This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the USDA’s Final Rule on Child Nutrition Programs. Focused on integrating the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, it highlights the gradual implementation of sugar and sodium limits, updates to meal components, and strengthened Buy American requirements. Gain critical insights into compliance timelines, resources for successful transitions, and the broader impacts on school meal planning.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the key changes to meal patterns for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
* Learn the phased implementation timelines for added sugars and sodium reductions.
* Understand updated requirements for milk, whole grains, and meat/meat alternates.
* Identify resources and support available to program operators for successful implementation.
* Understand the strengthened Buy American provisions and their implications.
* Recognize the consequences of non-compliance with the Final Rule.
