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Serving Smarter Choices: Meal Service Options. We will discuss…. Portion control Types of meal service options Best Practices. Portion Control: Fruits and Vegetables. 1/2 C total 3-5 year olds. 1/4 C total 1-2 year olds. Portion Control: Deli Meat. 1 oz. =
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Serving Smarter Choices: Meal Service Options
We will discuss… • Portion control • Types of meal service options • Best Practices
Portion Control: Fruits and Vegetables 1/2 C total 3-5 year olds 1/4 C total 1-2 year olds
Portion Control: Deli Meat 1 oz. = 1 slice for regular thickness 2-3 slices for thin slices Read portion sizes on nutrition labels.
Portion Control Know your conversions: 1oz = 28 grams (approx.) 1 cup = 8oz etc., etc. Google works wonders!
Portion Control: Cheese 1 oz. of cheese 1-1/2 slices 4 dice
Portion Control: Peanut Butter 1-2 years = 2 Tbs. 3-5 years = 3 Tbs. 6-12 = 4 Tbs.
Types of Meal Services • Unitized • Plated meals served from bulk • Family-style
Family Style Meals Look familiar?
Family Style Meals: Pros • Sense of empowerment for the child – “I can do it” • Social norms at meal time • Teachers encourage and inspire
Family Style Meals: Pros Remember: • You will introduce man new foods for the first time • May have to try several times before they like it • Can have a center policy for no outside food
Milk Questions?