Fully Implementing the New CACFP Meal Patterns: Tips and Strategies for Success

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal patterns have been revised to include a greater variety of vegetables and fruits, more whole grains, and less added sugar and saturated fat. They also encourage breastfeeding. Nutrition plays a major role in the health and well-being of children. Programs must understand the CACFP updates and strategies that can help implement changes to their meals.