t FEATURED s RECIPES: o 9 JUNE 2014 GLUTEN FREE S H e 6 ...Costs to Save Money Parent & Provider Page Online Training Giggles and Books By the Numbers: Vitamin C CACFP People Provider

introducing new foods

HealtH issue: Hand, foot, and moutH disease

tax obligations for cHild care

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Eczema

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Mealsw Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Beets

Snacks, Meals, & Menus Requirements and Ideas

Childhood Challenges Separation Anxiety Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Beef Vegetable Chow Mein

Healthy Habits: Dental Heath Parent & Provider Page Craft Corner: Coffee Filter Butterflies Recommended Books: Let It Snow! CACFP People Spotlight Provider: Cassie Miyler

In the News Breaking “Scary” News to Children

Activities Calendar January

This Month’s Activities Cures for Cabin Fever

January 2014 Volume 40 l Issue 1

a monthly mix of child nutrition and health information

August 2012 Volume 38 l Issue 8

w Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Lima Beans

Snacks, Meals & Menus Requirements and Ideas

Childhood Challenges Preventing Sports-Related Injuries

Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Kid Kabobs Parent & Provider Page

By the Numbers: Breastfeeding Books & Giggles

CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Pearline Minto

In the News Immigration Update

Activities Calendar August

This Month’s Activities Creating a Safe Play Environment

3 FEATURED

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9CHILDREN’SHEALTH

Understanding ADHD


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Snacks, Meals, & Menus Requirements and Ideas

Childhood Challenges Organic Foods: Is There Really a Difference? Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Minestone Soup Healthy Habits: “Sneaking in” More Nutrition Parent & Provider Page By the Numbers: Incarcerated Parents Craft Corner: Valentine Finger Puppet Recommended Books: Black History Month CACFP People Spotlight Provider: Rebecca Anlas

In the News Safe Car Transportation

Activities Calendar February

This Month’s Activities Simple Yoga Poses for Children

February 2014 Volume 40 l Issue 2


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w Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Bamboo Shoots


Childhood Challenges Child Abuse and Neglect

Parent & Provider Page Importance of Handwashing

Parent & Provider Page Marketing your Child Care Business

Books & Giggles

CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Marion Young

In the News Diet, Weight, and Exercise


This Month’s Activities Exercise to Music

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Tuberculosis

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Pumpkinw Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Broccolini


Childhood Challenges The Power of Peer Pressure

Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipes: Fun Halloween Snacks

Healthy Habits: Building Confidence Parent & Provider Page By the Numbers: Vitamins CACFP People Spotlight Provider: Melissa Passamani

In the News Bullying Awareness Month

Activities Calendar October

This Month’s Activities Autumn Nature Fun

October 2013 Volume 39 l Issue 10



April 2012 Volume 38 l Issue 4

w Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Litchis

r Snacks, Meals & Menus Requirements and Ideas

t Childhood Challenges Raising Bilingual Children

y Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Easter Egg Pizza Healthy Habits: Alternatives to Sugary Drinks

u Parent & Provider Page By the Numbers: Effective Couponing Books & Giggles

i CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Donna Rakers

a In the News Autism Awareness Month

Activities Calendar April

This Month’s Activities Building Imagination and Creativity 9

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The Role of Carbohydrates

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Going Organic

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Physical Activity: How much do

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ILLUSTRATOR OF THE MONTH: Oliver Jeffers

FEATURED RECIPES:

VEGETARIAN DELIGHTS!

JULY 2014Volume 40 l Issue 7

January is healthy weight awareness month

helping Children deal wth grief

health issue: ebola

featured reCipes:

soup

January 2015Volume 41 l issue 1


June 2012 Volume 38 l Issue 6

Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Figs


Childhood Challenges Dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis

Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Chicken and Summer Vegetable Tostadas Healthy Habits: More Dangers from Smoking

Parent & Provider Page By the Numbers: Celebrating Fathers Books & Giggles

CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Rosa Lopez 1) In the News Preparing for Disasters

Activities Calendar June

This Month’s Activities Keeping Fit in the Garden

9CHILDREN’S

HEALTHPromoting

Good Bone Health

3 FEATUREDRECIPES

SummerPasta Salads


w Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Plantains


Childhood Challenges Number of Stay-at-Home Dads on the Rise

Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Stir-Fried Chicken Healthy Habits: The Importance of Good Sleep Parent & Provider Page By the Numbers: Recycling Books & Giggles

CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Tina Blanchard

In the News Spring Safety Tips


This Month’s Activities Building Memory through Play o

CHILDREN’SHEALTHHuman PapillomaVirus

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Nutrition NotesProduce Profile: Star Fruit Snacks, Meals, & Menus Requirements and Ideas Healthy Habits Sources of Unsafe Mercury Levels By the Numbers Literacy Books & Giggles CACFP People Provider Spotlight : Mary Bos Health Issues Accessing Healthcare Insurance Resources In the NewsSafe Holiday Tips Activities Calendar December This Month’s Activities Science in the Snow

December 2012 Volume 38 I Issue 12

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Healthy Breakfast

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Produce Profile: Bok Choy


Childhood Challenges Perfecting Potty Training

Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipes: Vegetable and Cheese Stuffed Shells Healthy Habits: Mealtime Etiquette Parent & Provider Page By the Numbers: TV Time CACFP People Spotlight Provider: Jennifer Kuhlmann

Provider Resources “Cooking Matters for Child Care Professionals”

Activities Calendar November

This Month’s Activities What's in the Bag?

