Child Care Meals Introduction to CACFP Requirements Child

Child Care Meals: Introduction to CACFP Requirements Child and Adult Care Food Program Diane Hogan, MS, RDN, LD Nevada Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Division

CACFP in the Last 30 Years • Source for nutritious meals & snacks o Infants, children, & adults in day care • Reimbursement o 2 meals + 1 snack or o 2 snacks + 1 meal • No major meal pattern revisions until April 2016 o Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

Shift in Needs • Shift from essential nutrient deficiencies to chronic diseases: o Hypertension o Heart disease o Type 2 diabetes

Shift in Habits Diets high in added sugars, saturated fats, & sodium 75% of Americans’ diets are low in vegetables, fruit, & dairy 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese

Dietary Guidelines for Americans • Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan • Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount • Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake • Shift to healthier food and beverage choices • Support healthy eating patterns for all

Purpose of the Update • Align the CACFP meal patterns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) • Address the current health status of children & adults • Enhance the nutritional quality of meals & snacks • Help children develop healthy eating habits

For more information about how your child care facility can participate in the CACFP, contact: Nevada Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Division fnd@agri. nv. gov 702 -668 -4585