The guidelines are focused on: • increasing the amount of vegetables and fruits offered in child care; • shifting toward the use of whole grain foods; • offering nutritious protein foods; • encouraging the use of healthy fats; • ensuring children are offered food sources of calcium at every meal and snack; and, • reducing the availability of highly processed foods. [...] The Canada’s Food Guide snapshot provides a visual reminder of the recommended proportions of food at meals and snacks - half the plate is vegetables and fruits, with whole grain foods and protein foods making up the rest of the plate. [...] If accessing foods that meet the guidelines is a challenge, child care providers are encouraged to work with the Child Care Services Consultant in their region, who can also reach out to the Regional Nutritionist to discuss these concerns and determine how to provide the most nutritious foods and beverages available to the children. [...] Calcium is added to fortify the soy beverage, and it tends to sink to the bottom of the container, so you need to shake the container to mix the calcium back into the liquid. [...] Foods to offer Foods not to offer • See other guidelines for details on foods and • See other guidelines for details on foods and beverages to offer.
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Table of Contents
- Table of Contents 3
- Background 5
- Provincial Menu Planning Guidelines for Regulated Child Care Services 2024 6
- Helping Children Eat Well 6
- Provincial Menu Planning Guidelines for Regulated Child Care Services 2024 8
- Menu Planning 8
- Provincial Menu Planning Guidelines for Regulated Child Care Services 2024 10
- Food Waste 10
- Non-sugar Sweeteners 11
- Provincial Menu Planning Guidelines for Regulated Child Care Services 2024 12
- Menu Planning Guidelines for Child Care Settings 12
- Guideline 1 At a meal offer vegetables andor fruits. 12
- Provincial Menu Planning Guidelines for Regulated Child Care Services 2024 14
- Guideline 2 At a meal offer a whole grain food. 14
- Guideline 3 At a meal offer a protein food. 15
- Provincial Menu Planning Guidelines for Regulated Child Care Services 2024 16
- Guideline 4 Offer a food source of calcium at all meals and snacks. 17
- Guideline 5 Offer a morning and an afternoon snack. 17
- Provincial Menu Planning Guidelines for Regulated Child Care Services 2024 18
- Guideline 6 Make water available to children at all times. 18
- Guideline 7 Use healthy fats as spreads and when cooking and baking. 18
- Guideline 8 Do not offer highly processed foods and beverages. 19
- Provincial Menu Planning Guidelines for Regulated Child Care Services 2024 20
- Ingredients Used in Recipes 20
- Condiments 21
- Questions 22
- Appendix 1 - Food Choking Hazards 23
- Appendix 2 - Label Reading 25
- Appendix 3 Menu Review Checklist 27
- Appendix 4 - Menu Planning Templates and Sample menu 31
- Template for Menu Planning in Child Care Settings 32
- Template for Menu Planning in Child Care Settings Breakfast and Supper 33
- Sample Menu using the template for menu planning 34
- Appendix 5 - Resources 35
- Appendix 6 - Sample Recipes 36
- Vegetarian Chili 37
- Bean Lentil and Brown Rice Casserole 38
- Lentil Carrot and Ginger Soup 39
- Chicken or Tofu Stir Fry 40
- Tuna and Brown Rice Casserole 41
- Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese 42
- Whole Grain English Muffin Pizza 43
- Egg and Veggie Cups 44
- Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins 45
- Banana and Berry Blender Muffins 46
- Whole Wheat Pancakes 47
- Easy Hummus 48
- Baked Whole Grain Tortilla Triangles 49
- Dill and Onion Yogurt Dip 49
- Yogurt Fruit and Cereal Parfait 50
- Fruit Smoothie 50