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Learning Problems

e FEATURED

RECIPES Shish Kabobs

w Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Blackberries


Childhood Challenges Managing Anger in Children

Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Sloppy Joe Sliders ACD Provider Training Conference Parent & Provider Page Recommended Books

CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Cassie LaButte

In the News Preparing for Extreme Weather

Activities Calendar August

This Month’s Activities Fun on the Lawn

August 2013 Volume 39 l Issue 8


March 2013 Volume 39 l Issue 3


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Childhood Challenges Sprouting Teeth for the First Time

Parent & Provider Page Parent & Provider Page By the Numbers: Daylight Saving Time: Spring Forward, Fall Back Books & Giggles

CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Patricia Brown

In the News Let's Move

Activities Calendar March

This Month’s Activities Combating Cabin Fever

Fruit and Vegetable art challenge results

lying: causes and Prevention

health issue: rotavirus

recommended books: autumn leaves

Featured reciPes:

breakFast

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w Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Cherries


t Childhood Challenges Diagnosing Weight Problems in Children

y Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe

Cheddar, Corn, and Potato Chowder

Healthy Habits Tips on Bathing Infants

u Parent & Provider Page Books & Giggles Use Your Noodle for ACD

i CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Sherisse Nixon

a In the News Coping with the Tough Economy


This Month’s Activities Kick Off a New Year of Fitness

9CHILDREN’S

HEALTHGetting Smart

About Antibiotics

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Lactose Intolerance

Nutrition NotesProduce Profile: Pineapples

Snacks, Meals, & MenusRequirements and Ideas

Childhood Challenges Potty Training Parent & Provider PageReducing Energy Costs Parent & Provider PageRecommended Books: Springtime

CACFP PeopleProvider Spotlight: Tiffany Dye

In the NewsImproving Indoor Air Quality

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By the Numbers: New Crib Safety Standards Books & Giggles

i CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Darlene Johnson

1) In the News Celebrating Black History Month

Activities Calendar February

This Month’s Activities Keep Fit with Household Items

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Eating Disorders

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May 2013 Volume 39 l Issue 5

w Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Ugli™ Fruit


Childhood Challenges Recognizing the Signs of Kawasaki Syndrome

Parent & Provider Page “Cooking Matters for Child Care Providers” Parent & Provider Page - Cinco de Mayo Books - A Visit with Children's Author Barbara Clatterbaugh

CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Mary Masnica

In the News Special Ways to Celebrate Mom

Activities Calendar May

This Month’s Activities Have a Ball!











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Volume 36 l Issue 1January 2010

2 Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Legumes

4 Snacks, Meals & Menus Requirements and Ideas

5 Childhood Challenges How to Introduce New Foods

to Infants and Toddlers

6 Parent & Provider Page Reader Recipe: Vegetable Soup

Healthy Habits: Cut Energy Costs to Save Money

7 Parent & Provider Page Online Training Giggles and Books By the Numbers: Vitamin C

8 CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Sandra Schnars

9 Health Issues The Power of Antioxidants

10 This Month's Activities New Year Celebrations

Around the World

11 Activities Calendar January

12 Fitness For Kids

Winter Activities

3 Featured Recipes

Brown RiceHappy

New Year!

July 2012 Volume 38 l Issue 7

Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Cranberries


Childhood Challenges Preparing for Puberty

Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Barbeque Chicken Pizza Parent & Provider Page

By the Numbers: Postpartum Depression Books & Giggles

CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Sara Mason

1) In the News Car Seat Safety

Activities Calendar July

This Month’s Activities Create Your Own Festival

9CHILDREN’S

HEALTHChoosing

Healthy Fats

3 FEATUREDRECIPESMore Mealsfrom Leftovers


October 2012 Volume 38 l Issue 10


w Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Guava


Childhood Challenges Age-to-Age Guide to Portion Control

Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Ratatouille Healthy Habits: Avoiding “Baby Bottle Mouth” Parent & Provider Page Books & Giggles

CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Lisa Padget

In the News Halloween Safety Tips

Activities Calendar October

This Month’s Activities Exploring Math Concepts through Play

oCHILDREN’SHEALTHFood Allergies& Intolerances

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FoodPoisoning

w Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Tomatillos


Childhood Challenges Keeping Children in Bed During Nap or Night Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Crock Pot Pea Soup Healthy Habits: Get More Life out of Produce Parent & Provider Page By the Numbers: Early Readers Craft Corner: Paper Plate Leprechaun Recommended Books: Women in History CACFP People Spotlight Provider: Susana Martinez

In the News Recognizing Signs of Dehydration


This Month’s Activities Color-Themed Games

March 2014 Volume 40 | Issue 3

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Trade In

Your Take-Out

6 TIPS TO MARKET YOUR CHILD CARE PROGRAM

Proposed Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label

Health Issues: Ringworm

AUTHOR OF THE MONTH: LAURA NUMEROFF

FEATURED RECIPES:

APPLE SNACKS

AUGUST 2014Volume 40 l Issue 8


March 2012 Volume 38 l Issue 3

Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Onions


Childhood Challenges Common Genetic Disorders in Children

Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Chicken and Veggie Treasures

Parent & Provider Page

Books & Giggles

CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Marcia Horn

1) In the News The Latest Trends in Education


This Month’s Activities Developing Movement Skills

9CHILDREN’S

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Childhood Challenges Teaching Good Hygiene

Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Summer Vegetable Quiche Healthy Habits: Protecting Children from Prescription Drugs

Parent & Provider Page Recommended Books

CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Kids Network Academy

In the News New Recommendations for Cleaning with Bleach

Activities Calendar July

This Month’s Activities A Summertime Treasure Hunt

July 2013 Volume 39 l Issue 7


6 THINGS YOUSHOULD NEVER SAY TO YOUR CHILDREN

Media vs Imagination: How much is too much?

