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Child and Adult Care Food Program
Also known as: CACFP
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Healthy Child Care Settings - The Nutrition Source nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu 9 facts
claimThe Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act includes provisions requiring states to ensure eligible child care providers are enrolled in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), to support the development of high-quality nutrition and physical activity standards within licensing or Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS), and to disseminate information to families about food assistance programs like WIC and SNAP.
procedureEarly childhood education programs apply for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) reimbursement for the meals and snacks they serve to eligible families.
perspectiveChild care providers require more financial support, training, and implementation assistance from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to provide foods that are optimal for young children’s diet quality.
claimThe Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), updated in 2017 as part of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, regulates the types and quantities of food and beverages served for meals and snacks in child care settings.
claimParticipation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) promotes child care environments that support healthy nutrition, specifically by improving the quality of foods and beverages served, including increased servings of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and decreased servings of juice and refined grains compared to non-participating programs.
claimThe Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is not reaching all eligible childcare programs, as many programs that could participate do not do so, and some are unaware of the program's existence.
perspectiveResearch suggests that the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is not meeting its full potential as a policy to improve children’s diet quality and reduce cardiometabolic disease risk.
measurementThe Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) subsidizes meals and snacks for over 4 million children each day.
claimThe Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) targets young children from lower-income households and neighborhoods to influence their diet quality.
Nutrition and Physical Activity | healthychildcare.unc.edu 2 facts
claimChild Care Health Consultants (CCHCs) connect programs to community agencies, the state’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), nutritionists, or registered dietitians to provide nutrition services and consultation.
claimThe USDA Team Nutrition website provides childcare-specific recipes, nutrition education resources, and guidance related to the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Importance of Proper Nutrition and Physical Activity in Early Childhood extension.sdstate.edu Jun 18, 2024 2 facts
The Vital Role of Child Nutrition - Early Care & Learning Council 1 earlycareandlearning.org Aug 18, 2023 1 fact
procedureChild care programs can get involved with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by reaching out to a local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency.
Manage Nutrition and Physical Activity | Early Care and ... - CDC cdc.gov Nov 16, 2025 1 fact
procedureEarly care and education (ECE) programs can promote healthy habits by providing nutritious foods, promoting physical activity, limiting screen time, supporting breastfeeding, participating in programs such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and creating opportunities for outdoor learning and Farm to ECE.
Promoting Good Nutrition and Physical Activity in Child-Care ... healthyeatingresearch.org 1 fact
claimThe Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal food program that governs nutrition and physical activity in child-care settings.