ADC Annual TrainingJuly 20, 2009

Amey Herald, M.S., R.D.

Mastering Menusfor the Child and Adult Care Food

Program

Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Nutrition & Health Services

Mastering MenusMastering MenusCycle MenusMenu PlanningEvaluate MenusIdentify Menu ErrorsUse the Food Buying GuideGrains/Breads Serving Sizes

Advantages of a Cycle Advantages of a Cycle MenuMenu

Reduces menu planning timeplanning timeMakes purchasing faster and easierfaster and easierKeeps meals and food items

standardizedstandardizedFood service is more efficientefficientCan be used as a training tooltraining toolAids in evaluationevaluation

VARIETYOffering a wide variety of foods each day is one way to increase food intake .

OVERSIGHTOVERSIGHT•Director/CACFP Contact•Sponsor•Ensure quality foods•Ensure CACFP components and requirements are met

Menu PlanningMenu PlanningHelps participants receive proper nutrition For improving or maintaining

healthPromotes respectEnsures foods served meet the CACFP meal pattern

Menus: What to consider?Menus: What to consider?Food preferences/cultures

SeasonsSpring/SummerFall/Winter

Equipment/facilityCosts

Food PreferencesCultural backgroundReligious beliefsFamily traditions

Incorporating Food PreferencesPlanning Menus:Surveystalking with clients or group meetingsFamilies

Revising Menus and Special Occasion Meals

Cycle MenusCycle Menus

Plan special occasion foods and seasonal foods firstRegular diet Therapeutic diets/Consistency-Modified diets

Cycle MenusCycle MenusTherapeutic diets/Consistency-Modified diets

Medical Referral FormDocument medical need and list of alternative foods to serve

Registered Dietitian for specific diet plans/specific menus ( i.e., low sodium, low fat, or calorie controlled diet)

Menu DevelopmentMenu DevelopmentSupplies needed: recipes,

resources and timeNew foods/recipesSuggestionsConsider modifications needed for special diets

CACFP requirementsDetermine length of cycle

Menu DevelopmentMenu Development1. Identify main dish and meat or

meat alternate2. Vegetable/Fruits3. Bread/Milk4. Ensure CACFP meal components

are included

Menu DevelopmentMenu DevelopmentVisualize each mealoColors- appealing or boring?oFlavors- blend or clash?oTexture- mixture of soft and crisp?Variety oShapesoTemperaturesoPreparation methods

Commercially Prepared or Commercially Prepared or Processed FoodsProcessed Foods

Child Nutrition (CN) labelsManufacturer statement

documenting the product, food components, and the amounts that are credited to that product.

Menu EvaluationMenu EvaluationUtilize StaffKDE Meal Requirement ChecklistClient Surveys

Menu Evaluation CriteriaMenu Evaluation Criteria1. Nutritional Adequacy2. Food Preferences3. Personnel

skillstime management

4 Equipmentadequate, no overloads

5. FlavorMild and strong combination

Menu Evaluation CriteriaMenu Evaluation Criteria6. Consistency and Texture:

soft and crisp7. Color8. Variety:

in each mealin each day

in the cycle menu as a wholecheck last day and first day

You are now ready to revise the menu!

•Identify menu errors:Meals that do not meet the CACFP meal patternNon-creditable foods•Identify combination foods which would require a CN label or product information•Identify other problems•Utilize KDE menu review checklist

Menu Activity

MondayVOID- Do not serve this menu.

TuesdayFor training activity only

Wednesday Thursday Friday

1CheeriosOrange JuiceMilk

2WafflesSyrupMilk

3Cinnamon RollApple SlicesMilk

4Kix CerealApplesauceMilk

5PancakesPineappleYogurt

8Bagel w/Jelly & Cream CheeseCranberry Juice CocktailMilk

9Scrambled EggsJuiceMilk

10OatmealOrange QuartersMilk

11French ToastPeachesMilk

12Blueberry MuffinMilk

15Granola BarOrange JuiceMilk

16Peanut Butter & Jelly SandwichCantaloupeMilk

17Pop TartAppleMilk

18Rice Krispie BarJuicy Juice Box

19CoffeecakeFresh BlueberriesMilk

22Sausage/Pancake On a StickApple Juice

23Banana BreadMilk

24English MuffinPearsMilk

25Strawberry YogurtGrape NutsMilk

26Cinnamon ToastApple SlicesSoyMilk

BREAKFAST

MondayVOID- Do not serve this menu

TuesdayFor training activity only

Wednesday Thursday Friday

1CheeriosOrange JuiceMilk

2WafflesSyrup (not creditable)Milk(missing Fruit/Veg)

