Planning Healthy Meals in CACFP Child Care Programs

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Planning Healthy Meals in CACFP Child Care Programs

Overview

CACFP | Program Guidance | Forms for Centers | Forms for Homes
Operational Memos | Resources

CSDE Guide

Planning Healthy Meals in CACFP Child Care Programs
Guidance on improving the nutrition quality of CACFP meals and snacks in child care centers and family day care homes

Related Resources

Child Nutrition Recipe Box (ICN)
Choose MyPlate Handouts and Resources (USDA)
Encourage Healthful Foods (Supplement C to Nutrition and Wellness Tips for Young Children: Provider Handbook for the CACFP) (USDA)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Menu Planning for Child Nutrition Program (CSDE)
Multicultural Child Care Recipes (USDA)
Nibbles for Health: Nutrition Newsletters for Parents of Young Children (USDA)
Nutrition and Wellness Tips for Young Children: Provider Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (USDA)
Recipes for Healthy Kids Cookbook: Child Care Centers (USDA)
Recipes for Healthy Kids Cookbook: Family Day Care Homes (USDA)
Resource List for Dietary Guidance and Nutrition Information (CSDE)
Resource List for Menu Planning and Food Production in Child Nutrition Programs (CSDE)
Resource List for Wellness Policies in Schools and Child Care (CSDE)

For more resources, visit the CSDE's Resources for Child Nutrition Programs webpage.