April 13-17, 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada
CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food
Research & Resources Track | CEU Specialty 1 | Beginner
Feeding Curiosity: Engaging Families in Nutrition
What if the key to lifelong healthy habits begins at the family table? Explore how early food experiences influence child development, followed by lessons from a nationwide pilot on engaging families in nutrition education. Learn five strategies to boost caregiver engagement, from shared activities and resources to consistent communication, safe feedback spaces and building peer support networks.
- Recognize how early nutrition shapes lifelong eating behaviors.
- Identify caregiver engagement strategies backed by national pilot data.
- Apply practical tools to boost family involvement in CACFP programs.
Presented by
Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH, FAAP
President, The Dr. Yum Project
Stacey McDaniel, MS
Director of Strategy & Quality Practices – Anti-Hunger, YMCA of the USA
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