2008:12 - Healthy Children Are ActivePhysical activity for children is the theme for the December issue. MyPyramid for Preschoolers recommends 60 minutes of activity each day. Physical activity ideas for child care and recommended books for children related to physical activity are featured. Recipe for Pizza with Ground Beef Topping D-23 and a week's worth of breakfast, lunch and snack menus.
View or Download2008-11: Teaching Children about the Food Groups: Milk and Milk ProductsMilk and milk products are featured in this issue. Activities include a Cheese Tasting Party and making fruit smoothies with the children. Recipes - Strawberry Banana Smoothie and Broccoli Cheese Soup H-05. A week's worth breakfast, lunch, and snack menus.
View or Download2008-10: Teaching Children about the Food Groups: Meat and Meat AlternatesThis issue highlights teaching children about meat and meat alternates. Tips on using the meat alternate beans. Fun food activity. Recipe for Beef or Pork Burrito D-21. A week's worth of breakfast, lunch and snack menus.
View or Download2008-09: Teaching Children about the Food Groups: VegetablesThe vegetable food group is featured. Activities. Recipe for Minestrone Soup H-12. A week's worth of breakfast, lunch and snack menus.
View or Download2008-08 Teaching Children About the Food Groups: FruitsNutrition education activities on the fruit food group. Recipe: Cherry Crisp B-10. A week's menus for all 3 reimbursable meals.
View or Download2008-07: Plant an Indoor GardenLearn to plant an indoor gardent. Seed activity. Recipe for Beef or Pork Taco. A week's worth of breakfast, lunch and snack menus.
View or Download2008-06: Dental Health for Young ChildrenTeach children about the importance of caring for their teeth. Foods that help keep teeth healthy. Education activity. Recipe: Bean Dip G-02. A week's snack menus.
View or Download2008-05: Adjusting RecipesThe USDA Recipes for Child Care are written for servings of 25 or 50; for a smaller or larger yield, follow these simple formulas to adjust the recipe. Changing Fractions to Decimals, Changing Ounces to Pounds, Adjusting the Recipe Based on Needed Yield, Multipy All Ingredients by a Factor, Banana Muffins A-04 recipe
View or Download2008-04: Teaching Children about Food Groups: Grains/BreadsThis issue teaches children about the grains/bread food group. Recipe: Baked Whole Wheat Doughnuts A-07. A week's lunch menus.
View or Download2008-03: Drinking Water for Good HealthChildren learn why water is a healthy way to quench their thirst. Education activity. Recipe: Molded Fruit Salad E-01. A week's snack menus.
View or Download2008-02 Creative Menu PlanningChildren enjoy positive experiences with healthy foods. Menu planning and connecting menus to classroom activities are featured. A week's breakfast, lunch and snack menus.
View or Download2008-01: Cooking with Fresh Vegetables: Focus on Sweet PotatoesSweet potatoes are rich in vitamins and nutrients. Readers will learn various ways to serve this vegetable that is a good source of complex carbohydrates and fiber. Education activity. A week's lunch menus.
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