"In the world we live in today with so much nutrition education, there is no reason not to provide these children with healthy foods. If they learn to eat healthy foods now while they are young, they are so much ahead of the health game later in life." ~ Meet Karen Schneider, home child care provider from Overland Park, Kansas.

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USDA Issues Final Rule Delaying Implementation of Grains Ounce Equivalents in the CACFP 

USDA heard operator concerns about implementing the ounce equivalent rule this year and are responding. On September 25, the final rule, "Delayed Implementation of Grains Ounce Equivalents in the Child and Adult Care Food Program," was published in the Federal Register. The final rule mirrors the proposed rule, simply delaying the implementation date to October 1, 2021. During this period, FNS will develop additional technical assistance materials to better support CACFP providers. It's important to remember, however, that this change has only minor effects on serving amounts, so easing this administrative change is not delaying a significant nutritional benefit.

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