FCC Nutrition and Meal Planning Flashcards

Which federal program provides meal reimbursements to licensed FCC providers who serve nutritious foods?

Answer: The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

CACFP reimburses eligible FCC providers for meals and snacks that meet USDA nutritional requirements served to enrolled children.

According to CACFP meal pattern requirements, a reimbursable breakfast for preschoolers must include:

Answer: A fluid milk, a grain or bread, and a fruit or vegetable

CACFP breakfast patterns require fluid milk, a grain/bread component, and a fruit or vegetable to qualify for reimbursement.

What is the correct response when a child in an FCC home has a documented food allergy?

Answer: Obtain a medical statement, post the allergy prominently, and serve a safe alternative

A medical statement documents the allergy, posting it ensures all caregivers are aware, and safe alternatives protect the child from potentially life-threatening reactions.

Introducing solid foods to infants in an FCC home should be guided by:

Answer: The infant's developmental readiness and the parent's instructions, supported by pediatric guidance

Readiness cues, parental guidance, and pediatric recommendations together determine the appropriate time to introduce solids, which typically falls between four and six months.

To prevent choking in children under four, FCC providers should avoid serving:

Answer: Whole grapes, hot dogs, raw carrots, and large chunks of hard foods

Round, firm, or large foods like whole grapes and raw carrots are leading choking hazards for toddlers because they can fully occlude a small airway.

Which practice best supports healthy eating habits in young children within an FCC setting?

Answer: Providing family-style meals where children serve themselves and choose their portions

Family-style meals promote autonomy, hunger and fullness awareness, and positive food relationships—core components of the Division of Responsibility in feeding.