or 0.4 oz.¼ serving = 5 gm or 0.2 oz.
Group B Minimum Serving Size for Group B
BagelsBatter Type Coating
BiscuitsBreads (white, wheat, whole wheat, French,Italian)Buns (hamburger and hot dog)Crackers (graham crackers - all shapes, animalcrackers)Egg Roll Skins, Won Ton WrappersEnglish MuffinsPita Bread (white, wheat, whole wheat)Pizza Crust
Pretzels (soft)Rolls (white, wheat, whole wheat, potato)Tortillas (wheat or corn)Tortilla Chips (enriched or whole grain)Taco Shells
1 serving = 25gm or 0.9 oz.¾ serving = 19 gm or 0.7 oz.
½ serving = 13 gm or 0.5 oz.¼ serving = 6 gm or 0.2 oz.
Group C Minimum Serving Sizes for Group C
Cookies2 (plain)
CornbreadCorn MuffinsCroissantsPancakesPie Crust (dessert pies2, fruit turnovers3,
and meat meat/alternate pies)Waffles
1 serving = 31gm or 1.1 oz.¾ serving = 23 gm or 0.8 oz.½ serving = 16 gm or 0.6 oz.¼ serving = 8 gm or 0.3 oz.
1. Some of the following foods or their accompaniments may contain more sugar, salt and/or fat than others.This should be a consideration when deciding how often to serve them.
2. Allowed only for supplements (snacks) served under the CCFP.
3. Allowed only for supplements (snacks) served under the CCFP and for breakfasts served under the CCFP.
4. Refer to program regulations for the appropriate serving size for snacks and meals served to children ages 1through 5 in the CCFP. Breakfast cereals are traditionally served as a breakfast item but may be served inmeals other than breakfast.
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EXHIBIT A (continued)
Group D Minimum Serving Size for Group D
Doughnuts3 (cake and yeast raised, unfrosted)Granola Bars3 (plain)Muffins/Quick Breads (all except corn)Sweet Roll3 (unfrosted)Toaster Pastry3 (unfrosted)
1 serving = 50 gm or 1.8 oz.¾ serving = 38 gm or 1.3 oz.½ serving = 25 gm or.9 oz.¼ serving = 13 gm or 0.5 oz.
Group E Minimum Serving Size for Group E Cookies 2 (with nuts, raisins, chocolate pieces,and/or fruit purees)Doughnuts 3 (cake and yeast raised, frosted, orglazed)French ToastGrain Fruit Bars3 Granola Bars3 (with nuts, raisins, chocolate pieces,and/or fruit)Sweet Rolls3 (frosted)Toaster Pastry (frosted)
1 serving = 63gm or 2.2 oz.¾ serving = 47 gm or 1.7 oz.½ serving = 31 gm or 1.1 oz.¼ serving = 16 gm or 0.6 oz.
Group F Minimum Serving Size for Group F
Cake2 (plain, unfrosted)
Coffee Cake3
1 serving = 75 gm or 2.7 oz.
¾ serving = 56 gm or 2.0 oz.½ serving = 38 gm or 1.3 oz.¼ serving = 19 gm or 0.7 oz.
Group G Minimum Serving Size for Group G
Brownies2 (plain)Cake2 (all varieties, frosted)
1 serving = 115 gm or 4 oz.¾ serving = 86 gm or 3 oz.½ serving = 58 gm or 2 oz.¼ serving = 29 gm or 1 oz.
Group H Minimum Serving Size for Group H
BarleyBreakfast Cereals4 (cooked)
Bulgur or Cracked WheatMacaroni (all shapes)Noodles (all varieties)Pasta (all shapes)Ravioli (noodle only)Rice (enriched white or brown)
1 serving = ½ cup cooked (or 25 gmdry)
Group I Minimum Serving Size for Group I
Ready to eat breakfast cereal4 (cold, dry) 1serving = ¾ cup or 1 oz, whichever is less
1. Some of the following foods or their accompaniments may contain more sugar, salt and/or fat than others.This should be a consideration when deciding how often to serve them.
