somewhat likely to increase the variety, and 83% were less likely to throw away vegetables. Conclusion: This class has drawn interest from class site locations and shows promise in helping people eat more vegetables and over time lead to improved health and lower health care costs. Secondarily, this class can help reduce food waste thereby creating a more sustainable food system with less impact on our environment. Funding: None. P17 Participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Influences Nutrition- Related Practices of Child Care Settings in Nebraska Bethany Williams, MS, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Susan Sisson, PhD, CHES, RDN, FACSM, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Irene Padasas, MS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Dipti Dev, PhD, ddev2@unl.edu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Louise Pound Hall, 512 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE 68588 Background: Federal food assistance programs such as the Child and Adult Care Food program (CACFP) are designed to promote healthy dietary habits for young children. Objective: Determine how CACFP participation influen- ces implementation of nutrition-related best practices and barriers in childcare settings. Study Design, Settings, Participants: Cross-sectional surveys were distributed to 3,014 licensed childcare facili- ties in Nebraska in 2017 to collect provider-reported infor- mation on facility demographics, CACFP participation, and practices implemented in childcare settings serving children aged 2-5 years. Measureable Outcome/Analysis: Chi-square analysis was performed in SPSS to determine differences in best practice implementation, barriers, and difficulty level between those who do versus do not participate in the CACFP, stratified by childcare context (center-based ver- sus family childcare home-based). Results: The sample included 1,345 childcare programs (54.6% response rate); 86.8% participated in the CACFP, 21.7% were center-based, and 78.3% were home-based. Childcare programs who participated in the CACFP were more likely to serve foods and beverages according to best practices across both contexts; practices included serving fruit at least one time, serving vegetables at least one time, and serving skim or 1% milk (P < .05 for all). In family childcare homes only, those who participated in the CACFP were more likely to role model eating healthy foods and serve meals family style (P < .05 for both). Across both contexts, those who participated in the CACFP were more likely to receive professional develop- ment on child nutrition (P < .01). Conclusion: While participation in the CACFP was related to higher prevalence of serving healthier food and beverages, few mealtime practices were affected. This could be attributed to CACFP regulations requiring partici- pating childcare programs to serve nutritious food and beverages to children, but only recommending mealtime- related best practices. These findings could suggest that CACFP-related trainings should emphasize the impor- tance of these practices with consideration of known pro- vider-reported barriers. Funding: USDA. P18 Perception of Vegetarian Diets in College Students Natalie Caine-Bish, PhD, RDN, ncaine@kent.edu, Kent State University, School of Health Sciences, 1225 Theater Dr, Kent, OH 44242; Brielle Gay, MS, Kent State University; Karen Gordon, PhD, RDN, Kent State University; Amy Miracle, PhD, RDN, Kent State University Background: Since the vegetarian diet is becoming more accessible to students, there is a greater need for individu- als to have an open mind about this diet. Further input regarding students’ perceptions can help assist in reaching this population and aid in the creation of healthy eating behaviors. Objective: To determine the perceptions of vegetarian diets between male and female vegetarian and non-vege- tarian undergraduate college students. Study Design, Settings, Participants: Online survey including demographic and perception questions. Partici- pants were undergraduate college (n = 1,191) students at a Midwestern University enrolled in courses on the main campus recruited through their university email. Measurable Outcome/Analysis: College student’s per- ceptions of the vegetarian diet according to gender (male and female) and current diet type (vegetarian and non- vegetarian). Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Factorial ANOVA; P < .05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Statistically significant differences were found in scores of perceptions for the vegetarian diet between males and females (P= .001), as well as non-vegetarians and vegetarians (P < .001). Females had a more positive perception compared to males, while vegetarians had a more positive perception than non-vegetarians. Conclusion: Information on college student’s percep- tions of vegetarianism creates material dietitians can use to better frame their advice and instructions while working toward improving this population’s overall health status and behavior toward the vegetarian diet. Funding: None. Behavior and Education Theory P19 An Examination of the Immigrant Paradox and Unhealthy Eating Behaviors McKenzie Millner, BS, mckenzie.millner@asu.edu, Arizona State University, 411 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004; Cady Berkel, PhD, Arizona State University; Meredith Margaret Bruening, PhD, MPH, RD, Arizona State University; Justin Dean Smith, PhD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine P16 (continued) Continued on page S41 S40 Poster Abstracts Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior  Volume 51, Number 7S, 2019