AUTHOR OF THE MONTH: Mo Willems

FEATURED RECIPES:GLUTEN FREE

JUNE 2014Volume 40 l Issue 6

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Volume 36 l Issue 7July 2010

2 Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Corn

3 Featured Recipes More Than Macaroni & Cheese

4 Snacks, Meals & Menus Requirements and Ideas

5 Childhood Challenges Picnic Food Safety

6 Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipe: Summer Squash

and Chicken Healthy Habits: Successful Potty

Training

7 Parent & Provider Page Resources Giggles and Books By the Numbers: Grilling

8 CACFP People Provider Spotlight: Patricia Clayton

11 Activities Calendar July

12 In the News Most Children Not Getting Enough

Vitamin D

Fourth of July

Health IssuesProtect Children From

Heat-Related Illness This Summer

10 Activities

Go Green Activities

9

Patience with Picky eaters 6 ways to Foster

independence in children

health issue: impetigo

recommended Books: Giving thanks

Featured reciPes:

casserolesnovemBer 2014Volume 40 l Issue 11

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Rubella

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Side Dishesw Nutrition Notes Produce Profile: Pears


Childhood Challenges Keeping Control of Sibling Rivalry

Parent & Provider Page Healthy Recipes: Creamy Beef and Mushrooms with Noodles Healthy Habits: Choosing Holiday Snacks Parent & Provider Page By the Numbers: Gift-Giving CACFP People Spotlight Provider: Kelly Wendling

In the News Safe Toy and Gift Awareness Month

Activities Calendar December

This Month’s Activities Staying Fit Indoors

December 2013 Volume 39 l Issue 12


HELPING CHILDREN AND PARENTS THROUGH DIVORCE

FEATURED RECIPES:

VEGETARIAN RECIPES

MARCH 2015VOLUME 41 l ISSUE 4

DECEMBER IS SAFE TOYS AND GIFTS MONTH

Mind Your Manners: Ways to Improve

Manners in Childen

Health Issue: Sickle Cell Anemia

FEATURED RECIPES:IMMUNITY BOOSTERS

DECEMBER 2014Volume 40 l Issue 12

April 2015 Volume 41 l issue 4

AssociAtion for child development

40th

ASSOCIATION FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT

SINCE 1975ANNIVERSARY

Nutrition Notes

Recipe: Lemon PePPer AsPArAgus

1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juiceSalt and pepper, to tasteLemon zest

Preheat oven to 400° F. Toss the asparagus with olive oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until evenly coated. sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and then generously season with black pepper. roast 8-12 minutes, or until the tips begin to brown and the asparagus is tender. remove and garnish with lemon zest. makes 4 servings for 3-5 year olds at lunch/dinner.

Vegetables/Fruits

source and photo: www.gimmesomeoven.com

The Association for Child Development educates parents and caregivers about nutrition to promote the development of children and establish healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.

Web: www.acdkids.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/acdkidsorg

Twitter: www.twitter.com/acdkidsorg

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Chief Executive OfficerBillie Wimmer

Design, Writing, and LayoutAimee Klevorn

Recipes and Recipe Evaluations Amanda Piccolo

Staff ContributorsVal Crafts, Amanda Piccolo, and eduardo guizar-Alvarez

Potpourri is published monthly by the Association for Child Development (ACD), a sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Child care providers sponsored by the ACD for participation with the CACFP receive Potpourri free of charge. no portion of Potpourri may be reprinted without the consent of ACD.

The u.s. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientatio, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the usDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any usDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at u.s. Department of Agriculture, Director, office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, s.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact usDA through the Federal relay service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (spanish). usDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (rev. 6/2013)

herbs aNd spices: PePPer

Black pepper is one of the world’s most popular spices and is a berry

grown in India and Indonesia. grown on a vine of grape-like clusters, pepper is picked when it is not fully ripe. The berries are then dried, which causes them to shrivel and turn a dark brown or black color. These shriveled berries, called peppercorns, are what you buy at the grocery store.

You may have seen other colors of pepper such as white and green. Black pepper has the strongest flavor and can be purchased in the form of ground, cracked, or whole.

nuTrITIon Pepper is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium and has been found to improve digestion and promote intestinal health. It is also a good source of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and dietary fiber.

seLeCTIon AnD sTorAgeWhole peppercorns can be stored in a dark, cool place for about a year. ground pepper loses its flavor faster and maintains maximum flavor for only about four months.

With more flavor and a longer shelf life, it may be worthwhile to buy a pepper grinder to fully enjoy your black pepper experience.

PrePArATIonPepper enhances food by adding a bit of spice and heat and can be sprinkled into almost any dish. Because pepper loses flavor during cooking, season your food toward the end of cooking or add at the table. many recipes call for freshly ground pepper, which provides more flavor than pre-ground pepper.

sources: www.food.com, www.bbc.co.uk, and www.nutritiondata.self.com

On the CoverIn honor of ACD’s 40th anniversary, this month’s cover features a collage of past issues of Potpourri.