3Cinnamon Roll *Apple SlicesMilk

4Kix CerealApplesauceMilk

5PancakesPineappleYogurt (extra)Missing milk

8Bagel w/Jelly & Cream CheeseCranberry Juice Cocktail (not creditable, missing Fruit/Veg.) Milk

9Scrambled EggsJuice (what kind?)MilkMissing bread

10OatmealOrange QuartersMilk

11French ToastPeachesMilk

12Blueberry MuffinMilk(Missing Fruit/Veg)

15Granola BarOrange JuiceMilk

16Peanut Butter & Jelly SandwichCantaloupeMilk

17Pop TartAppleMilk

18Rice Krispie BarJuicy Juice Box(Missing Milk)

19CoffeecakeFresh BlueberriesMilk

22Sausage/Pancake On a Stick *Apple Juice(Missing Milk)

23Banana BreadMilk(Missing Fruit/Veg)

24English MuffinPearsMilk

25Strawberry YogurtGrape NutsMilk(Missing Fruit/Veg)

26Cinnamon ToastApple SlicesSoyMilk (not creditable- need medical referral form)

* Verify serving size by using Exhibit A - Grains and Breads Chart

MondayVOID- Do not serve this menu

TuesdayFor training activity only

Wednesday Thursday Friday

1Chicken NuggetsGreen PeasFresh Fruit SaladMilk

2CorndogsBaked BeansJelloMilk

3Turkey w/GravyMashed PotatoesCornRosey ApplesauceMilk

4Beef StewPearsChocolate CakeMilk

5Fish SticksCole SlawBaked PotatoMilkFrench Bread

8HamburgerPotato SaladWatermelonMilk

9HM Tuna Noodle CasserolePeachesGreen BeansMilk

10Tacos w/Fixings(Lettuce &Cheese)Apple SlicesMilk

11Tuna SandwichPotato ChipsThree Bean SaladJuice

12Spaghetti w/Meat SauceGarden SaladFresh Fruit Medley Milk

15Chicken Chow MeinWG RicePineapple ChunksMilk

16Turkey SandwichHoneydew melonCarrot Chips/dipMilk

17Cheese PizzaSteamed ZucchiniVanilla PuddingMilk

18Beef Stroganoff over NoodlesBreadCornFruit CocktailMilk

19Tomato SoupGrilled Cheese SW CrackersPeachesMilk

22Macaroni & CheeseBreadGreen BeansGrapes cut in halfMilk

23Hotdog on BunCornDiced PearsMilk

24Ham & Scalloped PotatoesPeasWatermelonMilk

25LasagnaGarlic ToastTossed SaladMilk

26Ham HoagieVegetable SoupWG CrackersPeachesMilk

LUNCH

MondayVOID- Do not use this menu

TuesdayFor training activity only

Wednesday Thursday Friday

1Chicken Nuggets *Green PeasFresh Fruit SaladMilkMissing bread?

2Corndogs *Baked BeansJello) (not creditable)MilkMissing bread?

