As part of their attendance at Head Start, children are provided with meals and snacks that:

• Provide a minimum of 1/3 of the child’s Daily Nutritional Needs as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA);

• Are high in nutrients and low in fats, sugar, and salt;

• Broaden a child’s food experience and take into account children’s cultural and ethnic preferences;

• Meet the nutritional and feeding requirements of each child, including those with special dietary needs and children with disabilities.