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Meal Pattern in Practice CACFP Boot Camp

November 19, 2026 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Description

Earn up to 6.0 CEUs

The meal pattern is the foundation of every CACFP menu, and the questions it raises don't always have obvious answers. Spend a day with our nutrition team, and we'll work together on the meal pattern topics we hear about most: 

  • How requirements differ for infants, toddlers, children and adults, and how to adjust menus accordingly 
  • How to use Nutrition Facts labels and ingredient lists to find what matters 
  • When to reach for a CN Label, a Product Formulation Statement or the Food Buying Guide 
  • How fruits, vegetables, juice, smoothies, beans, peas and lentils credit 
  • How to identify whole grain-rich foods and evaluate menus for grain compliance 

We'll close the day with a live Q&A to tie it all together and make sure you’re ready to apply what you've learned. 

Can't join us for the full day? Every session is recorded, so you can watch on your own schedule, through December 7th. 

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*Schedule At-a-Glance*
All times are listed in Eastern Time

11:00 am – 11:15 am | Ready, Set, Learn: Meal Pattern in Practice Welcome

11:30 am – 12:00 pm | Same Program, Different Plates: Understanding CACFP Meal Patterns Across All Ages | CEU: 0.5, Sp. 2

12:15 pm – 12:45 pm | Mix It Up: Flexible Crediting in Practice | CEU: 0.5, Sp. 2

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | What’s on the Label: A Practical Guide for CACFP Operators | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 2

* break *

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Making Grains Count: From Crediting to the Menu | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 2

3:45 pm – 4:15 pm | Using Documentation to Credit Foods in CACFP | CEU: 0.5, Sp. 1

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Ask Us Anything: CACFP Meal Pattern | CEU 0.5, Sp. 2

Previously Recorded: 

Bite-Sized Safety: Preventing Choking Hazards | CEU: 0.5, Sp. 1  

Using the Food Buying Guide for Menu Development | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 3

Crediting with Confidence: Navigating the CACFP Crediting Handbook | CEU: 0.5, Sp. 3


Visit the Meal Pattern in Practice Boot Camp Event Page to learn more about each session and speakers!

Pricing

Member Pricing:
$149 Standard Registration
$199 Late Registration (starts Nov 9)

Non-Member Pricing:
$199 Standard Registration
$249 Late Registration (starts Nov 9)

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Contact Information

Name: National CACFP Sponsors Association
Phone: (512) 850-8278
Email: nca@cacfp.org

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Refund Cancelation Policy

There are no refunds for registrations or cancelations. As a courtesy, you may transfer your registration to someone within your organization. The deadline for transfer requests is Wednesday, November 13, 2024. 

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