GOVERNMENT

REGULATIONS
AND POLICIES
 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH
PROGRAM (NSLP)
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is
a U.S. government program that provides
low-cost or free lunches to children in public
and nonprofit private schools. It aims to
ensure that students have access to
nutritious meals while they are at school.
 • The NSLP was started in 1946 and created
after World War II to improve children’s
nutrition and provide healthy meals to
students, especially those from lower-income
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families.
The meals must meet strict nutritional guidelines
set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
These guidelines ensure the meals are balanced
and provide the necessary nutrients for children to
stay healthy and focus in school. Meals typically
 BENEFITS OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL
LUNCH PROGRAM:
• Improved Nutrition: Students receive meals with
healthier options, helping prevent problems like
obesity or malnutrition.
• Educational Success: Well-fed children are more
likely to do better academically, have better
concentration, and be more engaged in learning.
• Support for Families: The program is especially
helpful for families struggling to afford regular meals
for their children.
 CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD
PROGRAM (CACFP)
The Child and Adult Care Food Program
(CACFP) is a federal program in the United
States that provides nutritious meals and
snacks to children and adults who are enrolled
in day care or similar care settings. It is
managed by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) and aims to improve the
quality of care by ensuring that participants
 ELIGIBILITY
• Children: The program provides meals to children under
18 in day care centers, family day care homes, after-
school programs, and similar settings. It helps children
from low-income families receive balanced, nutritious
meals.
• Adults: CACFP also supports meals for adults,
particularly older adults or those with disabilities, in care
facilities, such as adult day care centers.
• Income-Based: Meals are free or low-cost for children
and adults from low-income families. Families must meet
specific income guidelines to qualify for free or reduced-
 BENEFITS OF THE CHILD AND
ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM:
• Improved Nutrition: Children and adults
receive nutritious meals that help them stay
healthy and grow. This is particularly important
for those in low-income households who may
not have access to healthy meals at home.
• Support for Providers: The program helps
day care centers and home care providers offer
high-quality meals without worrying about the
financial burden of providing them.
• Healthy Growth and Development:
Proper nutrition supports physical and
cognitive development, helping children do
better in school and adults maintain good
health.
• Access to Healthy Foods: CACFP helps
make healthy foods available to those who
may not have regular access to them,
especially those who live in food-insecure
areas.
 FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION
SERVICE
• The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is
an agency within the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) responsible for ensuring the
safety, wholesomeness, and proper labeling of
meat, poultry, and processed egg products. FSIS
is tasked with regulating and overseeing the
production, distribution, and consumption of
these food items to protect public health.
• Inspection and Regulation: FSIS ensures that meat,
poultry, and egg products are inspected at every stage
of production, from slaughter to processing. This helps
prevent contamination and ensures that the food
products meet safety standards.
• Food Safety: FSIS sets food safety standards,
including regulations on the safe handling,
preparation, and storage of meat, poultry, and egg
products. They also provide guidelines for consumers
and food industry professionals.
 • Labeling and Education: The agency monitors product
labeling to ensure that it is accurate and provides consumers
with the necessary information, such as ingredients, nutrition
facts, and safety instructions. FSIS also provides public
education on food safety practices, including prevention of
foodborne illnesses.
• Surveillance and Risk Assessment: FSIS conducts
surveillance and assesses risks associated with foodborne
diseases. This includes monitoring outbreaks of foodborne illness
and taking appropriate measures to prevent further spread.
• Compliance and Enforcement: FSIS has the authority
to take enforcement actions, such as suspending or
revoking the operation of food facilities that fail to
comply with food safety regulations. They also issue
recalls when contaminated or unsafe products are
detected.
• Public Health and Research: FSIS works with other
federal agencies, such as the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), to monitor and address public
health risks related to food safety.
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