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1 Welcome to April Afternoon Tea! Log in to do list: Sign in with your first and last name Listening as a group? Type your organizations name and all group members into the chat box In order to receive a certificate of participation every person must be registered with a separate address. You can additional registrants to dcourtney@doe.mass.edu 1

2 Child and Adult Care Food Program New Meal Pattern Fiscal Year 2017 Serving Meals

3 In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C ; (2) fax: (202) ; or (3) program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 3

4 You ve got mail! 4

5 It states that "parent/guardian may provide 1 component for medical or special dietary needs. "What are we supposed to do for students that have allergies to almost every food and the parent must provide all meals? Is this allowed?. 5

6 If a child has come to the US from another culture (Poland, Cambodia etc.) and refuses to eat the school food, can the parent send in their ethnic food for the child, during an adjustment period? 6

7 Can children bring in a healthy food (breakfast sandwich) from a restaurant for breakfast? A couple of parents have this as a morning routine we don t count the child in the meal count when this happens. 7

8 Would a rice cake count as a grain component to serve for snack? And can butter be used on whole wheat toast? 8

9 Is there a one month transition for 2 year olds to switch children from whole milk to low-fat milk? 9

10 Many staff are on diets for weight loss or low carb for diabetes etc. so they do not eat the school lunch is this a problem? Many bring their own salad or veg. mix. 10

11 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday B F: Applesauce G: Oatmeal M: Cheerios F: Banana slices G: WG Bread F: Pineapple G: WG Corn Muffin F: Orange slices G: Vanilla Yogurt F: Blueberries A F: Strawberries G: WG crackers F: Watermelon G: WG Tortilla Chips M: Cottage Cheese F: Diced Peaches F: Applesauce G: WG Crackers F: Pears M: Cheddar Cheese L V : Diced potatoes G: WG roll M: Baked Fish F: Orange slices M: Ground turkey & Shredded Cheese G: WG tortilla V: Lettuce and Slice Tomato F: Diced peaches M: Pulled Chicken G: Brown Rice V: Corn V: Small Side salad M & G: Veggie Lasagna F: Pineapple V: Asparagus M & V: Beef Shepherd's Pie G: WG Diner Roll F: Apple Slices P V: Cucumber slices M: Cottage cheese V: Sliced Bell Pepper G: WG Pita Bread F: Pineapple Salsa G: WG Pita Chips M: Mozzarella Cheese V: Sliced Tomatoes G: Carrot sticks M: Hummus S M: Turkey Burger G: WG Bun V: Zucchini F: Blackberries M & G: American Chop Suey (WG elbows) V: Broccoli F: Papaya chunks M: BBQ Chicken V: Green Beans G: Brown Rice F: Sliced Mango M: Roast Turkey F: Pears V: Butternut Squash G: WG Bread M: Hamburger F: Sliced Kiwi 11 G: WG Bun V: Cucumber & Tomato Salad Unflavored Fat Free (UFF) Milk served at all Breakfast, Lunch & Supper Meals

12 Menu checklist All menus must be pre-planned and posted BEFORE the meal. If you change a menu item the day of, you must edit the menu to reflect foods served. You must indicate if a grain is whole grain rich on the menu. You must describe the fluid milk you are serving : Is it Whole, 1% or Fat free? Is it flavored or unflavored? 12

13 Game Plan / Agenda Serving different age groups Frying onsite Food as a punishment or reward Water Meal accommodations and food substitutions Meal service adventure: Family Style Offer versus Serve Top 10 Changes Homework 13

14 By the end of this hour You will be able to serve reimbursable meals to children ages 1-18 in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. 14

15 Serving different age groups When serving pre-school age children consider cutting up foods in to safe bite size pieces. Teaching table manners Encourage acceptance of new foods When serving school age children minimum portion sizes for 6-12 and are the same. Consider offering larger portions to teens. Encourage independent choice from a variety of healthy foods 15

16 Frying onsite Frying is prohibited as a way of preparing food onsite Frying is defined as submerging food in hot oil or other fat Providers can still saute, pan-fry, and stir-fry Pre-fried frozen foods are creditable but discouraged 16

17 Food as a punishment or reward Ensure that CACFP meal service contributes to the development and socialization of enrolled children The use of food as a punishment or reward is restricted Resource link 17

18 Point out the sensory qualities of food. They encourage your child to try new foods. If you do not eat one more bite, I will be mad. This is kiwi fruit; it s sweet like a strawberry. 18

19 Help your child to recognize when he or she is full. This can prevent overeating. You have to take one more bite before you leave the table. Is your stomach telling you that you re full? 19

20 Reward your child with attention and kind words. Comfort him or her with hugs and talks. Show love by spending time and having fun together. Stop crying and I will give you a cookie. I am sorry you are sad. Come here and let me give you a big hug. 20

21 Water Must be: Potable; safe to drink Must be Freely Available to children upon request throughout the day Offered to young children using visual cues Should be: Offered at snack when fluid milk or juice is not part of the reimbursable meal. Tips on offering water to children 21

