Child Nutrition Amendments of 1978

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Child Nutrition Amendments - Amends the National School Lunch Act to extend the child care food program through 1982. States formulae for reimbursement assistance to States for meals served to children in institutions, other than family and group day care home sponsoring organizations, based on the percentage in an institution of children from families that satisfy specified income standards for free and reduced-price meals. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish maximum per meal reimbursement rates for each such percentage category. States that reimbursement for administrative expenses shall include start-up funds for institutions to initiate successful operation under the program. Requires the Secretary to make administrative cost, food cost, and menu choice studies, and studies of the licensing problems of institutions and group and family day care homes. Increases from $3,000,000 to $6,000,000 the amount of appropriated funds earmarked for food service equipment assistance. Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend through 1982 the existing special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC). Directs the Secretary to establish income eligi…