Protein Perspectives: Exploring Protein Foods in the CACFP

Description

FREE for Members & Non-Members
Earn a Certificate for 1.0 CEU, Specialty 1

Protein foods play an important role in CACFP menus, but each brings unique nutritional benefits, menu planning considerations, and opportunities for programs. Join representatives from across the protein industry as they share insights about their products and discuss how protein foods can support healthy, appealing meals for children. 

1. Identify a variety of protein foods that may be incorporated into CACFP menus. 

2. Recognize nutritional and menu planning considerations associated with different protein options. 

3. Describe practical strategies for incorporating protein foods into child nutrition programs.

This webinar offers real-time, live captions that are available in Spanish and 34 other languages.

Presented by:

National CACFP Association

Emily Holdorf, MS, RDN, CDN, The Foundation for Fresh Produce 

Kristen Hicks-Roof, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND, FNAP, National Pork Board 

Mary Dickson, RDN, LD, Dairy MAX

Markita Lewis, MS, RD, National Peanut Board

Madison Washington, USA Pulses

National Fisheries Institute