22 Meal Accommodations & Food Substitutions Parental Preference Allergies / Medical Condition The Great Greek Goo Yogurt Disabilities 22

23 Meal Accommodations & Food Substitutions Requested by Parents or Guardians Parent/guardian can supply ONE meal component as part of a reimbursable meal or Centers MAY provide a substitution within the meal pattern Meal component MUST meet meal pattern requirements Food item must be creditable Portion must meet minimum requirements 23

24 If a parent requests: When you serve yogurt, I would like my daughter to get The Great Greek Goo Yogurt and I will provide you with enough to ensure she has the proper portion. Every morning I want you to serve my daughter The Great Greek Goo Yogurt instead of toast or other grains. 24

25 Meal Accommodations & Food Substitutions Accommodating children with allergies or medical conditions MUST have medical statement on file and the center MAY provide the substitute If center substitutes within the same component group then the meal is reimbursable In order to claim the meal the child MUST be served all components to meet the CACFP meal pattern 25

26 If a medical professional requests: My patient has a medical condition and requires extra protein to support healthy growth. When you serve yogurt, I would like them to receive a type with 10g of protein per 100g of yogurt. My patient has a medical condition, provide The Great Greek Goo Yogurt instead of fluid milk at all meals. 26

27 Meal Accommodations & Food Substitutions Required to accommodate a disability MUST have medical statement on file with a Authorized medical professional s signature; and a center/provider MUST make the substitution*unless this requires an undue financial burden Center does not have a choice about accommodating they must provide substitution 27

28 Meal Accommodations & Food Substitutions Required to accommodate a disability Substitution may be outside the same component group (follow the medical statement) Meal component MUST meet medical authority s recommendations Centers/Sponsors are not required to provide brand specific food items. Parents can choose to provide one or more meal components 28

29 If a medical professional requests: My patient has a disability which limits there ability to safety consume thin liquids like milk. Serve them a 4 oz portion of a yogurt with 10g of protein per 100g of yogurt instead of fluid milk at all meals. My patient has a disability which limits there ability to safety consume thin liquids like milk. Serve them a 4 oz portion of The Great Greek Goo Yogurt instead of fluid milk at all meals. 29

30 Family Style Meal Service Allows participants to serve themselves from common platters of food with the assistance of supervising adults Goals/Benefits: Encourages a pleasant eating environment, Promotes mealtime as a learning experience by allowing children to serve themselves from common platters of food (with assistance from supervising adults) and Provides educational activities that are centered around food 30

31 Family Style Meal Service In a reimbursable Family Style Meal: The minimum portion size for each meal component must be available on the table Ex: if there are 8 children ages 3-5 at breakfast there must be at least 4 cups of fruit on the table All meal components must be served on the table at the same time Ex. If fruit is held until after the meal to be served as dessert this meal would not be reimbursable Children must be allowed to serve themselves Exception for fluids if served by adults the full portion must be served to each child 31

32 Family Style Meal Service In a reimbursable Family Style Meal: One or more of the supervising adults must participate in the meal. This supervising adult is responsible for actively encouraging each child to serve themselves the full portion of each food. Child can refuse one food item Child does not need to take the full minimum portion in order for the meal to be reimbursable Family style meal service can be targeted at one food item. 32

33 How does this work? 33

34 Use the power of choice 34

35 Family Style Dishes Turkey Broccoli Bake 1/2 C vegetable 2oz meat Recipe Here 35

36 Offer Vs Serve (OVS) All the required meal components must be offered to each child participant, and each child participant may decline some of the meal Minimum portion size of each food item must be offered in a unit Goals: Reduce food waste Allow children to choose foods they want to eat while maintaining the nutritional value of the meal 36

37 Background terms reminder Meal Component: One of the food groups that comprise a reimbursable meal. Food item: A specific food offered within the meal components comprising the reimbursable meal. 37

38 OVS at At-Risk Sites only Centers/Schools Must Offer Child Must take Components Items Breakfast ITEMS Lunch/Dinner 5 5 or more 3 COMPONENTS 38

39 OVS Ideas 39

40 1. Frying is prohibited as a way of preparing food onsite 2. Food can not be as a punishment or reward 3. Water must be offered to young children using visual cues 4. Parent/guardian can supply ONE meal component as part of a reimbursable meal 5. For a medical condition/allergy a center may substitutes within the same meal component 40

41 6. For a disability the center/provider MUST have medical statement on file; and MUST make the substitution 7. Specific brand substitutions are not required 8. Family style is a meal service option for centers and day care homes 9. Offer versus serve is an meal service option for Atrisk sites 10. When using OVS, students can decline certain meal components or items. 41

42 Review your allergies and other parent or doctor requested modifications to the meal pattern. Do you have the appropriate documentation? Is your staff clear about what foods the child can and cannot have? Do your policies about allowing outside food put any children at risk? 42

43 Thursday April 27 th 2:00 pm 3:30pm Best Practices: Fruits and Vegetables Grains Meat / Meat Alternate Fluid Milk Additional Best Practices Local food Pre-Fried Foods Added sweeteners What happens between today and October 1, 2017? 43