Grains Essentials: Creditable Grains, Whole Grain-Rich and Grain Ounce Equivalents
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Grains Essentials: Creditable Grains, Whole Grain-Rich and Grain Ounce Equivalents
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM) (EST)
Description
Member $39 | Non-Member $59
Earn a certificate for 2.0 CEUs, Specialty 2
Let's talk about grains! Learn what creditable and non-creditable grains are in the CACFP, how to identify whole grain-rich, and how to calculate grain ounce equivalents in recipes and pre-packaged grain products to meet CACFP grain requirements for the age(s) you are serving.
1. Differentiate between creditable and non-creditable grains in the CACFP.
2. Learn the six methods for identifying whole grain-rich.
3. Calculate grain ounce equivalents to know how much to serve.
Presented by:
Melinda Nguyen, MS, RDN, LD
Nutrition Education Specialist
National CACFP Association
This webinar offers real-time, live captions that are available in Spanish and 34 other languages.
Can't make it to the live session? The recording will be available for viewing through March 9, 2026.
Member
$39
Non-Member
$59
The recording will be available for viewing through March 9, 2026.