The Child Care Food Program provides meals and
snacks to the children of the Child Development and Head Start Programs.
The types of meals and snacks depend on the ages of the children, when
they arrive at the center, and how long they will stay. At GLEAMNS we
are feeding the children a Breakfast, Lunch and Snack.
Children can learn good, healthful eating habits when they are young.
Along with motor and developmental skills, proper eating skills are
developed early. Offering healthful meals and snacks provides the energy
for children’s active lives, and keeps them healthy and fit.
Food Service
Meals at Head Start are provided by school districts, food vendors, or
by our own in-house food service personnel. Breakfast, lunch, and an
afternoon snack are provided to the children at no charge. It is
required that we have a school lunch application filled out for all
children who attend classes located in a school district building.
Growing children need nutritious foods throughout the day. The child who
is hungry does not learn as well as one who is not hungry. A meal
pattern that is set by the Child Care Food Program and Head Start is
used, to promote Health and Disease Prevention. The Dietary Guidelines
for Americans is used to promote choosing a variety of foods while
reducing, fat and cholesterol. These guidelines encourage, the use of
vegetables, fruits, and grains, while using fat, salt and sugar in
moderation.
“Nutrition is an important part of our children’s lifestyle, how well
they eat today will make a difference in their future.”
