Smart Hydration for Kids
Keeping children properly hydrated is important for many reasons. Hydration helps maintain body
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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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Healthy Lunch Swaps
When you provide meals and snacks to the children you care for, you are helping nourish children’s bodies to grow and develop. The
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Using Leftovers Safely
When you have food left over from a meal, whether it’s vegetable trimmings from homemade soup or portions of a rotisserie chicken not
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Sustainable Eating
Eating sustainably is much more than eating a plant-based or vegan diet.
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Smoke Alarms at Home
Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms
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International Foods for Kids
Children make up our country’s most ethnically diverse age group. By 2060, it’s predicted that foreign-born citizens will rise to 69 million (or
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