Our Child-Care Food Program helps children grow in mind and in body. Mental development requires an alert mind.
Physical development requires a healthy body.
A healthful diet is necessary for both physical and mental development. Children eat in places other than the Center, but wherever they eat, the meals they choose are important to their health and performance. Our goal is to provide meals that reflect current dietary guidelines. We stress a diet with a wide variety of foods that are low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol and that include vegetables, fruits, grains, milk products, meat, and meat alternates. We want to encourage wise food choices and healthful eating that reflects food preferences.