2. Allowed only for supplements (snacks) served under the CCFP.
3. Allowed only for snacks and for breakfasts served under the CCFP.
4. Refer to program regulations for the appropriate serving size for snacks and meals served to children ages 1through 5 in the CCFP. Breakfast cereals are traditionally served as a breakfast item but may be served inmeals other than breakfast.
Note: Only ready-to-eat breakfast cereals with 10 grams of sugar or less perserving as stated on the Nutrition Facts label on the cereal box are allowed under
the CCFP.
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Sample Cereals with10 Grams of Sugar or
Less per Serving
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Serving Amounts for Common Grains/Breads
Some products, such as crackers, come packaged loose or in a box or bag. For these products,the serving sizes were calculated using FDA Standards of Identity. Contractors can simplymeasure out either the standard cup or fraction of a cup serving size or use the individual itemcount listed. For products such as bagels, pita bread and English muffins that reasonably canbe cut, portion sizes are in halves and quarters.
Name of Item 1-5 year olds(1/2 serving)
6-12 year olds(1 serving)
Animal Crackers*Each 5 9By Cup 1/4 cup 1/2 cup
Bagels (all varieties)Small or mini 1/2 13” diameter 1/4 1/2
“Bear” Crackers (no frosting or filling)*Each 13 25
By cup 1/4 cup 1/3 cupButter Crackers (includes club)
SquareRectangleLarge rectangleSmall rectangleRoundsBite sizeBite size by cup
23144101/4 cup
45287201/3 cup
Cheese Crackers Small square
Various shapesFishTwigsBite sizeRoundSnack stick
10
41051045
20
72010
20710
Cornbread (with or without jalepenos)By cubic inches 3x3 5x5
English Muffin (all varieties)Each 1/4 1/2
Graham Crackers (no chocolate or frosting)* Squares
Large rectanglesSmall rectangles
2
14
4
28
Pita Bread4” diameter 1/2 1
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Pretzels (hard) 1 ring3 ringThin (3¼” x 2¾” x ¼”)Rod (7½” x ½” x ½”)Dutch pretzel (2¾” x 2 5/8” x 5/8”)Log (3” x ½”)Sticks (2½” x 1/8”)
Thin sticks, rings, bite size by cup
54211220
1/4 cup
107422440
1/2 cupRice or Rye CakesSmall or miniLarge
52
103
Saltine CrackersSquareLarge round
41
72
Soup and Oyster CrackersEachBy cup
10 201/3 cup
Tortillas, Corn
5” diameter7” diameter 11/2 21
Tortillas, Flour4” diameter6” diameter
11/2
21
Tortilla Chips (includes Enriched corn orcornmeal)Each 8 14
Whole Wheat CrackersEach 3 5
*Graham crackers and animal crackers are in Group B. One serving is 25 grams and ½ serving is 13 grams. All other crackers are in Group A. One serving is 20 grams and ½ serving is 10 grams. (Adapted: IowaDepartment of Education, CACFP).
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P l a n n i n g W o r k s h e e t f o r C h i l d r e n
F o r e a c h d a y o f t h e w e e k , w r i t e d o w n t h e m e n u s f o r t h e m e a l s e r v e d .
N a m e o f C h i l d C a r e F a c i l i t y :________
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C h i l d m e a l p a t t e r n
f o o d c o m p o n e n t s :
M O N D A Y
T U E S D A Y
W E D N E S D A
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T H U R S D A Y
F R I D A Y
M i l k
V e g e t a b l e / F r u i t / J u i c e
B R E A K F A S T
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M i l k
M e a t / M e a t A l t e r n a t e
V e g e t a b l e o r F r u i t
V e g e t a b l e o r F r u i t
L U N C H
G r a i n s / B r e a d s
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M i l k
M e a t / M e a t A l t e r n a t e
V e g e t a b l e / F r u i t / J u i c e
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G r a i n s / B r e a d s
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Menu Planning Checklist
Use this checklist as a reminder when planning menus. Remember that menus mustmeet the CCFP meal requirements in order to be reimbursed for those meals or snacks.