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Featured recipes

Smoothie RecipesSmoothies are not only healthy, convenient, and portable, but they are

packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals. Pick a color and enjoy!

Purple Smoothie1 1/2 cups milk 2 cups frozen blackberries

Combine milk and blackberries in a blender and blend until combined and frothy. serve immediately. makes 2 servings for 3-5 year olds at breakfast or snack.

milk Vegetables/Fruits

Yellow Smoothie1 1/2 cups milk 2 cups frozen mango chunks

Combine ingredients in a blender and blend until combined and frothy. serve immediately. makes 2 servings for 3-5 year olds at breakfast or snack.

milk Vegetables/FruitsPink Smoothie

1 1/2 cups milk 2 cups frozen strawberries

Combine milk and strawberries in a blender and blend until combined and frothy. serve immediately. makes 2 servings for 3-5 year olds at breakfast or snack or lunch/dinner.


Green Smoothie1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup spinach2 frozen bananas1 tablespoon honey*

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until combined and frothy. serve immediately. makes 2 servings for 3-5 year olds at breakfast or snack.


* Honey should not be given to children under one year of age.

Orange Smoothie1 1/2 cups milk2 carrots, chopped1 cup frozen mango chunks 1 frozen banana

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until combined and frothy. serve immediately. makes 2 servings for 3-5 year olds at breakfast or snack.


source and photo: www.superhealthykids.org

Tips and MenusCACFP Requirements and a Week’s Worth of Ideas

requIremenTs monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

BREAkFASt1. Vegetables/Fruits2. Grains/Breads3. Milk

1. Apples2. Waffles3. milk

1. strawberries2. Whole grain grits3. milk

1. Bananas2. oatmeal3. milk

1. grapes2. Bagel3. milk

1. Apples2. muffin3. milk

LunCh/DInnER1. Meat/Meat Alternates2. Grains/Breads3a. Vegetables/Fruits3b. Vegetables/Fruits4. Milk

1. Fish2. Bread sticks3a. mixed Fruit3b. Cole slaw4. milk

1. Beef stew2. Corn Bread3a. Broccoli3b. Fruit Cocktail4. milk

1. Chicken2. Bread3a. green Peas3b. strawberries4. milk

1. ground Turkey2. Pasta3a. Tomato sauce3b. Pears4. milk

1. Beef roast2. Bread3a. Corn3b. Baked Potato4. milk

SnACkSFor each snack, choose one food from two of the following food groups:1. Meat/Meat Alternates 2. Vegetables/Fruits3. Grains/Breads4. Milk If serving a liquid at snack, the second component must be a solid.

1. Cheese

2. Crackers

1. grapes

2. Bagel

1. Celery

2. Peanut Butter

1. raisins

2. Cheese

1. english muffin

2. green Peppers

1. strawberries

2. Yogurt

1. Banana

2. milk

1. Peanut Butter

2. Toast

1. Animal Crackers

2. milk

1. Cheese

2. strawberries

Children's favorites: egg Mice4 hardboiled eggs 2 black olives4 red grapes8 fresh chives3 1-ounce string cheese sticks, sliced

Peel and slice eggs in half lengthwise. Cut small pieces of olives for the mice’s eyes and slice grapes for the ears. To assemble, arrange eggs cut side down in a circle on a platter. using a skewer, poke a hole where the eyes will go and place 2 small pieces of olives. Pierce two slits on top where the ears will go and insert sliced grapes. Add a chive tail to complete. mound string cheese pieces in the center of the platter. makes 7 servings for 3-5 year olds at lunch/dinner or 22 servings for 3-5 year olds at snack.

meat/meat Alternates

source and photo: www.dairygoodness.ca

Making nutrition education funuse the game idea below to teach children about nutrition and get them excited to make healthy food choices.

treasure huntHide fruits and vegetables around the room. give each child a picture and have them search for the food that corresponds with the picture. once everyone has found their fruit or vegetable, have the children help wash and cut up the foods to create a salad.

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What Does Autism Mean?People usually call it autism, but the official name is autism spectrum disorders (AsD). Why? Because doctors include autism in a group of problems that children can have, including Asperger syndrome and others. These problems happen when the brain develops differently and has trouble with an important job: making sense of the world.

every day, our brains interpret the things we see, smell, hear, taste, touch, and experience. But when someone’s brain has trouble interpreting these things, it can make it hard to talk, listen, understand, play, and learn.

A child’s symptoms could be very mild, severe, or somewhere in the middle. For example, some children might be upset by too many noises or sounds that are too loud. Children who have milder symptoms do not mind loud noises so much. someone with mild symptoms might need only a little bit of help. But a child with severe symptoms might need a lot of help with learning and doing everyday stuff.

Children with autism often cannot make connections that other children make easily. For example, when people smile, you know they feel happy or friendly; when people look mad, you can tell by their face or their voice. But many children who have autism spectrum disorders have trouble understanding what emotions look like and what another person is thinking. They might act in a way that seems unusual, and it can be hard to understand why they are doing it.

