Guidelines for meeting nutritional needs should be followed and a variety of foods, including fresh vegetables and fruits, should be provided. Caregivers can look at each area of ​​menu planning and relate them to the entire day's menu choices. They should use a checklist to check whether all food menu planning criteria are met. A caregiver who understands the importance of breakfast, snacks and lunch will plan more carefully to meet the needs of children in care. Robertson, Catherine. Safety, nutrition and health in child care. Albany: Delmar Thomson Learning, 2002. Print. Page