USDA Child Nutrition Tables
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) provides nutritious, domestically sourced and produced foods, known as USDA Foods, to Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Foods include high-quality vegetables, fruits, dairy products, whole grains, lean meats, and other protein options. These data tables provide summary information about participation, meal served, and costs, at both a national and state level.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
Poverty
Education
and Child Welfare
Nutrition
Health and Food Behavior
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ICPSR Data Holdings
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset