Diversity Informed Meal Planning
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Course Length
2 hours
Delivery Method
Asynchronous eLearning
Category
On-Demand eLearning
Course Summary
Involve children and families in menu planning to incorporate new and diverse foods and present those foods to children in different ways as exciting and challenging. Reflecting diverse characteristics and cultures of families in menu planning is a great way to incorporate new and diverse foods. Ensure that menus comply with CACFP guidelines and involve families in the planning and inclusion process.
CEU Credits
0.2 CEUs
CDA Competency Area
- Content Area I: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
MN KCF Content Area
- VII.C: Providing Healthy Nutrition
Level
2 (Intermediate)
State Approval
- MN
- OH
- VT
Objectives
At the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Ensure menus comply with USDA-CACFP nutritional guidelines.
- Understand the importance of reflecting the diverse characteristics and cultures of children and families served through a program’s meals and overall environment.
- Involve children and families in menu planning to incorporate new and diverse foods and present those foods to children in different ways.
Criteria to earn CEUs:
- To receive a certificate and CEUs, you must complete all components of this course, including scoring 80% or higher on the review quiz. You can retake the final review quiz and all interactive components as many times as needed.
- No prerequisites are required. Click here to learn about TSI Training Policies
Required Technology and Logistics
- Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer.
- A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have any technical support issues while taking the course, please contact our help desk at 651-233-2263 or institute@thinksmall.org.
