MILK… Part of a Healthy Eating Pattern
CACFP Creditable Milk – NEW RULE All of these types of milk are
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A Guide to Greens
Spinach, Romaine and iceberg lettuce might be the most popular leafy greens, but
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USDA CACFP Crediting Handbook (March 2026)
The handbook has been rewritten to align with current USDA policy wording and
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SUSTAINABILITY CLAIMS & WHAT THEY MEAN
Food Labels give you information about a food product, including preparation instructions, best
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Understanding Portion Sizes For CACFP Meal Pattern Guidelines
Understanding portion sizes for different meal components is an important part of complying
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Sodium in Children’s Diets
Sodium is an essential nutrient required for maintaining proper blood pressure in our bodies. Most of the sodium we eat comes in the
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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
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Protect Your Family from the Effects of Lead
Good nutrition is one way to protect your family. Lead is a metal that our bodies don’t need. Too much lead in our
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (or omega-3s) are a type of unsaturated fat and are considered essential nutrients. Omega-3s are important for all the
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Carb Counting Basics
Carbohydrates (“carbs”) are a macronutrient, providing the body with a large amount of nutrients it needs. Once eaten, carbs are converted into glucose,
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