Sample Menu Plans for School-aged (6-8 years)

Feeding your Child

Below are the CACFP (Child Adult Care Food Program) guideline on healthy meal patterns for children.

Children Meal Pattern: CACFP_childmealpattern.pdf Download CACFP_childmealpattern.pdf

Some tips:

- Breakfast is important!

- Encourage conversation during mealtimes

- Be a good role model

- prepare meal together

- Talk about the importance of healthy eating

- Provide plenty of time to be physically active

WIC supports women, infants and children check if you are eligible: https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic