Changes are Coming in 2017: Effective October 1, 2017

Changes are Coming in 2017: Effective October 1, 2017 New Infant and Child Meal Patterns

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Question 1

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) made the first major changes in the CACFP meals and snacks since the program’s inception in 1968, which will help ensure children and adults have access to healthy, balanced meals and snacks throughout the day.

A	True
B	False

Question 2

Child care providers have a powerful opportunity to instill healthy habits in young children that serve as a foundation for healthy choices in life.

A	True
B	False

Question 3

Under the new CACFP nutrition standards, meals and snacks served will include a greater variety of vegetables and fruit, more whole grains, and less added sugar and saturated fat.

A	True
B	False

Question 4

These improvements are expected to enhance the quality of meals served in CACFP to help young children learn healthy eating habits early on in their lives.

A	True
B	False

Question 5

CACFP centers and day care homes must comply with the new meal standards by October 1, 2017.

A	True
B	False

Question 6

The changes to the infant meal pattern support breastfeeding and the consumption of vegetables and fruit without added sugar.

A	True
B	False

Question 7

Only breastmilk and infant formula are served to infants 0 through 5 months old. Solid foods are gradually introduced around 6 months of age, as developmentally appropriate.

A	True
B	False

Question 8

There are only two age groups, instead of three in the infant meal pattern: 0 through 5 month olds and through 11 month olds.

A	True
B	False

Question 9

Beginning October 1, 2017, fruit/vegetable juice, cheese food or cheese spread are not reimbursable for infants.

A	True
B	False

Question 10

Yogurt must contain less than 23 grams of total sugar per 6 ounces.

A	True
B	False

Question 11

In the child meal pattern, the combined fruit and vegetable component is now a separate vegetable component and a separate fruit component.

A	True
B	False

Question 12

Meat and meat alternates may be served in place of the entire grains component at breakfast for a maximum of three times per week.

A	True
B	False

Question 13

Grain based desserts will no longer count towards the grains component.

A	True
B	False

Question 14

At least one serving of grains per day must be whole grain-rich.

A	True
B	False

Question 15

Breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry ounce.

A	True
B	False

Question 16

USDA also developed optional best practices that build on the meal patterns and highlight areas where centers and day care homes may take additional steps to further improve the nutritional quality of the meals they serve.

A	True
B	False

Question 17

Best practices include: Make at least 1 of the 2 required components of a snack a vegetable or fruit. Serve a variety of fruits and choose whole fruits more often than juice.

A	True
B	False

Question 18

Best practices include: Limit serving processed meats to no more than one serving a week. Serve only lean meats, nuts, and legumes.

A	True
B	False

Question 19

Best practices include: Serve only unflavored milk to all participants. Serve only natural cheese and choose low-fat or reduced fat cheeses.

A	True
B	False

Question 20

The new standards are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, science- based recommendations made by the National Academy of Medicine, The American Academy of Pediatrics and stakeholder input.

A	True
B	False

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