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Assessing Recommendations From a Study on Improving Nutrition in Licensed Child-Care Centers in California

Approximately 50% of preschool-aged children in California are enrolled in licensed child-care settings, primarily in day care centers. These children consume a significant portion of their daily nutrition in child-care centers. Previous research has indicated that centers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) served healthier foods than those not participating in More

Keywords: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Child Care/Preschool, Food service, Nutrition standards, Snacks, Spanish language

Date: November 2009

Resource Type: Grant Summary

Focus Areas: Early Childhood Nutrition Policy & Programs