Nutrition Policies
                      Nutrition Policies
      Need for policies
          Centers are doing a poor job of   providing nutrition
             Inadequate calories, iron, niacin, and zinc— too much fat
             90% of CACFP centers studied fell short of meeting needs
             Low degree of staff knowledge has a direct effect on 
              nutrition
                                  
          13 million children in child care get a significant part 
          of their weekday nutrition from there
           For children in care all day, 2 of 3 meals are eaten 
            in care
          Parents should consider nutritional program of a 
          center when choosing child care
                           
        Major Goals for Nutrition Policies
            Maximizing Nutritional Status
            Minimizing Nutritional Risk
            Using Nutritional Education as a Tool
            Recognizing Importance of Nutritional Guidelines
                                   
                         Policies Needed
                         Policies Needed
         Nutritional Guidelines
         Basic Nutrition (Understanding)
         Nutritional Challenges
         Methods and Practices for Caregivers
                                    
        Understanding Nutritional Guidelines
        Understanding Nutritional Guidelines
       Dietary Guidelines for Americans
           Aim for Fitness
             Aim for a healthy weight
             Be physically active
           Build a healthy base
             Let the Pyramid guide your food choices
             Eat a variety grains daily, especially whole grains
             Eat a variety of Fruits and Vegetables daily
             Keep food safe