Build The Meal
Milk
Fruit/Vegetable
Grain
How much milk is required at lunch for a 3-5 year old?
3/4 cup
Can potatoes count as a vegetable at lunch?
Yes
At what age can solid foods introduced to a baby in cacfp?
around 6 months, but as long as the parents are ready and give you the okay.
What should you do after all the kids are sitting at the table?
record the meal(circle) and then make sure you are sitting at the table with the kids with your own plate.
Name all 5 components required for lunch?
Milk
Meat/ Meat alternative
Fruit
Vegetable
Grain
What is the fruit/vegetable serving size for a 3 year old at lunch?
1/4 cup
Can cheese count as a meat alternate at breakfast?
Yes
A parent send a 3-oz bottle for an infant, but CACFP guidelines list a larger amount. Can the meal still be claimed?
Yes, cacpf allows on-demand feeding for infants.
Where would you find where the allergies for a child is?
on blue sheet on the cabinet
Is this meal reimbursable: Milk, Chicken, rice and corn? Why? Or Why not?
No the meal is not reimbursable. The fruit components is missing.
How much meat is required at lunch for at 1 year old/
1/4 cup
A child has a milk allergy- What are your options for A milk replacement?
Either Soy milk, which we provide or almond, or Lactose milk are also creditable
What 2 milk options are creditable for infants under 1 year?
Breastmilk and iron fortified infant formula
What are the times for meals: Breakfast, Lunch and PM snack
6:30- 7:30
11:15-11:45
2:30- 3
Is yogurt and fruit a reimbursable snack? Why or Why not?
Yes it is, The snack has 2 components that can be reimbursable.
You have 12 3 year old. How many total cups of Fruit do you need for snack, including the teachers portions
7 cups
Can a child have seconds of one component if they didn’t finish another?
Yes, do not withhold food from children.
Yes, you must follow the parents feeding instructions. Breastmilk alone is creditable
What are at least 4 food related things you should have in your room so your ready for the day?
Plates, napkins, food gloves, table spray, soap, bibs
Create a reimbursable lunch for a 4 years old using the plate and food cards.
Example:
chicken
corn
peaches
rice
milk
You are serviced Sloppy joes, corn, pears and a bun for lunch. What are the portion sizes for a 4 year old?
Sloppy joe- 1/3 cup
Corn- 1/4 cup
Pears- 1/4 cup
Bun- 1 Bun
Milk- 3/4 cup
Creditable vs non Creditable vs Sometimes
Food cards
Smoothie - Sometimes
Granola Bar- Not Creditable
Cheese Sauce- Not Creditable
Peanut Butter- Yes
Build a creditable meal for an 8 month old with the following options cards:
breastmilk/ formula
mashed vegetables
infant cereal
From start to finish what is the best practice for keeping everything clean and sanitized
Key Points
Wash hands before anything
Wash tables with soap and water
Sanitize table for at least 1 minute
wipe off excess water/sanitize off tables
Use gloves if touching food
after the meal: wipe off any food off the table/chairs with soap and water, sanitize
sweep