Does the menu meet the meal pattern requirements of the Child Care FoodProgram?
Is a good source of vitamin C served at least once per day?
Is a good source of vitamin A served at least twice per week?
Does the menu include a variety of different foods from each meal componentgroup?
Are seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables incorporated into the menu?
Do the food choices have appealing colors and textures?
Are new foods included along with some favorite foods?
Are meals modified as necessary to meet children’s special dietary needs (e.g.lactose intolerance, food allergies, etc.)
Are foods safe for young children (e.g. grapes cut in half)
Is juice served no more than once per day?
Are sweets served no more than twice per week at breakfast and twice per week atsnack?
Are fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables and/or fruits served at least twice per week at breakfast and twice per week at snack?
If cereal is served, does it contain 10 grams of sugar or less?
If prepackaged grains/breads are served, is the first ingredient listed on thepackage enriched flour or meal or whole grain?
If fruit juice is served, is it 100% juice, pasteurized, and fortified or naturally high invitamin C?
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I n d i c a t e M e a l T y p e
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Breakfast Calculation Chart
Column A Ages of Children
Column BServing Size by
Age GroupMultiply
Column B by
Column C
Column CThe Number of Children (and
Staff) to beServed
Column DTotal Amount of
Component
Needed
MILK 1-2 years 4 ounces (1/2 cup) X =
3-5 years 6 ounces (3/4 cup) X =
6-12 years 8 ounces (1 cup) X =
Staff 8 ounces (1 cup) X =
Total amount needed, in ounces
÷ 128 ounces of milk (1 gallon)or ÷32 ounces of milk (1 quart)
VEGETABLES/FRUITS
1-2 years .25 cup (1/4 cup) X =3-5 years .5 cup (1/2 cup) X =
6-12 years .5 cup (1/2 cup) X =
Staff .5 cup (1/2 cup) X =
Total amount needed, in cups
÷ .25 (1/4 cups)
GRAINS/BREADS1-2 years .5 serving or .25 cup X =
3-5 years .5 serving or .33 cup X =
6-12 years 1 serving or.75 cup X =
Staff 1 serving or .75 cup X =
Total amount needed, in servings or cups÷ .5 (1/2 cups)*
*Only grain/bread items served in cups need to be divided by .5 (1/2 cup).
Column EFood Item
Column FServing Amount
Required(from Column D)
Divide Column Fby Column G
Column GServings per
Purchase Unit, EP(from Column 3)
Column HPurchase Amount
÷ =
÷ =
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Lunch/Supper Calculation Chart
Column A Ages of
Children
Column BServing Size by
Age Group
Multiply
Column B byColumn C
Column CThe Number of
Children (and
Staff) to beServed
Column DTotal Amount of
ComponentNeeded
MILK 1-2 years 4 ounces (1/2 cup) X =
3-5 years 6 ounces (3/4 cup) X =
6-12 years 8 ounces (1 cup) X =
Staff 8 ounces (1 cup) X =
Total amount needed, in ounces
÷ 128 ounces of milk (1 gallon)or ÷32 ounces of milk (1 quart)
VEGETABLES/FRUITS1-2 years .25 cup (1/4 cup) X =
3-5 years .5 cup (1/2 cup) X =
6-12 years .75 cup (3/4 cup) X =Staff .75 cup (3/4 cup) X =
Total amount needed, in cups
÷ .25 (1/4 cups)
÷ 2*
GRAINS/BREADS1-2 years .5 serving or .25 cup X =
3-5 years .5 serving or .25 cup X =
6-12 years 1 serving or .5 cup X =
Staff 1 serving or .5 cup X =
Total amount needed, in servings or cups
÷ .5 (1/2 cups)**MEAT/MEAT ALTERNATES
1-2 years 1 ounce or .25 cup X =
3-5 years 1.5 ounces or .375 cup X =
6-12 years 2 ounces or .5 cup X =
Staff 2 ounces or .5 cup X =
Total amount needed, in ounces or cups
÷ .25 (1/4 cups)****Two different vegetables and fruits are required, so total must be divided by 2.**Only grain/bread items served in cups need to be divided by .5 (1/2 cup).***Only beans served in cups need to be divided by .25 (1/4 cup).
