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Provider #
2.
All children enrolled for care will participate on the food program unless the parent verbally declines.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Parents must sign a "declined participation" form.
3.
A child refuses to drink milk so the provider offers juice at lunch or dinner instead.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
Juice may not be served at lunch or dinner. Water should be available throughout the day.
4.
You can only claim children 12 years or under, migrant children through 15 years, or individuals that have documented disabilities through age 18.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is true because it specifies the specific age groups that can be claimed as dependents for certain benefits. Only children who are 12 years old or younger, migrant children up to 15 years old, or individuals with documented disabilities up to 18 years old can be claimed.
5.
You can claim up to three meals and one snack for reimbursement.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Claims cannot exceed two meals and one snack OR one meal and two snacks.
6.
A site monitor must give the provider 24 hour notice before a site visit.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Site monitors must make at least three UNANNOUNCED site visits per year.
7.
You must notify your food program sponsor if you plan to be away during meal time.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
It is important to notify your food program sponsor if you plan to be away during meal time because they need to make arrangements for the meals that would have been provided to you. This ensures that the program can effectively manage their resources and avoid any wastage of food. By informing them in advance, they can plan accordingly and make necessary adjustments to their meal distribution.
8.
You do not have to wash your hands before food preparation, handling, or serving if you are too busy.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
You must always wash your hands with soap and running water before preparing, handling, or serving food.
9.
You can wait to store frozen and refrigerated foods after purchasing if you are not going to use them that day.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
You must store frozen and refrigerated foods as soon as you can after buying them.
10.
Children must wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before eating.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
It is important for children to wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before eating because this helps to remove any dirt, germs, or bacteria that may be present on their hands. This practice can help prevent the spread of diseases and keep them healthy.
11.
Animals can be in the food preparation, food storage, and eating areas as long as no food is currently being prepared or served.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Animals must be kept out of food preparation, food storage, and eating areas at all times. You must wash your hands after handling animals or animal waste.
12.
You do not need to notify CACFP when you move if you will be staying in the same zip code.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
You must notify CACFP regarding moving or any change in license capacity.
13.
It is recommended that infants 1-2 years of age be served whole milk.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Whole milk is recommended but not required for children one year of age.
14.
A child does not drink milk and soy milk is served without a parent or doctor's note.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
A parent or doctor's note is required and the soy milk must meet the nutritional guidelines. Reimbursable brands of soy milk are 8th Continent, Pacific Natural, and Kikkoman Pearl.
15.
A provider records a slightly different menu from what the monitor records at a site visit.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
The meal will be disallowed; the provider and monitor records must match.
16.
A menu for an 8 month old consists of breast milk, pancakes, and applesauce for breakfast.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
Iron-fortified infant cereal is a requirement at breakfast for an infant 8-12 months old.
17.
A provider packs up a snack and gives it to the parent to take home because the child is picked up just as snack is being served.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
The provider can only claim meals that the child has eaten while the child is in the provider's care.
18.
A provider claims snack at 3 pm and the kids leave at 3:05pm.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
In order for the meal to be reimbursable, children must have at least 20 minutes to eat each meal or snack.
19.
A provider serves apples, green beans, mashed potatoes, meatloaf, and milk for lunch or dinner.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
Potatoes are creditable only as vegetable, not a bread/grain component.
20.
A snack menu consists of carrot sticks, ranch dressing, and apple juice for snack.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
At least 2 items from 2 different food groups must be served. Ranch dressing is an extra.
21.
A breakfast menu consists of banana, egg, and milk.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
A bread/grain item must be served at breakfast time. Serving a protein source such as egg is nutritionally valuable, but is not a breakfast requirement on the food program.
22.
A dinner menu consists of whole wheat tortillas, refried beans, cheese, carrots, blueberries, and 1% milk.
Correct Answer
A. Reimbursable
Explanation
This meal meets has all the required components necessary for dinner (grain, protein, fruit & vegetable, and milk). It is okay to serve more than the minimum requirement.
