Illinois Child Care Bureau W. Cermak Rd, 2 nd FL, Westchester, IL (OFFICE) (FAX)

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1 Illinois Child Care Bureau W. Cermak Rd, 2 nd FL, Westchester, IL (OFFICE) (FAX) JANUARY 2012 ILLINOIS CHILD CARE BUREAU NEWSLETTER Dear Day Care Home Provider, ICCB (Illinois Child Care Bureau) publica mensualmente, en Espanol, la Carta de Noticias. Si usted desea recibir esta carta de noticias en espanol por favor, contacte con Kim en ICCB (ICCB publishes this newsletter in Spanish. If you would like to receive the Spanish version of this newsletter, please call Kim at ICCB I ) Celebrate NATIONAL OATMEAL MONTH in January by serving whole grain oatmeal for breakfast. Visit IIIinoisChildren.com for more ideas on adding whole grains to your recipes. Go to the TRAINING link and download CELEBRATE WITH WHOLE GRAIN GOODNESS. Over the past few months, Mary Newman, Director of Provider Services, and I attended dozens of home visits with ICCB's Program Advisors. We enjoy the opportunity to see the Program Advisors at work in your day care home business. ICCB prides itself in having a well-trained staff both in the office and in the community. The goal of the home visit is to provide you with up-to-date information about CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) and to ensure the rules and regulations are being followed. ICCB office staff will continue to tag along on home visits so we can help make our processes more efficient and effective for you. In addition to visits from your ICCB Program Advisor, you may also receive a visit from an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) monitor. All monitors should show you a photo ID indicating they work for ICCB or ISBE. ICCB's Program Advisors are: Lynda Baker, Sandy Castelveccni, Susan Corbett, Gloria Evans l Brenda Heilemeler, Louise Huber, Linda Martorano l Walinda Pollard and Sina Ruffin. IS BE monitors include Jeanette Andrews, Julie Burd, Lou Berkman, Marlon Cumrninqs, Kathryn Dundon, Tim Folger l Judy Foster, Andrea Greqory, Paul Hansen, Peggy Harqis, Mary Humphries, Jill Klaas, Jorge Nieves, Jason Praqer, Karen Taylor and Matthew Whitaker. Please read about the new milk regulations in the enclosed pamphlet entitled MILK... PART OF A HEALTHY DIET. ICCB has included a quiz on the new milk regulations which can be used for FY12 training time. You will need to review ICCB's December newsletter prior to taking the quiz. Once the quiz is completed, please mail or fax it to ICCB. If you need a certificate demonstrating you completed the training material, please indicate it on the top of the quiz. Remember to put this letter and MILK PART OF A HEALTHY DIET into your ICCB Provider Guidebook to have it available in the future as a resource to you. Reminders Visit MyPlate.gov for a wealth of ideas such as physical activities for children, menu ideas along with the correct portion sizes and money-saving tips for day care home providers. Why wait for your reimbursement payment by check when you could be receiving the funds directly into your bank account. It is a sate, reliable, easy and secure method of payment. Interested in direct deposit? Call Sally at ICCB I ICCB staff is available to assist you. Beginning January 2, ICCB's office hours will expand. ICCB staff is available to answer your CACFP questions from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. The ICCB newsletter will have a new look beginning with the February 2012 edition. Look for it in the next monthly mailing and let us know how you like it. '" Marguerite

2 In the United States milk has always been part of a healthy diet. Milk is high in protein, calcium and Vitamin D. In fact, milk is often referred to as the best source of calcium in the American diet. We know that nutritional needs vary as we grow and change. We do not expect infants and 12 year olds to eat the same foods. So, it should not surprise us that USDA has reviewed the nutrients in milk and set new milk requirements for the Child and Adult Care Food Program. As always, infants under the age of one year should be offered breast milk or iron fortified infant formula. Through research, we know that an infant's brain and nerve development requires a higher fat content in their diet. Breast milk and infant formula provide the right balance of nutrients for an infant. Experts know that older infants and toddlers between 1 and 2 years of age should be offered whole milk. Experts also know that children 2 years of age and older should be offered low-fat milk, such as 1% milk or skim milk. Turn the page to take a closer look at the nutrients in milk.