3Turkey w/GravyMashed PotatoesCorn (missing bread)Rosey ApplesauceMilk

4Beef Stew *PearsChocolate Cake (not creditable)Milk

5Fish Sticks *Cole SlawBaked PotatoMilkFrench Bread

8Hamburger (missing bread/bun)Potato SaladWatermelonMilk

9HM Tuna Noodle Casserole PeachesGreen BeansMilk

10Tacos w/Fixings(Lettuce &Cheese)Apple SlicesMilk

11Tuna SandwichPotato Chips (not creditable)Three Bean SaladJuice (missing milk)

12Spaghetti w/Meat SauceGarden SaladFresh Fruit Medley Milk

15HM Chicken Chow MeinWG RicePineapple ChunksMilk

16Turkey SandwichHoneydew melonCarrot Chips/dipMilk

17Cheese Pizza *Steamed ZucchiniVanilla Pudding (not creditable)Milk

18Beef Stroganoff over NoodlesBreadCornFruit CocktailMilk

19Tomato SoupGrilled Cheese SW – 2 slices cheese ?CrackersPeachesMilk

22Macaroni & Cheese *BreadGreen BeansGrapes cut in halfMilk

23Hotdog on BunCornDiced PearsMilk

24Ham & Scalloped PotatoesPeasWatermelonMilkMissing bread

25Lasagna *Garlic ToastTossed SaladMilk

26Ham HoagieVegetable SoupWG CrackersPeachesMilk

* Need product information on these combination foods if purchased pre-made.

MondayVOID- Do not serve this menu

TuesdayFor training activity only

Wednesday Thursday Friday

1WG Crackers w/CheeseMilk

2Apple w/Peanut ButterMilk

3Vanilla PuddingApple Juice

4Chocolate Chuck Granola BarMilk

5Vegetable Sticks w/DipGrape JuiceCrackers

8CookiesMilk

9Nachos w/cheese SauceWater

10Rice Krispie BarMilk

11Gorp (cereal, choc. Chips, pretzels)Kool-Aid

12Graham CrackersMilk

15Ice CreamStawberriesApple Juice

16Pop TartCranberry JuiceCocktail

17PretzelsLemonade

18Cinnamon RollMilk

19CheeriosMilk

22DonutHot Chocolate

23PopsiclesWatermelon

24Tortilla roll-up w/salsa and cream cheeseMilk

25BananaMilk

26BrownieMilk

SNACK

MondayVOID- Do not use this menu

TuesdayFor training activity only

Wednesday Thursday Friday

1WG Crackers w/CheeseMilk

2Apple w/Peanut ButterMilk

3Vanilla PuddingApple JuiceMissing 2nd creditable component

4Chocolate Chunk Granola BarMilkInadequate portion size?

5Vegetable Sticks w/DipGrape Juice 100%Crackers

8Cookies (what kind?)Milk

9Nachos w/cheese SauceWaterMissing 2nd creditable component

10Rice Krispie BarMilkInadequate portion size?

11Gorp (cereal, choc. Chips, pretzels)Kool-Aid Missing 2nd creditable component

12Graham CrackersMilk

15Ice CreamStawberriesApple Juice Missing 2nd creditable component

16Pop TartCranberry JuiceCocktail Missing 2nd creditable component

17PretzelsLemonade Missing 2nd creditable component

18Cinnamon RollMilkInadequate portion size?

19CheeriosMilk

22DonutHot Chocolate(mixed w/ 8 oz. milk?)

23PopsiclesWatermelonMissing 2nd creditable component

24Tortilla roll-up w/salsa and cream cheeseMilk

25BananaMilk

26BrownieMilkInadequate portion size?

SNACK

Menu Review ChecklistBreakfast Problems:•3 Components•No more than one sweet grain/bread item per weekLunch Problems:•4 components – 5 items

Menu Review ChecklistSnack Problems:•2 different Components•Whole fruits and vegetables at least twice per week•No more than one sweet grain/bread item per week

Menu Review ChecklistGeneral Menu Problems:•Whole grains must be served at least once per day•Commercially processed combination foods must have a CN label or product fact sheet•Corndog, hot dog and sausage served more than twice per month

CACFP Sample Cycle CACFP Sample Cycle Menus Menus

CACFP Sample Problem MenusMore fresh fruits/

vegetables/ produce

More whole grainsMore color/varietyLess commercially

prepared products

Less variety of fruits/vegetables and less fresh produce

Less whole grainsLess color/varietyMore commercially

prepared products

ATTACHMENTSATTACHMENTSSAMPLE

PARTICIPANT SURVEY

SAMPLE STAFF TESTING SCORE

CARD

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