Federal Government Agencies

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

-assists eligible organizations, like day care, at risk centers and emergency shelter that provide nutritious foods and nutrition education to young children, at risk young and adults who are chronically impaired

USDA

-ensures safety of our nations food supply, cosmetics and products that emit radiation -responsible for ensuring safety, efficiacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products and medical devices -published food code

Medicare

-federal health insurance for >65 years, some disabilities and any age with ESRD -covers MNT

Medicaid

-federal health insurance program for low-income families, children, pregnant women, seniors and adults with disabled children -administered by states -may include MNT based on state guidelines

USDA is reponsible for assuring that foods sold in the US are safe, wholesome and properly labeled

-food labeling is required for most prepared foods -nutrition labeling for raw produce and fish is voluntary -functional foods or nutraceuticals are regulated by FDA under authroity of federal food drug and cosmetic act -defines "gluten-free" for food labeling and provides guidance to food industry for gluten free labeling -labeling of meats and poultry

National Food Safety Programs

-portal to food safety information provided by government agncies

Nutrition.gov

-provides credible nutrition information and resources -sponsored by USDA

Head Start Services

-promotes childhood education for infants, toddlers and preschool aged children from low-income families -provides health screenings, nutritious meals, and programs to ensure children receive medical, dental and mental health services that they need

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

-responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry and eggs are safe and are properly labeled and packaged

Agricultural Research Service

-whats in the foods you eat search tool -nutrient profiles for foods commonly eaten in he US fooddata central

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP)

Develops and promotes evidence based nutrition resources including: - dietary guidelines for americans -Pregnancy and birth to 24 months -MyPlate -Healthy eating index -USDA food plans: cost of food reports -USDA food patterns -nutrient content of the US food supply expenditures on children by families -Nutrition evidence systematic review

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

-provides fresh fruits and veg to children in elementary schools during school day -intended to increase consumption of fresh fruits and veg by children while providing nutrition ed -only available to schools that participate in NSLP

Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP)

-provides funds to states, US territoties, and indian tribal organizations to purchase food that is used for congregate and home delivered nutrition programs -supported by Older Americans Act

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

-provides hands on nutrition education programs to limited resource youth and families through the cooperative extension service in every state and US territory

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

-provide vouchers to low income seniors to purchase eligible foods at farmers markets, roadside stands and community supported agriculture programs

Administration for Community Living (ACL), HHS-Administartion on Aging

-provides information nutrition services for seniors, including congregrate meals, home-delivered meals and other supportive programs -funds the national resource center on nutrition and aging

Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

-provides insurance to those who do not qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance -may include MNT, based on state guidelines

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

-provides medical and social services to elderly community-dwelling individuals -services include meals and nutrition counseling

National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

-provides nutritionally balanced, low cost or no cost lunches to children each school day -cost to participants are based on household income and family size -meals must meet federal guidelines and provide 1/3 of kcal

Special Milk Program (CACFP)

-provides reduced cost or free milk to children in schools, camps, childcare institutions and half day kindergarten programs who do not participate in other federal meal programs -only allows pasteurized fluid types of fat free or low fat milk that contain vit a and D

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

-provides supplemental foods, nutrition ed, screening and referrals to health care at no cost -available to low income, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women and to infants and children up to 5 years old at nutritional risk

WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)

-provides vouchers to WIC participants to purchase fresh, nutritious, unprepared produce (such as fruit and veg) from farmer's markets -intended to expand awareness of use of farmers markets

Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program (FANRP)

-researches food assistance programs to determine the diet and nutritional outcomes and well-being of needy Americans

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

-responsible for developing national standards for drinking water from municipal water supplies

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reserves (FDPIR)

-provides USDA foods to eligible participants who live on Indian reservations and to american indians who reside in approved areas near reservations -alternative to SNAP for individuals who do not have access to SNAP offices or food stores

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

-provides canned or packaged USDA commodity foods and basic nutrition ed to low income seniors >60 yrs of age -administered by states and participating Indian Tribal Organizations

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-ED)

-provides education to SNAP participants on nutrition, physical activity and using food dollars wisely

Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

-provides emergency food assistance at no cost to low income and elderly individuals -administered by states that use local organizations, like food banks

Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Program

-provides federal block grants to states for funding to promote and improve health for low-income women and children including children with special needs -promotes access to pre and post natal care and preventative services

School Breakfast Program (SBP)

-provides free or reduced cost nutritious breakfast meals that meets a quarter of daily kcal needs -schools and residential childcare institutions are elidible e to offer these meals -meals must comply with USDA meal patterns that are based on grade level

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

-provides free, nutritious meals and snacks to children in low-income areas who are <18 years old -helps children get nutrition to learn, play and grow throughout summer months and during other long periods out of school -administered by a variety of organizations that serve low income children or in low income communities

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

-provides funds, in form of a debit card to purchase food at authorized retailers. -does not allow funds to be used for alcohol, tobacco, pet food, paper products, vitamins or hot foods -largest federally funded nutrition assistance program