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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy CACFP Week!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Today we’re celebrating <b>Color Your Plate Day</b>, a fun way to encourage trying a variety of fruits and vegetables — and a perfect fit for a little St. Patrick’s Day fun!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ways to celebrate today:</b><br>
• Serve a variety of colorful fruits or vegetables at meals or snacks<br>
• Ask children to name the colors on their plate<br>
• Talk about how different colored foods help our bodies in different ways<br>
• Create a simple “rainbow plate” with fruits and vegetables<br>
• Add a festive touch by including a green fruit or vegetable like cucumbers, broccoli, or kiwi<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Exploring colorful foods can help build healthy habits that last a lifetime.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">— Maine CACFP Team<o:p></o:p></p>
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