A child with an autism spectrum disorder might: have trouble learning the meaning of words do the same thing over and over, like saying the same word move his or her arms or body in a certain way have trouble adjusting to changes (like trying new foods, having a substitute teacher, or having toys moved from their usual places)

Imagine trying to understand what your teacher is saying if you did not know what her words really mean. It is even more frustrating if a child cannot come up with the right words to express his or her own thoughts, or tell a parent what he or she needs or wants. sometimes this can make a child very upset and frustrated.

some issues — like not wanting to try new foods or not wanting anyone to move your toys — affect lots of children, not just those who have an autism spectrum disorder. But children with these disorders have more trouble “growing out of it” and learning to handle stuff that is challenging and annoying.

What Causes Autism?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 88 children has an autism spectrum disorder, but no one knows what causes them. scientists think that there is a connection to genetics (something to do with a child’s genes) and the environment. some children might be more likely to get autism because it runs in their families. other children get it even if nobody in their family has these types of problems.

Knowing the exact cause of autism is hard because the human brain is very complicated. The brain contains more than 100 billion nerve cells called neurons.

each neuron may have hundreds or thousands of connections that carry messages to other nerve cells in the brain and body. The connections and the chemical messengers they send (called neurotransmitters) keep the neurons working as they should. When they do, you can see, feel, move, remember, experience emotions, communicate, and do lots of other important stuff.

In the brain of a child with autism, some of those cells and connections do not develop normally or don’t get organized like they are supposed to. scientists are still trying to understand how and why this happens.

Getting help for AutismThe earlier a child starts getting help, the better. But figuring out if a child has an autism spectrum disorder can be difficult at the beginning.

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Milligrams of Sodium

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Sodium in Children’s Diets

Canned Green Beans (380 mg - 1/2 cup)

Canned Green Beans, no Salt Added(10 mg - 1/2 cup)

kraft Macaroni and Cheese(435 mg - 1/2 cup)

kraft Ranch Dressing(310 mg - 2 tablespoons)

tyson Chicken nuggets(470 mg - 5 pieces)

1% Low-fat Cottage Cheese(450 mg - 1/2 cup)

Plain Bagel(443 mg - 1 whole bagel, 4” diameter)

Pretzels(352 mg - about 20 pretzels)

tostitos tortilla Chips(120 mg - about 12 chips)

Planter’s Peanuts, Salted(160 mg - about 28 peanuts)

1% Low-fat Milk(107 mg - 1 cup)

Apple, with skin(2 mg - 1 medium apple)

Fruit Cup, Packed in Light Syrup

(15 mg - 1 cup)

Cheddar Cheese (211 mg - 2, 1 inch cubes)

Plain or honey Graham Crackers

(130 mg - about 2 rectangular pieces)

nearly 9 in 10 us children eat more sodium than recommended, and about 1 in 6 children has raised blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Lowering sodium in children’s diets today can help prevent heart disease tomorrow. small changes can make a big impact on your child’s daily sodium intake.

SOuRCES OF SODIuMAmericans get most of their daily sodium—more than 75%—from processed and restaurant foods.

WhAt IS PROCESSED FOOD?sodium is already in processed and restaurant foods when you purchase them, which makes it difficult to reduce daily sodium intake on your own. Although it is wise to limit your use of added table salt while cooking and at the table, only a small amount of the sodium we consume each day comes from the salt shaker. Look at food labels to determine how much sodium is in the foods you regularly eat.

the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 recommends that everyone age 2 and up should consume less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium each day.

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thEME OF thE MOnth: AutISMEVERyBODy IS DIFFEREntBy Fiona Bleachmany young people have a hard time understanding the complexities of what autism is and why people with autism engage in the behaviors that they do. This book gives answers to the many questions brothers and sisters of young people on the autism spectrum have about their siblings.

I SEE thInGS DIFFEREntLyBy Pat thomasThis book will help children understand what autism is and how it affects someone who has it. A wonderful catalyst for discussion that will help children to better understand and support autistic classmates or siblings. The story line is simple and easily accessible to younger children, who will learn that exploring the personal feelings around social issues is a first step in dealing with them. Full-color illustrations on every page.

My BROthER IS AutIStICBy Jennifer Moore-MallinosThis book describes an autistic child from his brother’s point of view. It talks about ways autistic children can be helped and how they can better relate to their family and surroundings.

A FRIEnD LIkE SIMOnBy kate GaynotThis story encourages other children to be mindful and patient of the differences that exist and to also appreciate the positive contribution that an autistic child can make to the group.

Recommended Books

healthy recipe: rainbow Quinoa pilaf

envelope bunnyItEMS nEEDED:small envelope White, black, and pink craft paper Pink pompom Black marker scissors glue

DIRECtIOnS:1. Cut two ear shapes out of the white craft paper and two smaller ear shapes out of the pink paper.2. Cut two 4-inch long strips out of black craft paper. 3. glue the pink ears on top of the white ears and glue to the back of the envelope.4. Turn envelope around and glue teeth below the envelope flap.5. glue the whiskers on the tip of the envelope flap.6. glue a pink pompom on top of the whiskers and draw eyes with the black marker to finish the bunny.

1 1/2 cups quinoa2 cups low-fat milk1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth or water1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup onion, chopped1 cup red bell pepper, chopped2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, beans)2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or rice flour)Salt and pepper, to taste

rinse quinoa, drain, and set aside. Combine milk and vegetable broth and heat in the microwave on medium-High (70 %) for 3 minutes or until steaming (or heat in a saucepan over medium heat). meanwhile, in a large, deep saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes or until softened. stir in frozen vegetables and sauté for 1 minute. stir in quinoa and flour. stir in heated milk mixture and bring to a simmer. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season to taste with salt and pepper. makes 15 servings for 3-5 year olds at lunch/dinner.