Column EFood Item
Column FServing Amount
Required(from Column D)
Divide Column Fby Column G
Column GServings per
Purchase Unit, EP(from Column 3)
Column HPurchase Amount
÷ =
÷ =
÷ =
÷ =
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Snack Calculation Chart
Column A Ages of Children
Column BServing Size by
Age GroupMultiply
Column B byColumn C
Column CThe Number of Children (and
Staff) to be
Served
Column DTotal Amount of
ComponentNeeded
MILK 1-2 years 4 ounces (1/2 cup) X =
3-5 years 4 ounces (1/2 cup) X =
6-12 years 8 ounces (1 cup) X =
Staff 8 ounces (1 cup) X =
Total amount needed, in ounces
÷ 128 ounces of milk (1 gallon)or ÷32 ounces of milk (1 quart)
VEGETABLES/FRUITS1-2 years .5 cup (1/2 cup) X =
3-5 years .5 cup (1/2 cup) X =6-12 years .75 cup (3/4 cup) X =
Staff .75 cup (3/4 cup) X =
Total amount needed, in cups
÷ .25 (1/4 cups)
GRAINS/BREADS1-2 years .5 serving or .25 cup X =
3-5 years .5 serving or .25 cup X =
6-12 years 1 serving or .5 cup X =
Staff 1 serving or .5 cup X =
Total amount needed, in servings or cups
÷ .5 (1/2 cups)*MEAT/MEAT ALTERNATES
1-2 years .5 ounce or .125 cup X =
3-5 years .5 ounce or .125 cup X =
6-12 years 1 ounce or .25 cup X =
Staff 1 ounce or .25 cup X =
Total amount needed, in ounces or cups
÷ .25 (1/4 cups)***Only grain/bread items served in cups need to be divided by .5 (1/2 cup).**Only beans served in cups need to be divided by .25 (1/4 cup).
Column EFood Item
Column FServing Amount
Required(from Column D)
Divide Column Fby Column G
Column GServings per
Purchase Unit, EP(from Column 3)
Column HPurchase Amount
÷ =
÷ =
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County Health Departments
Environmental Health Office Phone Numbers
County Phone Number County Phone Number
Alachua 352.334.7930 Madison 850.973.5003x130
Baker 904.259.3569 Manatee 941.748.0747x1325
Bay 850.872.4455 Marion 352.622.7744
Bradford 904.964.5853 Martin 772.221.4090
Brevard 321.454.7105 Miami-Dade 305.623.3500
Broward 954.467.4854 Monroe 305.289.2724
Calhoun 850.674.5645 Nassau 904.277.7284
Charlotte 941.743.1266 Okaloosa 850.833.9247
Citrus 352.527.5280 Okeechobee 863.462.5806
Clay 904.269.6341x156 Orange 407.836.2550
Collier 239.403.2499x5528 Osceola 407.343.2075
Columbia 386.758.1058 Palm Beach 561.355.3052DeSoto 863.993.4604x109 Pasco 727.841.4221
Dixie 352.498.1360 Pinellas 727.507.4346
Duval 904.630.3260 Polk 863.519.8330x1201
Escambia 850.595.6700 Putnam 386.326.3200
Flagler 386.437.7358 St. Johns 904.823.2514
Franklin 850.653.2111x118 St. Lucie 772.873.4931
Gadsden 850.875.7223 Santa Rosa 850.983.5275
Gilchrist 352.463.3120x123 Sarasota 941.378.6134
Glades 863.946.0212 Seminole 407.665.3606
Gulf 850.227.1276 Sumter 352.793.7133Hamilton 386.792.1414 Suwannee 386.362.2708
Hardee 863.773.4161 Taylor 386.362.2708
Hendry 863.674.4047. Union 904.496.3211
Hernando 352.540.6800 Volusia 386.736.5583
Highlands 863.386.6045 Wakulla 850.926.2558
