MEAL RULES
When must meals be recorded?
At the time of service.
How many components are required for snack?
2 of the 5 components.
Who should serve themselves during family style meals?
Children and adults.
When should children wash hands?
Before and after meals.
A child vomits at the table. What is the FIRST thing you do?
Remove children from the meal area.
What 3 things must be counted during meals?
Meals served, milks opened, and adults eating.
Name the 5 CACFP meal components.
Milk, Fruit, Vegetable, Grain, Meat/Meat Alternate.
Should adults eat with children?
Yes.
What should be cleaned before and after meals?
Tables and food surfaces.
What food should be thrown away after vomiting occurs?
ALL food.
True or False: Meals can be entered later in the day.
False.
What 3 nutrition goals are encouraged in CACFP foods?
Whole grains, low sugar, low sodium/low fat.
True or False: Children should be forced to try foods.
False.
Why might teachers serve sick children meals?
To reduce the spread of germs.
Who should be notified if a child vomits during a meal?
Janitor, kitchen staff, and health staff.
How long should breakfast and lunch last?
30 minutes.
What can replace the grain at breakfast up to 3 times per week?
Meat or meat alternate.
What should adults model during meals?
Positive healthy eating behaviors.
Where should water be placed during meals?
On a separate table/cart.
A teacher brings outside food without approval. Is this allowed?
No.
True or False: If a child arrives late and is hungry, they should still be fed.
True.
Where is allergy information located?
The Lincoln kitchen binder.
What should adults do if a child refuses food?
Re-offer and encourage, but never force.
Name one choking hazard precaution teachers should take.
Monitor foods and supervise children while eating.
A child does not want to eat. What should staff do?
Offer the meal, encourage, but never force them to eat.