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Now Available! Tip Sheet on Crediting Meats/Meat Alternates in Child Nutrition Programs!

" August 1, 2022 - This handy reference for Program operators across all Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) is a simple and easy-to-use resource that highlights the basics of crediting for the meats/meat alternates component.
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August 1, 2022 - This tip sheet is a part of a series of seven tips sheets that includes Crediting Fruits and Crediting Vegetables in Child Nutrition Programs (https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/crediting-tip-sheets-child-nutrition-programs) previously released. This handy reference for Program operators across all Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) is a simple and easy-to-use resource that highlights the basics of crediting for the meats/meat alternates component. While Program operators and staff at the local school food authority comprise of the target audience, State agencies and FNS Regional Offices may want to use the tip sheet to provide guidance and training.

Access today at: Crediting Meats/Meat Alternates in Child Nutrition Programs (https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/crediting-meats-meat-alternates-child-nutrition-tip-sheet)

Printed versions of the tip sheet series will be available at a later date. Stay tuned for tip sheets on crediting milk and grains in Child Nutrition Programs!

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