Child Care Meals: Introduction to CACFP Requirements Child and Adult

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 [email protected] 702-668-4585