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Participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program is Associated with More Nutritious Foods and Beverages in Child Care

This article discusses the results of a study that compared foods and beverages served to 2- to 5-year-olds by type of child-care site and participation in the federally-funded Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Results from a statewide survey of California child-care providers suggest that CACFP child-care sites in general, and Head Start centers More

Date: June 2012

Resource Type: Journal Article

Focus Areas: Early Childhood Nutrition Policy & Programs

Nutrition and Physical Activity Environments in Licensed Child Care: A Statewide Assessment of California

This report summarizes the results of a survey assessing the nutrition and physical activity environments for 2- to 5-year old children in licensed child-care facilities in California, including child-care centers and homes, and state preschool and Head Start program sites. Researchers found that child-care sites that participated in the Child and Adult Care Food Program More

Date: March 2009

Resource Type: Report

Focus Areas: Early Childhood Nutrition Policy & Programs

Assessing the Quality of Food and Beverages Served in Licensed Child Care Facilities in California

This study aims: (a) to inform the public health, policy and child care communities about the foods and beverages served to 3-5 year olds in licensed child care facilities in California, (b) to assess how well they meet the standards contained in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and (c) to develop policy recommendations based upon More

Date: September 2007

Resource Type: Grant Summary

Focus Areas: Early Childhood Nutrition Policy & Programs