For this assignment, choose one of the developmental stages, either toddler or
preschooler, and plan a well-balanced days menu using the national nutrition and food
program guidelines: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the USDA-HHS
Dietary Guidelines. This assignment provides the opportunity to use all of the
knowledge gained these past weeks to develop an integrated daily nutritious meal plan.
Instructions:
Your meal plan must include the following:
You plan must be written about the following age groups:
o Toddler
o Preschoolers
The daily menu should include:
o Breakfast
o Lunch
o Afternoon snack
Be sure to document where specific guidelines are utilized and provide a
rationale for how you determined your choices.
Identify any childs special needs that might require modifying this plan.
Requirements:
Submit the assignment in a Word Document.