Vegetables/Fruits grains/Breads

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Letter from ACD’s Chief Executive OfficerI want to take a moment to thank you for all you do every day for the children you serve. the work you do is critical on so many levels; from the child whose only healthy meal is served in your child care home, to issues such as lack of exercise or nutrition education. ACD could not, and would not, exist without you.

I thank each one of you for your hard work and your commitment to children and to our organization.

I am truly grateful for you.

Sincerely, Billie kops Wimmer

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April is ACD’s 40th Anniversary!Mission Statementthe Association for Child Development is a nonprofit organization that educates parents and caregivers about nutrition to promote the development of children and establish healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.

over the last 16 years it has been my pleasure to have met so very many dedicated,

hardworking, Child Care Providers. I am so glad ACD can provide support in helping these wonderful Providers with nutrition

information as well as monetary assistance. on to the next 40 years!

Cindy Matigian, Field Monitor

As a monitor for ACD for the past 30 years, I always tell my Providers that I learn a lot more from them, then they learn from me. They have such great ideas, not only about nutrition, but about everything!! I share all the ideas they give me, with all my other Providers, and I use them too with my granddaughter! sometimes my job doesn’t really feel like a job, because visiting all my Providers and their children, is like visiting good friends!!

Cheryl Augustine, Field Monitor

I love doing my job here at ACD. I am thrilled to share our materials and educate our Providers. I am proud to see the Providers learn and implement our ideas from attending workshops and reading Potpourri. I am even more tickled to see the children responding to them at each review I conduct. I am blessed to work with such wonderful people in the field and in the office.

Michelle Stickley, Field Monitor

Working for ACD has been a very rewarding experience for me because I

know we’re making a difference in the lives of many children. We have a great team here and I am honored to be a part of it.

Denise Meyer, Field Operations Manager

Being part of ACD gives me joy in knowing that we are making a difference

in every child’s life with nutritional and healthy eating. We don’t know where each child comes from so helping them get fed at their Child Care makes a big difference

in each community. noemi Cuellar, Customer Service

Specialist

What does ACD mean to the staff?

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April is ACD’s 40th Anniversary!

Why ACD?

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ANNIVERSARY

SINCE 1975

ACD has been such a wonderful resource for

my own personal family as well as my licensed child care business. not only does

the ACD help me to offer more nutritious food choices to the children in my care, but they help educate us on a variety of topics as well. Thank

you ACD for all you do!tina Blanchard, ACD Child Care

Provider

Happy 40th to a staff of wonderful ladies and gentlemen. ACD means that I will continue to strive to make nutrition a priority

in not only my childcare home but in my everyday home. ACD has allowed me to gain knowledge in daily eating habits. I am a proud

member of ACD since 1995!Peggy Mashke, ACD Child Care Provider

Before ACD, I would serve foods which I thought were good, wholesome foods. I was surprised to learn that things like imitation cheese, and spagettios were more fun than healthy! now I know how to make interesting meals which meet all the

food groups and promote a healthy lifestyle! Thanks for teaching me about nutrition so that I can teach families with young children

the same information!-Barbara hantz, ACD Child Care Provider

11 years ago I was unsure of jumping on board a

food program but I’m so glad I choose ACD!! You have all been very helpful, the

training is great, the people are so friendly, and I actually look forward to my food rep visit!

Thanks for going above and beyond for the Providers, ACD!

Stephanie hudson, ACD Child Care Provider

Spotlight providers: Mary yerden & catherine bellville

acd’s anniversary

the two Child Care Professionals featured this month have been with ACD for 40 years!

Catherine BellvilleCatherine and her husband began Bellville Daycare in the 1970’s to fulfill their desire to stay home with their own children. They joined the Association for Child Development in 1975 and have been committed to serving nutritious meals and teaching healthy eating habits for over 40 years!

Catherine values the impact that she has on the children in her care. Bellville Daycare truly is the children’s “home away from home”.

Piece of advice for other child care professionals: “Love and care for the children in your care. sometimes it is hard to let them go because you love them so much.”

Mary yerdenmary and her husband began their home child care in 1975 and joined the Association for Child Development shortly after. They currently have 12 children in their care with ages ranging from 3 months old to 4 years old. The Yerden’s Child Care functions like a family. They are warm, welcome, and loving to each child that comes into their home.

Piece of advice for other child care professionals: “In our Child Care, we teach the children that ‘yes is yes and no means no’. We do not say ‘no’ unless we mean it. I have found that it is best to avoid saying no unless I have to. That way when I say it, the children know that I mean it.”

the Association for Child Development would like to recognize these two outstanding Providers for their commitment to children, establishing healthy eating habits,

and our organization.

Thank You!

FAVORItES:Snack or Meal: Homemade chicken nuggets

Game or Activity:outside obstacle courses (or anything else outside)

Craft: science experiments and making necklaces or beading

Music: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”

FAVORItES:Snack or Meal: Homemade pizza

Game or Activity: Board games, especially checkers!

Craft: Painting

Seasonal Activity: Playing in the sprinkler!

