Plant-Based Diets
A plant-based diet is a diet consisting of mainly plant foods such as beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, grains, fruits and vegetables. Many plant-based pre-made foods mimic the taste and/or texture of animal-based foods.
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We are doing our part to combat the virus by allowing much of the ACD staff to continue day-to-day operations from the safety of their homes.
Field monitors are returning to in-person reviews. If your childcare is open for business, you must let your field monitor in to conduct a review.
Field monitors are returning to in-person reviews. If your childcare is open for business, you must let your field monitor in to conduct a review.
Policy and Terms
This project is funded at least in part by USDA funds through the Michigan Department of Education and/or the Illinois State Board of Education.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.This institution is an equal opportunity provider.