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Predictors of Nutrition Quality in Early Child Education Settings in Connecticut

This study assessed the dietary quality of lunches and feeding practices in Connecticut child care centers and made comparisons by center participation in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Specifically, overall energy, macronutrient intake, and intake by CACFP meal component were compared with CACFP requirements and recommendations from the Institute of Medicine. More

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

Date: May 2018

Resource Type: Journal Article

Focus Areas: Early Childhood

Assessing Nutrition Quality in CACFP Participating Child-Care Centers Prior to Implementation of Revised Meal Patterns

In January 2015, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a proposed rule detailing potential changes to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations, which are expected to improve the nutritional quality of foods served in CACFP-participating child-care centers. This study will collect baseline data for Connecticut CACFP-participating child-care centers to document More

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

Date: September 2015

Resource Type: Commissioned Research Project Summary

Focus Areas: Early Childhood Nutrition Policy & Programs