The primary goal of the CCFP is to serve nutritious meals to children attending child care. Proper nutrition is vital to physical, intellectual and emotion
Congress created the Child Care Food Program (CCFP) in response to the need for sound nutrition for children. The ultimate goal of the CCFP is to serve nutritious meals and snacks that meet the minimum daily meal pattern requirements and are appealing to children. The meal pattern requirements assure that the meals are well balanced and supply the kinds and amounts of foods that children require to help meet their energy nutrient needs.
Studies have repeatedly documented the importance of both good nutrition and quality childcare in the brain development of preschool children. [Studies have consistently documented how necessary both proper nutrition and quality childcare is in preparing preschool children to come to elementary school ready to learn.]
