SNACS II: Child and Adult Care Food Program Data from 2023

71.1 MB of data from the Study of Nutrition and Activity in Child Care Settings II (SNACS II) covers the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The dataset was created by the USDA FNS Office of Evidence, Analysis, and Regulatory Affairs and includes data collected from January to July 2023 across the 48 contiguous U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Use Cases

• Analyze nutritional quality of meals and snacks based on food, calorie, and nutrient content data.
• Assess plate waste and dietary intake patterns among children in childcare settings.
• Model the costs and revenues associated with providing CACFP meals and snacks.
• Study infant feeding policies and practices in relation to infant wellness and activity levels.

Strengths

• Data collection covers a 7-month period from January to July 2023.
• Spatial coverage includes the 48 contiguous U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
• Multiple data collection methods were used, including surveys, observations, and dietary recalls.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

USDA FNS Office of Evidence, Analysis, and Regulatory Affairs

Collection Method

Data collection included self-administered provider, menu, and infant menu surveys; observations; height and weight measurements; dietary recalls; teen surveys; infant food intake forms; and cost interviews.

Time Range

January 2023 – July 2023

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-08 15:52:45; freshness should be verified.

Geography

48 contiguous U.S. states and the District of Columbia