Nutrition plays an integral part in that responsibility.
The Child Nutrition Programs administered by the Massachusetts Department of Education contribute to the health and well being of the Commonwealth's children, by supporting nutritious meal service in day care centers, family day care homes, summer feeding programs and schools. More and more evidence is accumulating that demonstrates that undernutrition affects adversely the behavior of children, their performance in school and their overall cognitive development. The following programs were created to safeguard the nutritional well-being of our children. To support your efforts to provide better nutrition and services in your schools, a Massachusetts Task Force has developed a position statement on nutrition programs and services. USDA is an equal opportunity employer.