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Health issues

symptoms of strep throat, which is very common among children and teens, include fever, stomach pain, and red, swollen tonsils.

strep throat usually requires treatment with antibiotics. With the proper medical care — along with plenty of rest and fluids — a child should be back to school and play within a few days.

how Strep throat SpreadsAnybody can get strep throat, but it is most common in school-age children and teens. These infections occur most often during the school year when big groups of children and teens are in close quarters.

The bacteria that cause strep throat (group A streptococcus) tend to hang out in the nose and throat, so normal activities like sneezing, coughing, or shaking hands can easily spread infection from one person to another. someone whose strep throat is not treated is most likely to spread the infection when the symptoms are most severe, but can still infect others for up to 3 weeks.

That is why it’s so important to teach children the importance of hand washing — good hygiene can lessen their chances of getting contagious diseases like strep throat.

Strep throat vs. Sore throatnot all sore throats are strep throats. most episodes of sore throat — which can be accompanied by a runny nose, cough, hoarseness, and red eyes — are caused by viruses and usually clear up on their own without medical treatment.

A child with strep throat will start to develop other symptoms within about 3 days, such as: red and white patches in the throat difficulty swallowing tender or swollen glands (lymph nodes) in the neck red and enlarged tonsils headache lower stomach pain fever general discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling loss of appetite and nausea rash

DiagnosisIf your child has a sore throat and other strep throat symptoms, call your doctor. The doctor will likely do a rapid strep test in the office, using a cotton swab to take a sample of the fluids at the back of the throat. The test only takes about 5 minutes.

If it is positive, your child has strep throat. If it is negative, the doctor will send a sample to a lab for a throat culture. The results are usually available within a few days.

treatmentIn most cases, doctors prescribe about 10 days of antibiotic medication to treat strep throat. Within about 24 hours after starting on antibiotics, your child will probably no longer have a fever and won’t be contagious; by the second or third day, other symptoms should start to go away.

even if your child feels better, he or she should continue to take the antibiotics as prescribed.

otherwise, bacteria can remain in the throat and symptoms can return. Completing all the antibiotics the doctor prescribed is the best way to prevent other health problems that can be caused by a strep infection, such as rheumatic fever (which can permanently damage the heart), scarlet fever, blood infections, or kidney disease.

To prevent your sick child from spreading strep throat to others in your home, keep his or her eating utensils, dishes, and drinking glasses separate and wash them in hot, soapy water after each use. Also, your child shouldn’t share food, drinks, napkins, handkerchiefs, or towels with other family members.

make sure your child covers all sneezes or coughs (if a tissue isn’t handy, children should sneeze or cough into a shirtsleeve, not their hands) to prevent passing infectious droplets to others. Also, have your child use a new toothbrush after the antibiotic treatment starts and he or she is no longer contagious.

Caring for your ChildYou can help your child feel better while battling strep throat. give plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration, such as water or ginger ale. Avoid orange juice, grapefruit juice, lemonade, or other acidic beverages, which can irritate a sore throat. Warm liquids like soups or tea can be soothing.

Talk to your doctor about when your child can return to school and other normal activities.

Strep throat By kidshealth.org

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scrapbook Day Decorate eggsBook Day

Librarian DayFake Accent Dayshadow Puppetsexplore Drama

Bird House sidewalk Chalk Joke of the Day rock Painting

Cloud shapesJokesAnimal Day

Bubbles quote name Yourself

Fly a Kite

Book Creations

Charades

Color

Take a walk to discover hidden treasures in the neighborhood. record what you see.

Let the children come up with an original play or musical and act it out at the end of a day’s practice.

Close off all lights in the room. use a flashlight to see who can make the most creative shadow puppet.

Practice different accents such as British, southern, or Australian.

Plan a field trip to the local library.

In honor of easter on April 5th, decorate easter eggs.

give the children old pictures and allow them to design a scrapbook page with stickers and colored pens.

read a favorite book to the children today.

select an assortment of rocks, and use finger paint to decorate them.

Weather permitting, give the children chalk to draw pictures in the driveway or on the sidewalk.

make a bird house out of wooden craft sticks. Fill with bird seed and place outdoors.

Weather permitting, find a large, empty field and fly a kite.

give the children play-dough or clay and ask them to sculpt something while you read them a book. Afterwards, ask them to explain to everyone what they made.

make an animal sound and ask the children to try to identify which animal makes the sound. switch and have the children make the animal sounds and you guess.

Blow bubbles and let them run around the yard trying to pop or catch them.

“never let anyone tell you that can’t do something, not even yourself.”

make up a different name for yourself, and ask everyone to call you that name for the day.

Tell a few jokes to the children to make them laugh.

Weather permitting, ask the children to lay on their backs in the grass and look at the clouds. Ask if they can see any particular shapes.

Print out coloring sheets from the internet or supply coloring books. give the children crayons or markers to color them.

Have fun playing this classic party game with the children.

Q: Which letter of the alphabet is also a vegetable?

A: P

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News from IllINoIs

Dianna Adams-skafi Wanda Carrasquillo Amanda Horvet Kimberly Jones Ta-sha myles Laketa Parsley

DIRECt DEPOSItIt’s Fast: using Direct Deposit ensures that your payment will be in your account 3-5 days earlier than waiting for your check to arrive in the mail.

It’s Safe: When your reimbursement is directly deposited by the Association for Child Development (ACD) into your bank or credit union account, there is no chance that it can be stolen or lost in the mail. An electronic transfer can be traced.