3 Which Milk is Healthiest for Each Age? Whole Milk 1% Reduced Fat Milk Calories 156 Calories from Fat 72 Total Fat 8g 12% Saturated fat 5g 25% Trans fat Og 0% Cholesterol 35mg 12% Sodium 124mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 13g 4% Dietary Fiber Og Sugars 13g Protein 8g Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 30%' Vitamin D 25% 2% Reduced Fat Milk Calories 139 Calories from Fat 45 Total Fat 5g 8% Saturated fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 22mg 7% Sodium 143mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber Og Sugars 14g Protein 109 Vitamin A 10%' Vitamin C 4% Calcium 35%' Vitamin D 25% Calories 127 Calories from Fat 21 Total Fat 29 4% Saturated fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Sodium 157mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 169 5% Dietary Fiber 09 Sugars 16g Protein 109 Vitamin A 10%' Vitamin C 5% Calcium 38%' Vitamin D 25% Skim Milk (Non-fat, Fat-free) Calories 92 Calories from Fat <5 Total Fat <lg 0% Saturated fat 09 0% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Sodium 129mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 13g 4% Dietary Fiber Og 0% Sugars 13g Protein 9g Vitamin A 10%' Vitamin C 4% Calcium 35%' Vitamin D 25% All types of milk are not the same. From the above food labels you will see that the biggest difference between whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk and skim milk is the fat content. Although the protein and calcium is a little higher in 2%, 1% and skim milk than in whole milk, this difference is not significant, when we look at it in the overall diet. Many people are surprised that low-fat milk is as nutritious as whole milk!

4 Taking a Closer Look at the Fat in Milk. We all know that eating a diet containing moderate amounts of fat is healthy for children over the age of 2 years. If one were to look at the fat content of milk it can add up in a child's diet. A single 8 oz glass of whole milk contains 8 grams of fat. That equals 1112 teaspoons of butter fat. Based on this fact, each gallon of milk we buy has just under 112 cup or a stick of butter in it (actual is 3.760z). Each Gallon of Whole Milk is like drinking a Stick of Butter -- Fat Provided by Different Milks in Child's Diet Daily Fat Goal (grams) experts are concerned that when children are offered whole milk almost half of their recommended daily fat intake comes from milk alone. This contributes to a higher than recommended fat content in their diet when the fat from other "everyday" foods are added. Skim 1% 2% Whole Daily Fat from Milk (grams) Calculation based on 1500 calorie diet, the recommendation that 30% of calories come from fat andthe DietaryGuidelinesrecommendingchildrendrink3 x 80z servingsof milkperday.the CACFP portion size is smaller but milk is offered more frequently.

5 Common Questions and Comments about Milk. Don't kids need fat to be healthy? Yes, infants under the age of 2 need fat for brain and nerve growth and development. After age 2 we all need some fat in the diet for our brains, joints and as a source of energy. Americans tend to eat a high fat diet and limiting fat in milk and processed foods is unlikely to lead to a deficiency. Isn't whole milk more nutritious than skim? No, the key nutrients in milk like vitamin A, vitamin D and calcium are the same or a little higher in 1% and skim milk than in whole milk. My children are not overweight. Why would I want to reduce the fat in their diet? Reducing unnecessary fat and cholesterol in the diet is healthy for everyone after the age of 2 years. A diet containing moderate fat helps maintain a healthy weight long after childhood, encourages children to develop a lifelong taste preference for lowerfat foods and drinks and encourages a healthy appetite for other healthy foods. I'm concerned that if I offer 1% or Skim Milk my kids won't drink it. It is surprising how easily most children make that transition from whole milk to 1% or skim. Some parents and child care providers say the children did not even notice. Others say they served the milk mixed half and half with their previous type of milk and gradually increased the amount of 1% and skim. Serving milk very cold may be the key to the transition. In Summary... Picking a Healthy Milk for each age Infant/ChildAge: Infantsunder1 year Milk Type: BreastMilk or IronFortifiedInfantFormula Olderinfants1-2 years WholeMilk Childrenoverthe age of 2 years Skim Milk or 1% Milk Weare all committedto treatingchildrenas individuals.meetingtheir nutritionalneedsat eachage is part of that commitment. The information in this flyer is based on nutrition science and best practice in child care. For Food Program requirements please refer to guidance from your Food Program Sponsor, USDA and your state food program agency. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C or call (800) or (202) (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. \p ~ _TheCilild ~ & Adult Care c-) Food Program To order this nutritional education material, Sponsor's Association please visit Copyright 2011 TSA