Cacfp menu template 2026

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The document outlines the Ohio CACFP Weekly Menu for Children, detailing the required food components and minimum serving sizes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and supper for children aged 1 to 12 years. It emphasizes the importance of including milk, juice, grains, and meat or meat alternatives in meals while adhering to specific serving sizes based on age groups.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the cacfp menu template in the editor.
Begin by entering your SITE NAME at the top of the form. This identifies where the meals will be served.
Fill in the date for each day of the week under the designated sections for Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch, PM Snack, and Supper. Ensure that you provide accurate dates for proper record-keeping.
For each meal component (Milk, Juice, Grains/Breads, Meat or meat alternate), refer to the minimum serving sizes listed for different age groups (1&2 years, 3-5 years, and 6-12 years) and input your planned servings accordingly.
In the 'Other extra items' sections, list any additional food components you plan to serve alongside the main items. This ensures compliance with CACFP guidelines.

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How many food components exist in the cacfp meal pattern?

The food components in the CACFP meal pattern are; fluid milk, vegetables, fruits, grains, and meat/meat alternates.

What are the 5 components of the CACFP?

The CACFP guides you on how to provide healthy meals using five food components which make up the meal service requirements: grains, fruits, vegetables, meats/meat alternates and milk.

What are some CACFP approved snacks?

CACFP Snacks with Meat or Meat Alternative Cottage cheese and pretzels to dip. Cottage cheese and carrot sticks to dip. Cottage cheese and peaches. Peanut butter on a whole wheat tortilla. Ham and cheese with whole wheat crackers. Cheese slices and apple slices. Cheese slices and bananas. Cheese sticks and sugar snap peas.

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How many food components exist in the CACFP meal pattern?

The food components in the CACFP meal pattern are; fluid milk, vegetables, fruits, grains, and meat/meat alternates.

How many food groups must be included in breakfast to comply with CACFP regulations?

The breakfast meal must include three components (fruits/vegetables, grains, and fluid milk), lunch and supper meals must include all five components, and snacks must include two of the five components.

What are the 5 food components of Cacfp?

for CACFP Child Care Programs. The resources below provide guidance on meeting the crediting requirements for the five CACFP food components: milk; meat/meat alternates; vegetables; fruits; and grains.

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