DOCUMENT RESUME PS 019 123 Crediting Foods in Tne Child

DOCUMENT RESUME ED 324 133 PS 019 123 TITLE Crediting Foods in tne Child Care Food Program. Revised . INSTITUTION Food and Nutrition Service (DOA), Robbinsville, NJ. Mid-Atlantic Regional Office- PUB DATE Jun 88 NOTE 42p. PUB TYPE Guides General (050) EDRS PRICE MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Day Care Centers; Definitions; Early Childhood Education; *Family Dav Care; *Federal Programs; *Food Standards; Guidelines; *Nutrition; *School Age Day Care IDENTIFIERS *Reimbursement Programs ABSTRACT This modified version of a previously published title provides additional information on foods for which reimbursement may be obtained from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) by child care centers and family day care homes participating in the Child Care Food Program. Such foods, called creditable foods, are those that may be counted toward meeting the requirements for a reimbursable meal. Foods are determint:,1 to be creditable according to these faciors: tl) nutrient content; (2) customary function in a meal; (3, the degree to which they meet regulations governing the ChiLl Nutrition Programs;(4) the degree to which they meet the Foc-i and Drug Administration's Standards of Identity;(5) the degree to wnich they meet the USDA's standards for meat and meat products; and (6) agreement with administrative policy decisions on the crediting of particular foods. Preliminary contents offer definitions, explanations, and a chart listing amounts and types of food to be served to children 1 year of age and older. Discussion of food groups covers milk, meat and meat alternatives, vegetables and fruits, and bread and bread alternatives. It is emphasized that the lists include only items about which inquiries have been made or which have been credited incorrectly. The index includes 272 foods. ,RH) Reprod.;otions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original docurent. United States Department al Agriculture Crediting Foods in the Food and Nutrition Child Care Food Program Service Mid-Atlantic U S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATtOh A. *.D. AtS., 14, Region t ot Special Nutrition Programs V a.. Child Care Food Program 2 CREDITING FOODS IN THE CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM Mid-Atlantic Region Fbod and Nutrition Service, USDA Child Care Fbod Program Unit Special Nutrition Programs June 1988 All meals served to Children under the Child Care Food Program are served at no separate Charge regardless of race, color, sex, age, handicap or national origin. There is no discrimination in admissions policy, neal service or the use of facilities. Any complaints of discrimination Should be subnitted in writing to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. Acknowledgements The original publication Ctrditing Foods in the Child Care Food Program was published by Nutrition and Dechnical Services, Food and Nu*rition Service, USDA, Mountain Plains Ragion, 2420 Wast 26th Avenue, Suite 430 D, Denver, Colorado 80211. This modification was prepared by Bernard Bradhfeld, Ph.D. and Lucy Mao, R.D., with editorial assistance from Ursula Abrams and Tam Leverich. The State agencies administering the CCFP in the Mid-Atlantic Region provided invaluable recommendations that contributed significantly to the development of this publication. Suggestions were also provided by the following Virginia CCFP family day care hame sponsoring organizations: Fairfax County Office for Children,Tidewater Child care Association,and The Planning Cauncil. This publication was typed by Gail Magee and Patrice Thomas. The cover for this publication was designed by Marian Wig. 4 MEM OF alIDENIS introduction 1 Definitions and/or Explanations 2 Child Care Food Program Meal Pattern Charts 5 MiIk 6 Meat/Meat Alternates 10 Vegetables/Fruits 15 Brea0/Bread Alternates 22 Index 32 fz-V21-.;:;:. 1 r4TrenUnCI`TON The goal of thc Care Food Program (C0111?)is to improve the health and nunriti.on of tne ration's cnildren while promoting the development of good eatirej Lebits and nutriticn education. The Flood Buying Guide for Child Neie.itieneElegfelm. ?cod end Nutrition Service Program Aid NUMber 1331, is the principal tcol to determine the contribution foods nake toward the meal tequIremertg, wilether foods are produced on site or purchased commercially. This resource haebeenprepared to provide additional informationon creditatle foods in eaild care centers, outsideesdhoolhours care centers, and family day eare hemes, Creeltable foods are those foods that may be counted toward meeting the it:quire-rants fer A reimbursable real. FOods are determined to be creditable based on the following factors: (I) nutrient content; (2) customary function in a meal:(3) whether they meet regulations governing the Child Nutrition Preeeams (on quamtity reoluirests and/or by definition);(4) whether they meet FaMs Standards of Identity; (5) whether they neet the USDA's standards for !met and neat products; and (6) agreement with administrative policy &.cieions on the crditirg of particular foods. l.roleediteble