Planning for Good Nutrition in Child Care Centers

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Planning for Good Nutrition in Child Care Centers

• Kentucky Department of Education
• Division of School and Community Nutrition
• Annual Training 2012

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Overview
Discuss the concept planning What is it and Why
is it Important?
Know the difference between quality nutrition and
poor nutrition
Learn why planning for good nutrition is
essential for young children
Know the Stages of Planning that lead to a good
nutritious meal for every child at every meal
served at child care centers.
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Why Now?

• Re-evaluating Healthier Kentucky Challenge
• Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
• Building a Foundation FIRST
• Seriousness of the Issue QUALITY MATTERS

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Do You Plan?
Planning for Good Nutrition in Child Care Centers
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PLANNINGWhat is it?

1. Is a process of thinking about and organizing the
   activities required to achieve a desired goal.
2. Planning involves the creation and maintenance of
   a plan.
3. Planning is a fundamental property of
   intelligent behavior.

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PLANNING.Why do it?
Work out what you want to do (your goals) Think
about how you are going to achieve what you
want. Work out any extra supports you might
need. Work out if there are things in your life
you would like to have more control over. Think
about what you might do if some things don't work
out. Think about the changes you want to make
and Plan to make these changes successfully
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GOOD Childhood Nutrition.What is it?
Supply of quality materials - food - required by
organisms and cells to stay alive, heal, and
thrive.
POOR Childhood Nutrition.What is it?
Supply of low quality materials - food - consumed
by organisms and cells that if consumed in place
of quality materials, will over time cause
malnutrition that leads to a host of disorders
and disease.
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Good Nutrition (High/Dense Nutrients)
Poor Nutrition (Low Nutritional Value)
-Whole/Fresh Fruits and Vegetables -Whole
Grains -Whole Meat/ Meat Alternates -Milk -Fresh
Water -Foods low in saturated fat, added sugar,
added salt
-Foods with high amounts of fat, sugar, fillers,
and/or sodium. (Chips, Processed Chicken Nuggets,
Packaged Muffins, Cookies, Refined Flour, Fast
Foods Etc.)
JUNK FOOD!!
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Special Considerations of Good Childhood
Nutrition
-Developing tastes that may last a
lifetime. -Developing eating habits that may
last a lifetime. -Childhood a critical time of
growth and development for the body and brain.
Nutrient dense food a must. -Some foods are not
appropriate for all children (allergies, choking
hazards, etc.) -Children have heightened taste
buds.
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Why Plan for Good Childhood Nutrition?
Encourages children to try new foods. Encourages
children to get familiar with the taste of
nutrient dense food. Ensures children are
getting the best fuel and balanced diet for their
growing mind and body. Encourages children to
develop positive attitudes towards eating and
food. Decreases the likely-hood of childhood
malnourishment or obesity
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Who is good at planning for a childs meal?
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Planning for Good Childhood Nutrition
Stage 1 Laying the Foundation
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• DECIDE that YOU are Committed to GOOD Childhood
  Nutrition
• Wellness Policy
• Statement of Commitment

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Think about Your Resources Cook, Facility,
Equipment, Storage Space, and Places to Purchase
Food
Get Input From Parents, Children and Staff
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STAGE 1 Continued.
Print Out Several Copies of Your Menu/Menu
Planning Form and the CACFP Food Chart
Make it a Goal to Create Four Weeks of Delicious
and Nutritious Cycle Menus!
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Stage 1 Continued..
Gather Your Planning Team Together
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Stage 1 Continued..
Get Out Your Food Buying Guide and Your Food
Crediting Guide
Make TIME to PLAN!
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Planning for Good Childhood Nutrition
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Meat/Meat Alternates
FRESH WHOLE Meat Basics Ground Beef, Chicken,
Pork, Ground Turkey
Processed Items Chicken Nuggets, etc., Hot
Dogs, Corn Dogs, etc. (Limit to Twice a Month!)
Consider Your Resources and Recipes. VARIETY in
type of Meat and in preparation!
Include Vegetarian Meals Eggs, Beans, and Yogurt
are all Meat Alternates
Try Something New!
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Fruits and Vegetables
Rise to the CHALLENGE One fresh fruit or
vegetable per day
Increase WHOLE fruits and vegetables at all
meals. DECREASE Juice
Replace 10 Cans with fresh or frozen items.
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Fruits and Vegetables Continued
Choose a variety of colors at meals and
throughout the week. Variety in color means
variety in nutrition!
Introduce at least one new fruit or vegetable
every month. Make it an extra.
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Breads and Grains
Increase whole grainstry for at least one whole
grain item per day.
Try to periodically introduce a new grain. Make
it an extra. Wild rice, quinoa, and couscous
are some tasty new grains!
Look for variety in wheat (bread) products.
Crackers, croutons, pita bread, and naan provide
a different choice than sliced sandwich bread.
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Breads and Grains Continued
Toast bread for a tasty change of pace. (Large
quantities can be toasted on cookie sheets in the
oven!)
Get creative with your grains. Put rice or
noodles in soup. Make a pasta salad with noodles,
fresh vegetables, and italian dressing!
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MILK
Use it to make a delicious smoothie at snack!
1 or Skim for two or older.
Flavored milk can be a great occasional treat!
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Dont Forget About Water!
Make a Plan to Encourage Young Children to Enjoy
Drinking Water(this is one of the best habits and
tastes you can help children develop!)
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Planning for Good Childhood Nutrition
STAGE 3 Putting on the Finishing Touches!
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Have Other People Take a Look at Your Menus to
ensure there is variety in color, texture, and
components!
Make Sure There are no Tan Mushy Meals!
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Planning for Good Childhood Nutrition
STAGE 4Purchasing, Preparing and Serving
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Once a Month Purchase what you can in shelf
stable bulk as your storage space allows
-Canned Goods -Spices -Crackers/Croutons -Pasta
-Cereals -Oatmeal -Flour and Sugar -Rice and
Other Grains -Dried Beans
Purchase Perishables One Week at a Time
-Meat -Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Look for
Seasonal Items!) -Bread -Milk -Eggs -Yogurt
ALWAYS check expiration dates and rotate food on
your shelf!
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After a Complete Month, ask parents, children and
staff for feedback!
-What did you like the most? -What did you like
the least -What would you like to see on the menu
that wasnt listed? -Do you have any suggestions
for another way to prepare an item -Etc.
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YAH BUT..
YES HOW?
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Planning for Good Childhood Nutrition
STAGE 5 Celebrate Your Commitment to Good
Nutrition!
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When you INVEST your CACFP Funds in HIGH QUALITY,
NUTRITIOUS FOODS, you INVEST in Early Childhood
Education.
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Thank you for INVESTING in the children in your
care. You make a difference every day!
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