Probable Effects of Final Child & Adult Care Food Program Rule

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In 2015, the Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project-a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the The Pew Charitable Trusts (pew)-conducted a literature review to assess the potential impact of updates to CACFP nutrition standards in order to develop evidence-based recommendations to improve kid’s health. The conclusion was that updates to the CACFP nutrition standards could positively affect kid’s health.

Pew released a fact sheet on the health benefits of the new CACFP Final Rule.

The fact sheet includes:

• The Health Impact Assessment Process
• Probably effects of final rule to CACFP nutrition standards on children’s health
  • Increased whole grain intake
  • Decreased consumption of grain-based desserts
  • Increased vegetable consumption
• Recommendations
• Conclusion

“To facilitate an effective implementation process of the final CACFP meal standards, USDA, state agencies, and sponsors should focus on technical assistance, education, and training for child care providers to ensure that the final rule has a positive impact on children’s health.”

Read the Pew Charitable Trusts, Probable Effects of Final Rule to CACFP Nutrition Standards on Children’s Health here.

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