Center-Reported Adherence to Nutrition Standards of the Child and Adult Care Food Program

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作者
Andreyeva, Tatiana [1 ]
Henderson, Kathryn E. [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Connecticut, Rudd Ctr Food Policy & Obes, Dept Agr & Resource Econ, 1 Constitut Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103 USA
[2] Henderson Consulting, Guilford, CT USA
基金
美国食品与农业研究所;
关键词
CACFP; child care; food environment; preschool-age children; MEALTIME ENVIRONMENTS; PRESCHOOLERS;
D O I
10.1089/chi.2018.0076
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
Background: The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sets nutrition standards for foods served in participating settings. Licensing regulations in many states, including Connecticut (CT), extend these rules to nonparticipating facilities. This study evaluates the food environment for preschool-age children in CT child care centers and describes center-reported adherence to the CACFP nutrition regulations. Methods: We surveyed directors of licensed CACFP-participating and non-CACFP centers that served meals and/or snacks. Food served, caregiver feeding behavior, nutrition practices and policies, and CACFP knowledge were reported by 256 non-CACFP and 87 CACFP centers. We conducted bivariate analyses to describe adherence to the CACFP regulations as reported by CACFP and nonparticipating centers. Data were collected in 2015-2016 and analyzed in 2017. Results: CACFP centers reported more engagement in recommended feeding and nutrition practices than non-CACFP centers, including serving more fresh fruit and whole grains at snack time, serving low-fat milk for meals/snacks, and use of family style dining and positive caregiver behaviors. No center reported serving soda, only a few had fruit drinks, and the majority prohibited parents from sending in sugary drinks. Despite the licensing regulations about compliance with the CACFP nutrition standards, 52% of non-CACFP centers had never heard of CACFP and only 21% received information about following the CACFP standards and practices. Conclusions: CACFP participation is associated with better center-reported adherence to the CACFP nutrition standards and feeding practices. Poor awareness about CACFP among nonparticipating centers needs to be addressed to improve compliance with the CACFP nutrition standards.
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页码:421 / 428
页数:8
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