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Updated CACFP Resources

Team Nutrition updated the following training resources for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). These resources provide CACFP operators with strategies to encourage healthy choices and healthy outcomes for their participants.

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Second Study of Nutrition and Activity in CACFP

USDA released their second report on the Study of Nutrition and Activity in Child Care Settings (SNACS-II), which follow their first in 2022. SNACS-II uses data from program year 2022-23 to assess how well children’s diets and CACFP meals align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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Vegetables in the CACFP ($)

Vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals and fiber to support growing bodies. But getting kids excited about eating them? That’s where strategy and creativity come in. We’ll focus on practical, easy-to-implement ways to serve vegetables in the CACFP meal pattern.

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Fruits in the CACFP ($)

Fruit not only adds color and sweetness to a meal but provides essential nutrients too! Whether fresh, frozen, canned or dried they provide the vitamins and fiber that growing children need.

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Meats & Meat Alternates in the CACFP ($)

Meats and meat alternates provide the protein kids need to grow, stay strong and stay full longer. From chicken and eggs to yogurt and beans, there are plenty of ways to serve protein-packed meals.

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Grains in the CACFP ($)

Grains are a key part of the CACFP meal pattern, providing the energy kids need to learn, play and grow. From whole grain-rich bread to pasta, knowing what counts and how much to serve is essential for meeting meal pattern requirements.

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Milk in the CACFP ($)

Milk is a star player in the CACFP meal pattern. It’s required at breakfast, lunch and supper—and may even make a guest appearance at snack. This nutrient-rich beverage provides essential nutrients that support healthy growth and development in children.

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