Title: Child Nutrition Programs Course Catalog - Food Service Education & Training (CA Dept of Education)
Headings: Child Nutrition Programs Course Catalog
Child Nutrition Programs Course Catalog
Overview
Definitions
Last Reviewed: Monday, March 29, 2021

Content: Definitions
SNP
CACFP
FDP
SFSP
Contacts
Definitions
After School Programs
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Child Care Center
Center
Day Care Home Provider
Day Care Home Sponsor
Food Distribution Program
Key Area
Learning Objective
National School Lunch Program
Professional Standards
School Breakfast Program
School Food Authority
School Nutrition Programs
Sponsors
Summer Food Service Program
Seamless Summer Option
Training Topic
After School Programs: The programs that give children and teenagers the nutrition they need, and draw them into constructive activities that are safe, fun, and filled with opportunities for learning after the school day. The federally reimbursable after school programs are under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and CACFP. Child and Adult Care Food Program: The CACFP provides nutritious meals and snacks to infants and children as a regular part of their day care. Child Care Center: A child care center, school-age center, at-risk after school center, or emergency shelter. This does not include day care homes. Center: A child care center, school-age center, at-risk after school center, adult day care center, or emergency shelter.