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Potassium: The Essential Nutrient
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Potassium is an essential nutrient that is naturally present in many foods and
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Super Foods
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The term “superfood” refers to foods that offer maximum nutritional benefits for minimal
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Benefits of Vitamin C
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a nutrient your body needs to form blood
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Calculating Added Sugar
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Calculating the Added Sugars Limit for Breakfast Cereals in the Child and Adult
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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
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Remember the PASS word: Pull – Aim – Squeeze – Sweep
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Holiday Note

Holiday Note If you claim meals/snacks served to day care children on a holiday, you must submit a holiday note of explanation signed
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CACFP Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Centers

Child and Adult Care Food Program Federal Reimbursement Rates Child Care Centers The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets the reimbursement rates
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CACFP Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Homes

Child and Adult Care Food Program Federal Reimbursement Rates Child Care Homes The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets the reimbursement rates
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Food Safety During COVID-19

Food safety is the safe handling and preparation of food. Maintaining healthy food safety practices is important because young children are one of
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Whole Grain-Rich Tortilla Chip Examples

Tortilla/Corn Chips All grains served on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) must be enriched, whole grain, or whole grain-rich (WGR). Corn
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