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Health Benefits of Whole Grains

WebHealth Benefits. Improved digestion: Whole grains are high in fiber, which helps to regulate the digestive system, prevent constipation, and keep you feeling full for longer periods of time. Better heart health: The fiber and antioxidants found in whole grains can help lower cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Be Good to Your Heart with Fruits and Vegetables

WebTomatoes: Plump full of potassium, tomatoes can improve your heart health. Red tomatoes exhibit high levels of lycopene which can help lower levels of problematic cholesterol. Beets: Full of folate, eating beets can help reduce artery inflammation to lower your risks for heart disease. Beets have been proven to reduce high blood pressure too.

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CACFP Important Factor for Obesity Prevention

WebNationally, HIOPS is supported by licensing regulations in: 64% of Child Care Centers. 58% of Large Family Child Care Homes. 55% of Small Family Child Care Homes. The most supported HIOPS are: Provide children with space for play. Make water available inside and outside. Serve small-sized, age-appropriate portions.

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Five Free CACFP Menu Templates for Easy Meal Planning

WebThis menu planning template is perfect for CACFP sites that serve children ages one through five, such as head start, early head start, home daycare, and childcare centers. It includes the following fillable menu templates: Ages 1-5, breakfast, lunch, and snack. Ages 1-5, lunch, snack, and supper. Ages 1-5, lunch and two snacks.

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Join the Food Program

WebPublic or private nonresidential licensed child care centers. Serves children ages 12 and under. Reimbursement for up to 2 meals and 1 snack, or 1 meal and 2 snacks - per child, per day. Reimbursement is based on the income level of the children in care (free, reduced-price or paid rates) Join the Food Program by either. Finding a Sponsor.

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CACFP Indicator for State-Level Obesity Prevention

WebCACFP Indicator for State-Level Obesity Prevention. The ECE State Indicator Report 2023 provides data on current ECE policies and activities related to healthy growth and obesity prevention. It expands the number of indicators in the 2016 report from 15 to 16. Nine indicators remained the same from 2016 to 2023, including indicators …

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Breastfeeding Awareness Month and the CACFP

WebBreastfeeding Awareness Month and the CACFP. August 5, 2022. August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization, breastmilk is the ideal food for infants. Breastmilk is safe, clean, and contains antibodies that help protect against many common childhood illnesses. Breastmilk provides all the energy and …

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Benefits of the CACFP

Webcacfp.org CACFP is an indicator of quality care. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Receive reimbursement for meals and snacks. Benefits of the

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Family Health & Fitness Day

WebFamily Health & Fitness Day Is June 11, 2022. Family Health & Fitness Day will be held on June 11, 2022! Celebrated the second Saturday in June each year, this special day promotes the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy and active. Park and recreation agencies everywhere are encouraged to …

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National Conference

WebMar. 29 - April 26, 2024. $699 Member. $799 Non-Member. *Online registration for our onsite conference is closed. However, you may still register to attend the conference in Orlando. Please see us at the Registration & Information desks, April 22-26 at the Rosen Shingle Creek*. Register for Virtual Option.

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Our Top Ten Quotes from the White House Conference on Hunger

Web4.“The most important source of energy in this country is the food we eat.” -Chef Jose Andres. 5.“Nutrition IS health; food IS medicine.” -Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra. 6.“Hunger is a national security issue.” -Chef Jose Andres. 7.“Remember, when we are talking about research and data, we are talking

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A Toolkit for Promoting Water Intake in Community Settings

WebAuthors Amelie Hecht, BA, Sarah Buck, BA, and Anisha Patel, MD, MSPH Cite As Hecht, A.A., Buck, S., Patel, A.I. Water First: A Toolkit to Promoting Water Intake in

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Crediting Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food …

WebThe minimum creditable amount is 0.25 oz of meat. Commercial meat sauce is creditable if the product is (1) CN labeled or (2) has a Product Formulation Statement; and the meat ingredient matches or has a similar description to a meat item in the Food Buying Guide (e.g., Ground Beef, not more than 30% fat).

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Problems and Solutions in Food Advertising to Children

WebProblems and Solutions in Food Advertising to Children. September 29, 2022. In April 2022, the UConn Rudd Center published F.A.C.T.S 2022: Food Advertising to Children and Teens. The report found that, broadly, companies failed to self-regulate when it comes to advertising unhealthy food and beverages to young people.

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Menu Planning Made Easy: Health-e Pro Software Demo

WebHealth-e Pro software offers nutrient analysis, menu planning, and online publishing. Color-coding makes meal planning easy while maintaining compliance. Standardized recipe building is simple with 5,000 pre-loaded products and recipes in the software. Easily plan compliant menus for CACFP, SBP, NSLP, SFSP and Smart Snack …

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