at: "other" fcxid re those that are not creditable because they do not neet ths above criteria. "OtIsAite foods do not neet the requirements for any corponenta in the meal tatterhs. Noncreditable foods may supply caloriee wilieh help meet the energy needs of growing boys and girls and ray oentribute additinnal protein, vitardns, and minerals. They can be used to eopplement the required zeal ccmponents to improve acceptability, and to satisfy the children's appetites. USDA rei3danrses chil.:1 care centers andfamily day care home sponsors participating in the CCF? for the reels served, not for individual foods. A real is reirtursable if it contains those foods in the amounts outlined in the CCFP meal patterns. Therefore, a meal may be nade up of both creditable focus and noncreditable foods. This publication is not designed to provide guidance concerning the CCFP infant real patterns. For information in this area,or any questions concerning this handbook, please contact your State agency or family day care home sponsoring organization. THE LISTS OF CREDITABLE AND NON CREDITABLE FOOE6 IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE NOT ALL INCIDSIVE. THE PUBLICATION INCLUCES ONLY THOSE FOODS ABOUT WHICH WE HAVE RECEIVED INQUIRIES OR HAVE NCTED AS BEING CREDITED INCORRECTLY. 6 DEFINITIONS AND/OR EXPLANATIONS 1. Child Nutrition (CM) Label CN Label: Is avoluntary Fed.L....al labeling programfor the Child Nutrition Programs. Provides a warrenty for CN labeled products. Allows manufacbarers to state a product's contribution to the meal pattern r.-uiresrants on their labels. Haw to identify a CN label; A CN label will always contain the following information: The CN logo which is a distinct border. The mi;a1 pattern contribution statenent. A 6-digit prrduot identification number. USDNIMNS allthorization. The month and year of approval. SAMPLE LABEL? (2} 00 0000 : This 5.00 oz. - Pizza with Ground : Beef and Vegetable Protein Pro- : duct provides 2.00 oz. equivalent : : meat/meat alternate, 1/2 cup serv- CM ing of vegetable, and1-1/2 sezv- CN ings of bread alternate for the : : Child Nutrition Meal Pattern : Requirearent. (Useof thislogo : and statement authorized by the : Food and Nutrition Service,USDA : 05-84.) For a detailed explanation on Child Nutrition (CN) Labeling, see the Food and Nutrition Service Rzulations for the Child Care Food Program, Part 226, Appendix C. 3 Definitions and/or Explanations 2. "Fast food" restaurants are specialized in the rapid preparation and service of food (as hamburger or fried chicken). "Fast Food" is creditable (limited to specialoccasions) if it meetstheprogram meal pattern requirements, and if it is approved by the State agency. Same State agencies, with the approval of USDA, do not allow reimbursement for meals obtained at fast food restaurants. 3. Fish - home caught - not creditable under the Child Care Food Program. Can be a safety hazard because of the danger of pollution and contamination. 4. Game - e.g. Venison, Squirrel, Rabbit, etc. - For safety reasons not creditable under the Child Care Food I:ogram unless inspected and approved by either the State Agency or the Federal Authority. Use of these items is not recommended because of the pe-ential Inalth hazard. 5. Home canned foods - For safety, home canned foods are not allowed in meals reimbursed under the Child Care Food Program. Because clostridium botulinum is dangerous, it can produce an extremely potent toxin in the canned food. This poison can be present in food when there is no evidence of spoilage. 6. Home frozen foods -Nre creditable under the Child Care Food Program if approved by the State Agency. 7. Home grown fresh foods - Are creditable under the Child Care Food Program if approved by the State Agency. 8. Haney should not be given to or used in foods for infants under 1 year of age because it can cause infant botulism. 9. COmmercial gelatin dessert (powder form or prepared)is considered as "other food"; it is not a creditable food item. 10. Medical EXIceptions - Substitutions may be made for medical reasons when supported by a statement from a recognized medical authority. The statement should specify the food or foods to be omitted from the child's diet, and a choice of foods that may be substituted. Refer to Federal Regulations 226.20 (h) and FNS Instruction 783-2. This information may be obtained from your State agency. 11. Product Specification Sheet (sometimes called a product analysis sheet) is an information sheetobtained fromthe manufacturerwith a detailed explanation of what the product actually contains and the amount of each ingredient in the product by weight. It must have an original signature of a company official. 12. Serving size or portion is described by the weight, measure, or number of pieces or slices. The serving size specified in the meal patterns can be credited toward neeting the meal pattern requirements. 4 13. Standards of Identity - USDA orFDA standards for products set legal requirements for content, preparation,and labeling before being manufactured and sold in commerce.

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