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Diversity Informed Meal Planning

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$30

Details
Course Length

2 hours (0.2 CEUs)

Delivery Method

Asynchronous eLearning

Category

On-Demand eLearning

Course Summary

Involve children and families in menu planning to incorporate new and diverse foods and present those foods to children in different ways as exciting and challenging. Reflecting diverse characteristics and cultures of families in menu planning is a great way to incorporate new and diverse foods. Ensure that menus comply with CACFP guidelines and involve families in the planning and inclusion process.

Credentials
CEU Credits

.2 CEUs

CDA Competency Area

Content Area I: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment

MN KCF Content Area

VII.C: Providing Healthy Nutrition

Level

2 (Intermediate)

State Approval

MN

Objectives

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Ensure menus comply with USDA-CACFP nutritional guidelines.
  • Understand the importance of reflecting the diverse characteristics and cultures of children and families served through a program’s meals and overall environment.
  • Involve children and families in menu planning to incorporate new and diverse foods and present those foods to children in different ways.