23.
A provider buys a rotisserie chicken but cooks pasta, mixed vegetables, and serves oranges and milk for lunch.
Correct Answer
A. Reimbursable
Explanation
This deli item (rotisserie chicken) is reimbursable on the food program.
24.
A bagel and cream cheese is served for snack.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
Cream cheese is an "extra". A second food from another food category must be served in order for the meal to be reimbursable.
25.
A provider serves the same children the same menu for lunch and dinner.
Correct Answer
A. Reimbursable
Explanation
Although it is reimbursable, a variety of foods should be served on a daily basis. If children are served the same meal at lunch and dinner the provider should try to vary the fruits and vegetables.
26.
A provider serves her day care children lunch and withholds the milk and fruit until the end of the meal.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
All meal components must be served at the same time.
27.
A provider serves one of these items without a Child Nutrition (CN) label: corn dogs, fish sticks, chicken nuggets, frozen meatballs, or processed deli meats.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
All processed meat products must have a Child Nutrition (CN) label or be homemade (HM) in order to be reimbursable.
28.
A provider's paper claim is not complete or no paper records are available for review during a site visit.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
The provider can begin claiming on this day; however, they will not receive reimbursement for any meals not recorded prior to the visit.
29.
A provider is not home, but the day care is open for business and a helper cannot locate paper records.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
Records must be available for review or meals to date will be disallowed. It is important to make sure all helpers are trained on the food program meal requirements and that they can located records when the provider is away.
30.
Provider is missing 10 days worth of records and fills in information after the monitor leaves.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
No reimbursement will be paid on meals and meal count records not up to date. The provider can claim the day of the visit and move forward. Meals must be recorded daily.
31.
You must maintain daily menus with meal counts, meal times, and shift documentation if needed.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Maintaining daily menus with meal counts, meal times, and shift documentation is necessary to ensure efficient and organized meal planning and service. By keeping track of meal counts, establishments can ensure they have enough food prepared for each mealtime. Additionally, documenting meal times helps in maintaining a consistent schedule for serving meals. Shift documentation is important for tracking employee responsibilities and ensuring smooth transitions between shifts. Therefore, the statement is true as these practices are essential for effective management of daily menus and meal service.
32.
A provider has only 2% milk available and her day care kids are all 2 years of age and over.
Correct Answer
B. Not reimbursable
Explanation
Only 1% milk or non-fat milk is reimbursable for children age 2 and over.
33.
The proper temperature for your refrigerator is 40 degrees F or colder.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Frozen foods must be stored at 40 degrees F or colder.
34.
You can save leftover baby food in jars, breast milk, and formula after a child has eaten or drank out of the jar as long as you properly label and date it.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
You must discard leftover baby food in jars, breast milk , or formula after a child has eaten or drank out of the jar or bottle.
35.
You must store food off the floor and away from cleaning supplies.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Storing food off the floor and away from cleaning supplies is important to maintain food safety and prevent contamination. Placing food directly on the floor can expose it to dirt, pests, and potential hazards. Additionally, storing food away from cleaning supplies helps to prevent cross-contamination, as chemicals from the cleaning supplies can contaminate the food and make it unsafe to consume. Therefore, it is necessary to store food off the floor and away from cleaning supplies to ensure food safety.
36.
When you are busy, it is okay to prop up a bottle for an infant to drink.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
It is never okay to prop an infant with a bottle. You must hold infants for all bottle feedings.
37.
A provider serves a morning snack at 10:00am. The children are getting tired so she decides to serve lunch at 11:15am.
Correct Answer
B. Not Reimbursable
Explanation
A provider must allow at least 2 hours between each meal and snack. If a provider does not serve snacks then there should be a minimum of 3 hours between each meal.
38.
A provider will be taking a week long vacation. The provider does not need to contact her Food Program Health & Nutrition Specialist to let her know she will be closed for a week.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The provider should always let her Food Program Health & Nutrition Specialist know when she will be closed. The provider can call or send an email.