Nutrition and Wellness Tips for Young Children - New Mexico Kids

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How To Use This HandbookSymbols Used in the Tip SheetsMany of the nutrition tip sheets include a section on making sure foods are safe to eat. A cautionsymbol points out foods that may cause an allergic reaction or pose a choking hazard. A creditingsymbol calls attention to information about crediting foods within the Child and Adult Care FoodProgram (CACFP) meal.ALLERGY!This symbol means the food may cause an allergic reaction in some children.CHOKING!✓This symbol means the food may cause children under 4 years old to choke.This symbol appears next to tips for crediting foods within CACFP meals and snacks.Supplemental SectionSupplement A includes information about choking hazards for children under the age of 4 years.Child care providers can use these tips to reduce the risk of choking in their day care homes andcenters.Supplement B includes information about common food allergies, as well as information on whatchild care providers should do if a child in their care has a food allergy.Best Practices: CACFP Success StoriesThis section shares the best practices and successful tips of nine CACFP child care programsfrom across the United States. They include stories from various parts of the country and diversecommunities. These child care programs have tried new and exciting ways to improve the foodthat they serve children and the activities that they plan. Each story is unique, yet practical andapplicable for many providers. Together, these stories provide inspiration for anyone who wants tocreate healthy environments for children and child care programs everywhere.Additional ResourcesThis section includes additional resources on active play, child care policies and practices,nutrition, food safety, choking hazards, food allergies, and screen time. These resources includetool kits, checklists, child care self-assessment tools, wellness policy resources, ideas for childcare activities, nutrition education materials, gardening education resources, nutrition programinformation, food safety materials, and reports on national guidelines and recommendationspertaining to wellness in child care.4Nutrition and Wellness Tips for Young Children: Provider Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food ProgramHow To Use This Handbook • http://www.teamnutrition.usda.gov/library.html
Nutrition and Wellness Tips for Young ChildrenProvider Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food ProgramNUTRITION TIPSNutrition Tip Sheets5 Fruits9 Vegetables15 Dry Beans and Peas19 Meat and Meat Alternates27 Whole Grains33 Milk37 Salt and Sodium41 Fats and Oils47 Added Sugars51 Water55 Food Safety
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