Hillsborough 813.307.8015 Walton 850.892.8021
Holmes 850.547.8500 Washington 850.638.6240
Indian River 772.794.7440
Jackson 850.482.9887
Jefferson 850.342.0170Lafayette 386.294.1321
Lake 352.253.6130
Lee 239.332.9562
Leon 850.487.3166
Levy 352.486.5301
Liberty 850.643.2415
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WIC Local Agency Phone NumbersEffective Date: October 2004(Numbers subject to change)
County Phone Number County Phone Number
Alachua(352) 392-4493 or1-800-494-2543
Highlands (863) 386-6040 ext 256
Baker (904) 259-3233 Hillsborough (813) 307-8074
Bay (850) 872-4666 Holmes (850) 547-0674
Bradford 1-800-494-2543 Indian River (772) 794-7430
Brevard (321) 637-7775 Jackson (850) 482-9874
Broward(954) 767-5110 or(954) 767-5111
Jefferson(850) 342-0167 or 1-800-416-4123
Calhoun (850) 674-3806 Lafayette 1-800-494-2543
Charlotte (941) 255-7600 Lake (352) 589-6424 ext 5
Citrus (352) 726-5222 Lee (239) 344-2000
Clay (904) 276-2610 Leon(850) 487-3158 and 1-800-416-4123
Collier (239) 774-8208 Levy 1-800-494-2543
Columbia 1-800-494-2543 Liberty (850) 643-2415
DeSoto (863) 993-4605 Madison(850) 973-5000 or 1-800-416-4123
Dixie 1-800-494-2543 Manatee(941) 748-0747 ext1292 or 1368
Duval (904) 630-3290 Marion(352) 622-1161 and(352) 629-0137 ext2124
Escambia (850) 595-6670 Martin (772) 221-4986
Flagler (386) 437-7294 Miami-Dade (786) 336-1300
Franklin(850) 487-3158 or 1-800-416-4123
Monroe
Key West (305) 293-1742, Marathon (305)289-2718, Tavernier(305) 853-3241
Gadsden (850) 875-7200 ext 344 Nassau (904) 845-2660
Gilchrist (352) 392-4493 Okaloosa (850) 833-9254
Glades (863) 946-0707 Okeechobee (863) 462-5795
Gulf
Port St. Joe (850) 227-7231 ext 118,Wewahitchka (850)872-4666
Orange (407) 836-2623
Hamilton 1-800-494-2543 Osceola(407) 343-2085 and(407) 343-2090
Hardee 1-800-765-5942 Palm Beach (561) 840-0171
Hendry(863) 674-4078 and(863) 983-1494
Pasco (727) 869-3900
Hernando (352) 754-4076
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WIC Local Agency Phone Numbers (continued)
Pinellas
St. Petersburg (727)824-6900, Largo (727)588-4040, Clearwater(727) 298-2530,
Pinellas Park (727) 547-7780, Tarpon Springs(727) 942-5457
Taylor(850) 584-5087 or 1-800-416-4123
Polk 1-800-POLKWIC (1-800-765-5942)
Union (352) 392-4493
Putnam (386) 326-3217University of MiamiPed: ACCWIC
(305) 585-7847
St. Johns(904) 825-5055 and(904) 825-5074
Volusia(386)-274-0668 or 1-866-WICFOOD
St. Lucie(772) 462-3900, FortPierce (772) 462-3900
Wakulla (850) 926-3591
Santa Rosa (850) 983-5250 Walton (850) 892-8020 ext 114Sarasota (941) 861-2929 Washington (850) 638-6240 ext 136
Seminole (407) 665-3705 State WIC Office1-800-342-3556 or(850) 245-4202
Sumter 1-800-494-2543
Suwannee 1-800-494-2543
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Answer Key
Meal Pattern and Policy Challenge (page 11)
Fruit juice must not be served more than once a day:
• Fruit juice is served at breakfast and snack Monday.