It’s Convenient: Direct Deposit which is a secure way to receive your payments within 2 days after payments are processed by ACD.

It is always ACD’s goal to ensure our Providers receive their payments in a timely fashion; so please consider signing up for Direct Deposit today.

Interested in signing up? Call the ACD office and request for a Direct Deposit Authorization Form to be sent to you or download the form

from www.acdkids.org!

RECORD kEEPInG REMInDERACD recommends that all Providers keep a few copies of the “Daily meal Worksheet” on hand. This allows you to record your menus and attendance in the event your computer becomes inoperative until you are able to claim online again. It is required that you record your meals and attendance daily. If your Field monitor comes to your home while your computer is inoperative you can present them with the completed daily meal worksheets for review.

In the event your computer becomes inoperative, online claimers who do not record meals and attendance on paper may result in a serious deficiency.

If you would like to keep a few copies of the “Daily meal Worksheet” on hand, please contact the office at (800)284-5273 and request for them to be sent to you.

MOnthLy REIMBuRSEMEnt REMInDERS The last day to accept February 2015 claims for reimbursement is April 25, 2015.

The last day to accept March 2015 claims for reimbursement is May 28, 2015.

hAVE An IDEA FOR POtPOuRRI?To better serve you through Potpourri, we would love to hear what topics affect you most as a child care provider. send your topic ideas or suggestions to [email protected] or call (800) 234-3287 (ext.102).

Welcome, New Providers

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DIRECt DEPOSItIt’s Fast: using Direct Deposit ensures that your payment will be in your account 3-5 days earlier than waiting for your check to arrive in the mail.

It’s Safe: When your reimbursement is directly deposited by the Association for Child Development (ACD) into your bank or credit union account, there is no chance that it can be stolen or lost in the mail. An electronic transfer can be traced.

It’s Convenient: Direct Deposit which is a secure way to receive your payments within 2 days afterpayments are processed by ACD.

It is always ACD’s goal to ensure our providers receive their payments in a timely fashion; so please consider signing up for Direct Deposit today.

Interested in signing up? Call the ACD office and request for a Direct Deposit Authorization Form to be sent to you or download the form

from www.acdkids.org!

MOnthLy REIMBuRSEMEnt REMInDERS The last day to accept February 2015 claims for reimbursement is April 25, 2015.

The last day to accept March 2015 claims for reimbursement is May 28, 2015.

hAVE An IDEA FOR POtPOuRRI?To better serve you through Potpourri, we would love to hear what topics affect you most as a child care provider. send your topic ideas or suggestions to [email protected] or call (800) 234-3287 (ext.102).

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Amy Andrews Jennifer Barnett Veronica Campbell machele Carter sophia Couch Pamela Davis

Cindy Foley Dorothy Jackson emily Kattelus Amanda Pietrocatelli Tanya sanders-Tate Tarscha sullivan

Takytha sybesma Loretta Welch Andrea Williams Brandy Wojcik Tamara Wright

The Association for Child Development’s4th Annual training Conference

Growing in Business and Health

Featuring tom Copeland, the nation’s leading trainer, author, and advocate on the business of

family child care since 1981.

Saturday, May 2, 20158:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

kellogg hotel & Conference Center219 South harrison RoadEast Lansing, MI 48824

Conference registration materials will be mailed to all Michigan ACD Providers.

Welcome, New Providers

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Michigan Office139 W. Lake Lansing rd., suite 120 • east Lansing, mI 48823

Telephone: (800) 234-3287 • FAX: (517) 332-5543

Illinois Office4415 W. Harrison st., suite 535 • Hillside, IL 60162

Telephone: (800) 284-5273 • FAX: (708) 236-0872

www.acdkids.org

1. When is black pepper most commonly picked?a. When it is not quite ripeb. When it is over ripec. neither A nor B

2. Black pepper is one of the world’s most popular spices and is a berry grown in India and Indonesia.a. True b. FALse

3. What is a health benefit of black pepper? a. Low in cholesterol, sodium, and saturated fatb. Improves in digestionc. Both A and B

4. Whole peppercorns can be placed in a dark, cool place for only four monthsa. True b. FALse

5. What does “ASD” stand for?a. Autism spectrum Disorderb. Autism syndrome Disorder c. Asperger spectrum Disorder

6. Doctors include autism in a group of problems that children can have, including Asperger Syndrome and others. a. Trueb. FALse

7. ASD affects which of the following?a. social Developmentb. Learningc. Both A and B

8. Children with autism often cannot make connections that other children make easily.a. Trueb. FALse 9. A child with ASD might: a. Have trouble learning the meaning of wordsb. Have trouble adjusting to changes c. Both A and B

10. Which is a major risk factor for a high sodium diet?a. Teeth decayb. Heart Diseasec. Diabetes

11. Americans get most of their daily sodium—more than 75%—from home cooked meals.a. Trueb. FALse

12. What is a symptom of strep throat?a. stomach Painb. Feverc. Both A and B

13. Anybody can get strep throat, but it’s most common in school-age children and teens.a. Trueb. FALse

14. If your child has a sore throat and other strep throat symptoms you should do which of the following?a. return to your normal scheduleb. Wait 5-7 daysc. Call your doctor

15. When treating strep throat, avoid orange juice, grapefruit juice, lemonade, or other acidic beverages, which can irritate a sore throat. a. Trueb. FALse

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