Table of Contents
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Nutrition & Adult Day Health Programs 
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- Introduction
- The Role of Your Program in Promoting Health
- Facts about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Nutrition Basics (download
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Special Nutrition Needs of Older Adults (download
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- Introduction
- Aging & Nutritional Well-Being
- Good Nutrition for Seniors
- Determining Nutritional Risk
- Nutritional Risk Checklist
- Promoting Fluid Intake
- Nutrient & Calorie Needs
- Obesity
- Chronic Diseases
- Food Allergies & Intolerances
- Dietary Supplements
- Medicines & Older Adults
- Barriers to Healthy Eating
Planning Healthful Meals & Snacks (download
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- Introduction
- Using Food Labels to Make Healthful Food Choices
- Modifying Recipes & Menus
- Preparing Healthful Snacks
- Keeping Foods Safe for Older Adults
- Frequently Asked Questions
Culture & Foods (download
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- Introduction
- Why Consider Culture?
- Culturally Sensitive Interactions
- Cultural Foods
- Sources of Information on Culture and Food
Crediting Foods for CACFP Reimbursement (download
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- Introduction
- CACFP Guidelines for Crediting Meals and Snacks
- Tips for Crediting Foods
- Tips for Crediting Recipes
- CACFP Regulations: Crediting Grains/Breads
- CACFP Regulations: Crediting Fruits/Vegetables
- CACFP Regulations: Crediting Meat/Meat Alternates
- CACFP Regulations: Crediting Milk Products
Resources for Adult Day Health Programs (download
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- Introduction
- Child & Adult Care Food Program
- Aging-Related Programs and Services
- Fact Sheets
- Other Resources (Listed by Topic)