Fresh, frozen or canned vegetables and/or fruits (whole) must be served at leasttwice a week at breakfast and twice a week at snack:
• Only one vegetable or fruit (cucumber/celery sticks) is served at snack this week.
Good vitamin A sources must be served a minimum of twice a week and must comefrom vegetables and fruits:
• Only one good source of vitamin A is served this week.
Good vitamin C sources must be served daily and must come from vegetables andfruits or fruit juice:
• Tuesday is missing a good source of vitamin C.
No more than two sweet grain/bread breakfast items and no more than two sweet
grain/bread snack items may be served per week:
• Frosted animal crackers, blueberry muffin, and an oatmeal cookie are served at snack this week. This totals three sweet grain/bread snack items.
Meal Pattern:
• There is no grain/bread Monday at lunch. • There is only one fruit or vegetable offered Wednesday at lunch. • There is no milk offered Friday at breakfast.
Case Study (page 19)
1. Nutritional needs of children: served fat-free or lowfat milk instead of whole milk
2. CCFP policy: served 2 (different) items from the Vegetable/Fruit component group
3. Introducing new foods: allowed children to decide what they will taste and eat
4. Role modeling: eaten the same foods that the children are being served
5. Food precautions: served fish without bones
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Creditable or Not? (page 24)
1. Milkshake – Yes, but only the liquid milk counts toward meeting the milk requirement
2. Tomato Soup – Yes, 1 cup of reconstituted soup will yield ¼ C vegetable
3. Jell-o – No, but fruit in jello can count towards the fruit requirement as long as there is at least 1/8cup per serving
4. Cranberry juice – Yes, but it must be 100% juice, and fortified with 100% vitamin C
5. Apple cider – Yes, but it must be 100 % juice, pasteurized, and fortified with 100% vitamin C
6. Spaghetti sauce – Yes, if at least 1/8 cup per serving is provided
7. Potatoes – No, potatoes are a vegetable
8. Cream cheese – No, cream cheese is not creditable due to its low nutrient value
9. Bacon – No, bacon is not creditable due to its low nutrient value
10. Tofu – No, tofu is not creditable because there is no standard of identity
11. Cheese product – No, anything labeled “cheese product” is not creditable
12. Frozen yogurt – No, frozen yogurt is not creditable due to its low nutrient value
Using the Quick Reference Guide (page 49)
Food Item Amount to Buy
Chicken, Drumstick (with bone and skin)7.7 lbs
Round-up to 8 lbs
Rice, brown, long grain (instant, dry)1.4 lbs
Round-up to 2 lbs
Peas & Carrots, frozen3.7 lbs
Round-up to 4 lbs
Peaches, sliced, canned (No. 10) .9 canRound-up to 1 #10 can
Determine how many pounds of chicken drumsticks you will need to purchase for38 children ages 6 to 12:
7.7 ÷ 3 = 2.56 (2.6)7.7 + 2.6 = 10.3 (10.5)
Food Item Amount to Buy
Chicken, Drumstick (with bone and skin) 10.5 lbs
Determine how many pounds of chicken drumsticks you will need to purchase for38 children ages 1 to 2:
7.7 ÷ 3 = 2.56 (2.6)
7.7 – 2.6 = 5.1 (5.5)
Food Item Amount to Buy
Chicken, Drumstick (with bone and skin) 5.5 lbs
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