CACFP Meal Service Types 1

Purpose of Mealtime Provide nutrition Help children develop positive attitudes about healthy foods Learn appropriate mealtime behavior Improve communication skills 2

Meal Service Types Cafeteria Style Pre-plated Family Style 3

Cafeteria Style All required food components in at least their minimum portion size requirements must be placed on each child’s meal tray while the children move through the serving line in order for each meal to be eligible for reimbursement 4

Pre-plated All required food components in at least their minimum portion size requirements must be placed on each child’s dish(es) and within his/her drinking cup in front of him/her at the table in order for each meal to be eligible for reimbursement 5

Family Style Dining A sufficient amount of prepared food must be provided in age-appropriate common serving dishes and placed on each table The amount prepared must provide at least the minimum required serving sizes of each of the meal components for all children at the table in order for the meal to be eligible for reimbursement 6

Adults at the table Eat with children Children will model the adult Will encourage appropriate meal conversation Assist children as they pass food if doing family style dining 7

8 The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at or at any USDA office, or call (866) to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C , by fax (202) or at Program Discrimination Complaint Form Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) ; or (800) (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.