Resource | Research and Data
Study of Nutrition and Activity in Child Care Settings II (SNACS II)
SNACS-II studied child care providers who participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. This study found that these providers serve healthy meals and snacks to the children in their care. Children have better overall diets on days when they are in child care than on days when they are not.
07/08/2025
Resource | Research and Data | Assessing/Improving Operations
Study of Food Safety Needs of Adult Day Care Centers in the CACFP
The Study of Food Safety Needs of Adult Day Care Centers in the Child and Adult Care Food Program report identified and evaluated food safety knowledge gaps and education needs of adult day care center program operators. Overall, this study provides information on knowledge gaps related to food safety practices in adult day care centers and illuminates the best way for center staff to receive future food safety training and information support.
09/24/2019