February Update

Calculating Ounce Equivalents
of Grains in the Child and
Adult Care Food Program

As you know, starting October 1, 2021 meal planners must use ounce equivalents to determine the amount of credible grain served as a part of a reimbursable meal or snack.

This month we have provided a USDA worksheet for you to use in your meal planning. It will help you:

1. Use a grains measuring chart
2. Use the food buying guide
3. Use the calculation method

Please feel free to print off the handout and use as a guide when planning your menus. Visit the website listed below to find further information.

Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Program (FBG):​foodbuyingguide.fns.usda.gov

January Update

CACFP Crediting Single-Serving
​Packages of Grains

Using Ounce Equivalents for Grains

​Starting October 1, 2021 meal planners must use ounce equivalents to determine the amount of creditable grain served a part of a reimbursable meal or snack.
Stay ahead of the deadline and start working on your menus now calculating the change. Here are some resources from the USDA to help you get started.
 
These two pages from USDA will help you get started. They will go in depth with IW packages, actual pictures of pieces for size, weight in grams & ounces, reading labels, different age groups, and how to calculate the ounce equivalents for each grain item on your menus.
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Here is the memo from USDA https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/fr-092519