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Nutrition

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently strengthened nutrition standards for food and beverages served to young children and others in day care settings. Through the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, championed by the First Lady and signed by President Obama, USDA made the first major changes in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
meals and snacks since the program's inception in 1968. The new CACFP nutrition standards will help safeguard the health of children early in their lives.

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) of 2010 encourages child care providers to promote health and wellness in child care through nutrition, physical activity and limited electronic media use. This Web site is dedicated to helping CACFP providers find the resources they need to meet recommendations in these areas.

Centers and day care homes offering meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) play a critical role in supporting the wellness, health, and development of children, older adults, and chronically impaired disabled persons through the provision of nutritious foods.

Although the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 expired on September 30, 2015- the child nutrition programs continue to operate. The reauthorization of the programs is not required for them to continue, but it is an important opportunity for Congress to expand access to and improve the programs.

Providing articles, posts, content and tools related to child care
profession and caring for children. There is an emphasis on Child and Adult
Care Food Program (CACFP) resources and information.