Using the Nutrition Facts Label in the CACFP
This webinar shows Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) operators how to use the Nutrition Facts label to identify items that may be served at reimbursable meals...
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Serving Vegetables in the CACFP
This webinar presents creative and appealing ways to offer vegetables in CACFP meals and snacks. It highlights menu planning flexibilities and features a frequently...
Building Your CACFP Cycle Menu
Learn how to create a practical and compliant cycle menu using USDA's new resources, Let's Make a Snack and Its Breakfast Time. Find out what tools and strategies to...
How to Credit Recipes in the CACFP
Learn key tips and methods on how to evaluate recipes to ensure they are #CACFPCreditable as we guide you through our recipe crediting worksheet.
Fun and Flavorful Themed CACFP Menu Planning
Who doesn't like a good theme? Themed parties, costumes and even menus!
CACFP Administrative Budgets
Learn tips and best practices on the preparation of an acceptable administrative budget.
Adapting Menus for Special Diets
Learn the differences between various types of special diets and how to prepare these foods to meet CACFP guidelines. Know what a meal modification is, how to serve...
Navigating the 9 Major Allergens with Confidence
Understanding how to identify and manage the 9 major food allergens is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals with food allergies
Choosing Yogurts That Are Lower in Added Sugars
This webinar will highlight the new added sugars limit for yogurt and how to identify yogurt that meets this limit.
Choosing Breakfast Cereals That Are Lower in Added Sugar
This webinar highlights the added sugars limit for breakfast cereals and how to identify cereals that meets this limit.
Grains Ounce Equivalents Tools for CACFP Operators
This webinar highlighted resources, training materials, and frequently asked questions related to using ounce equivalents for grains.
Adding Whole Grains to Your Menu
This webinar focuses on how to offer whole grains at CACFP sites.
About the NCA Learning Center
The National CACFP Association's Learning Center is your destination for professional development, designed specifically for the CACFP community. Whether you're a new provider navigating meal pattern requirements or an experienced administrator strengthening your operations, our courses and training series meet you where you are.
As the leading national voice for those who administer USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program, we've built this resource to help you stay current, deepen your expertise, and earn credentials that demonstrate your commitment to excellence. Explore hundreds of hours of quality content, earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and connect with practitioners dedicated to ensuring children and families have access to nutritious food.
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