Nutrition Building Blocks
Learn important nutrition messages and activities to help young children build a lifetime of healthy eating practices, in this webinar and online course.
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Family Style Meals
In early childhood programs, family style dining is when children and teachers sit together for a meal or snack. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) recognizes family style dining as a meal service option. Family style meals help children make healthy food choices by modeling positive attitudes from teachers and peers. Children learn about food and eating, including serving sizes and the chance to try new foods. They also use appropriately sized utensils to serve themselves and help set and clear the table. This improves their motor skills, boosts their self-confidence, and expands their social skills.
Explore the resources below to learn more about this CACFP meal service option.
Child Feeding Practices
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes how health managers support child feeding practices.
Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-25-03 | Issuance Date: 03-19-2025
Tips for Family Style Dining
Learn the benefits of family style dining and how to support it in an early childhood education program.
