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Healthy eating

Guidance for Implementing the Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Patterns

This resource provides guiding questions and tips to support implementation of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal patterns in early childhood programs. It also identifies the Head Start Performance Standards (HSPPS) that support CACFP meal pattern requirements.

Nutrition Building Blocks: How I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) Supports Early Learning Success

Learn how to use elements from I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) to create in-person and virtual learning experiences that lay a foundation for healthy nutrition and school success.

Understanding How Sugar Contributes to Tooth Decay

Find out how to read food labels to identify hidden sugars in products and tips for Head Start staff to share with parents about limiting their child’s sugar intake.

Seasonal Recipes

This section contains seasonal recipes. None of the recipes include added sugar. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients, directions, a picture of the prepared recipe, and, where needed, safety tips. Enjoy!

Vegetable Recipes

This section contains vegetable recipes. None of the recipes include added sugar. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients, directions, a picture of the prepared recipe, and, where needed, safety tips. Enjoy!

Fruit Recipes

This section contains fruit recipes. None of the recipes include added sugar. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients, directions, a picture of the prepared recipe, and, where needed, safety tips. Enjoy!

Cook’s Corner: Recipes for Healthy Snacks

Find simple recipes for healthy snacks that young children can make in Head Start programs or at home with their families. The cookbook is divided into recipes for dairy, fruit, and vegetables. A section for seasonal recipes is also included. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients, directions, a picture of the prepared dish, and any safety tips.

Dairy Recipes

This section contains dairy recipes. None of the recipes include added sugar. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients, directions, a picture of the prepared recipe, and, where needed, safety tips. Enjoy!

Family Style Meals

Learn more about family style meals and how they can help young children make healthy food choices and develop social skills.

Child and Adult Care Food Program

These resources will help Head Start staff implement CACFP nutrition standards in their programs.

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