Position of the American Dietetic Association: nutrition standards in day-care programs for children.

ADA supports the achievement of comprehensive nutrition standards in day-care programs. Recommended standards focus on meeting the child's nutrition needs in a safe and pleasant environment that promotes sound physical, social, and emotional development. Staff and parents should be informed of the child care program's role in meeting the nutrition needs of enrolled children. Parents should be encouraged to participate actively in the program's nutrition activities to assure continuity in the child's nutrition education.