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The document is a final report on best practices for the CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meals program, published by the USDA's Office of Research and Analysis in November 2011. It outlines the program's objectives to provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas, discusses challenges faced by state agencies and sponsors in implementing the program, and presents solutions and recommendations based on data collected from various stakeholders. The report emphasizes the importance of outreach, training, and collaboration with advocacy organizations to enhance participation and effectiveness of the program.

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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 do cacfp best practices recommend with regard to serving processed meat in early learning programs?

The USDAs CACFP Best Practices recommends serving only lean meats, nuts, and legumes; limiting processed meats to one serving per week; and serving only low- or reduced- natural cheese. Noncreditable foods: Noncreditable foods cannot be served in place of the required components.

Which federally funded program provides meals for students participating in after school activities?

Afterschool programs that participate in CACFP give children and teenagers the nutrition they need, and draw them into constructive activities that are safe, fun, and filled with opportunities for learning.

How often is it recommended that whole grains are served in early learning programs ing to CACFP best practices?

The CACFP meal patterns require that at least one serving of grains per day must be whole grain-rich for children and adults (7 CFR 226.20(a)(4)(i)(A)).

What are meat and meat alternatives for CACFP?

Examples of creditable vegetarian meat alternates for the CACFP include natural and processed cheese, cheese foods, cheese spreads, cottage cheese, eggs, yogurt (including soy yogurt), tofu, cooked dry beans and peas, nuts and seeds, nut and seed butters, or any combination of these foods.

What are the best practices for CACFP?

Provide at least one serving each of dark green vegetables, red and orange vegetables, beans and peas (legumes), starchy vegetables, and other vegetables once per week. Incorporate seasonal and locally produced foods into meals. Limit serving purchased pre-fried foods to no more than one serving per week.

What is the at risk after school meal program?

The At-Risk Afterschool Meals component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) offers federal funding to Afterschool Programs that serve a meal or snack to children in low-income areas. Reimbursement for At-Risk Afterschool Snacks has been available since the 1990s.