Federal Government Agencies CDR

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

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

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP)

Develops and promotes evidence-based nutrition resources, including: ✓ Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 ✓ Pregnancy and Birth to 24 Months ✓ MyPlate ✓ Healthy Eating Index ✓ USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food Reports ✓ USDA Food Patterns ✓ Nutrient Content of the U.S. Food Supply Expenditures on Children by Families ✓ Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review (NESR)

Medicare

Federal health insurance for >65 years, some disabilities and any age with ESRD. Coverage includes 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. Related programs include: ✓ Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) - allows Medicaid beneficiaries to receive services in their own home or community rather than institutions. ✓ Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program (EPSDT) - supports screening and treatment for children <21 years who are Medicaid beneficiaries, including preventive services.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is responsible for developing national standards for drinking water from municipal water supplies. Note: Labeling and safety of bottled water is the responsibility of the FDA.

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS)

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

National Food Safety Programs

Portal to food safety information provided by government agencies, including CDC, FDA and USDA-FSIS.

Head Start Services

Promotes early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolaged 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. Includes the following: ✓ Head Start for 3-5 ✓ Early Head Start (EHS - for low-income pregnant women, infants and children until age 3. ✓ American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start - individualized to the communities they serve. ✓ Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) - for children of seasonal and migrant farmworkers

Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Provide vouchers to low income seniors to purchase eligible foods at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs.

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 or in Oklahoma. Serves as an alternative to SNAP for individuals who do have access to SNAP offices or food stores.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Provides canned or packaged USDA commodity foods and basic nutrition education to low income seniors >60 years of age. Is administered by the states and participating Indian Tribal Organizations.

Nutrition.gov

Provides credible nutrition information and resources Sponsored by USDA

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. Is administered by states that use local organizations, like food banks to distribute commodity foods to eligible participants.

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 preventive services.

School Breakfast Program (SBP)

Provides free or reduced cost nutritious breakfast meals that meets a quarter of daily calorie needs. Schools and residential childcare institutions are eligible 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 the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow, throughout the summer months and during other long periods when they are out of school. Administered by a variety of organizations (hospitals, parks, schools, health clinics, community and migrant centers, etc.) that serve primarily low-income children or are in low-income communities. Open to sites serving adults who are enrolled in educational programs for persons with disabilities.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

Provides fresh fruits and vegetables to children in elementary schools during the school day. Is intended to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables by children while providing nutrition education. Only available to schools that participate in NSLP

Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP)

Provides funds to states, U.S. territories, and Indian tribal organizations to purchase food that is used for congregate and home-delivered nutrition programs, like congregate feeding and Meals on Wheels. Is supported by the Older Americans Act (OAA, Title III)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Provides funds, in the form of a debit card, to eligible households to purchase food at authorized retailers. Does not allow funds to be used to purchase alcohol, tobacco, pet foods, paper products, vitamins or hot foods. Is the largest federally funded nutrition assistance program

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 U.S. territory.

Administration for Community Living (ACL) Nutrition Services HHS - Administration on Aging

Provides information nutrition services for seniors, including congregate meals, home-delivered meals, and other supportive programs. Funds the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging (NRCNA).

Children's 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. Costs to participants are based on household income and family size. Meals must meet federal guidelines and provide a third of daily calories

Special Milk Program (SMP)

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 (1%) milk that contain vitamins A and D at levels specified by the Food and Drug Administration.

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

Provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, screening (hematocrit, hemoglobin, height, weight, head circumference) and referrals to health care, at no cost. Is available to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women and to infants, and children up to 5 years old, who are at nutritional risk. Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to 5 years of age are eligible, if they: ✓ are individually determined by a health professional or trained health official to be at nutrition risk. ✓ meet a State residency requirement. ✓ meet an income standard or are determined automatically income eligible.

WIC Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)

Provides vouchers to WIC participants to purchase fresh, nutritious, unprepared produce (such as fruits and vegetables) from farmers' markets Is intended to expand the awareness and use of farmers' markets Farmers' market and roadside stands must receive approval from the state to accept FMNP vouchers.

Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program (FANRP)

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

Agricultural Research Service

What's in the Foods You Eat Search Tool--nutrient profiles for foods commonly eaten in the U.S. FoodData Central

US Food and Drug Administration (USDA)

✓ Ensures the "safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation". ✓ Is also responsible for "ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices". ✓ Publishes the Food Code. ✓ is responsible for "assuring that foods sold in the United States are safe, wholesome and properly labeled" o Labeling--Food labeling is required for most prepared foods, such as breads, cereals, canned and frozen foods, snacks, desserts, drinks, etc. o Nutrition labeling for raw produce (fruits and vegetables) and fish is voluntary. o Foods such as "functional foods"or "nutraceuticals" that are widely used in the marketplace are regulated by FDA under the authority of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, even though they are not specifically defined by law. o Defines "gluten-free" for food labeling and provides guidance to the food industry for "gluten-free" labeling. o FDA is not responsible for the labeling of meats and poultry products. This is regulated by the USDA-FSIS.