USDA CORE

The USDA CORE App includes interactive child nutrition related micro lessons. Simply tap the buttons on the home screen to launch lessons on the following topics:

*Identifying the 6 steps in the Serious Deficiency process
*Understanding the key components of Corrective Action
*Documenting the elements of a finding
*Edit check best practices
*Performing the five-day meal count reconciliation
*Identifying the 10 allowability cost factors
*Calculating non-profit food service
*Calculating the 15% administrative fee
*Best practices for identifying Program red flags

The USDA CORE mobile app is a complimentary resource to the CORE online training courses.

HOW TO USE THE APP
The download of the USDA CORE app is completely free to anyone and no account is required. The app will be primarily distributed in the U.S. but anyone in the world is free to use it. This app was funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The mission of USDA FNS is to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet and nutrition education in a way that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence. Show More