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Crediting Tip Sheets in Child Nutrition Programs

Resource type
Technical Assistance & Guidance
Fact Sheets
Please Note

As of April 2024, this resource is under revision to reflect the Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans final rule.  

The crediting tip sheet series provides handy references for program operators on how to credit the five meal components in child nutrition programs. Each tip sheet provides simple, easy-to-use information for one meal component. 

Page updated: April 26, 2024