Smarter Mealtimes Scorecard Results Survey

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* 1. How did you do on the Smarter Mealtimes Smartcard?

Bronze 6-10

Silver 11-15

Gold 16-20

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* 2. What is one unchecked strategy you think you could start incorporating in your mealtime?

Sliced or cut fruit is offered.

Fruit is offered in attractive bowls or baskets.

Fruits and vegetables are offered first and at least one additional time during each meal.

Fruits are called or labeled with fun, creative names.

Vegetables are called or labeled with fun, creative names.

Fresh, cut vegetables are frequently paired with a healthy dip.

The main dish (or featured entree) is called or labeled with a fun, creative name.

Taste tests of fruits, vegetables, and main dishes are provided at least once per year.

Children are given opportunities to learn about food and and gardening at least once per year.

Popular characters (such as Elmo) are used to promote healthy foods using labels or stickers.

Meals are offered family style.

Caregivers model healthy eating habits such as sitting with children during meals and eating the provided foods.

Caregivers announce the menu as part of the daily routine.

Attractive, healthful food signage (posters, stickers, or clings) is displayed in the child care environment.

A weekly or monthly menu is provided to all families.

Children are encouraged to help with the mealtime set-up and clean-up routine.

All lights in the eating area work and are turned on during meals.

To help decide what foods are offered, children and families are asked to provide feedback.

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* 3. What is your favorite smarter mealtime strategy?

Sliced or cut fruit is offered.

Fruit is offered in attractive bowls or baskets.

Fruits and vegetables are offered first and at least one additional time during each meal.

Fruits are called or labeled with fun, creative names.

Vegetables are called or labeled with fun, creative names.

Fresh, cut vegetables are frequently paired with a healthy dip.

The main dish (or featured entree) is called or labeled with a fun, creative name.

Taste tests of fruits, vegetables, and main dishes are provided at least once per year.

Children are given opportunities to learn about food and and gardening at least once per year.

Popular characters (such as Elmo) are used to promote healthy foods using labels or stickers.

Meals are offered family style.

Caregivers model healthy eating habits such as sitting with children during meals and eating the provided foods.

Caregivers announce the menu as part of the daily routine.

Attractive, healthful food signage (posters, stickers, or clings) is displayed in the child care environment.

A weekly or monthly menu is provided to all families.

Children are encouraged to help with the mealtime set-up and clean-up routine.

All lights in the eating area work and are turned on during meals.

To help decide what foods are offered, children and families are asked to provide feedback.

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* 4. In which type of care facility do you provide care?

Family Home Provider

Child Care Center

After-School Care

Adult Care

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* 5. Do you currently participate with the Child and Adult Care Food Program?

Yes

If so, who is your sponsoring agency?

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* 6. Contact Information

Name:

Name of Organization:

Job Title:

Address:

City/Town:

State:

Zip:

Email Address:

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