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Promoting Good Nutrition and Physical Activity in Child-Care Settings. A Research Brief

While children spend a substantial amount of time in school, more than half of kids aged 5 to 14 years are also spending time in a child-care setting. This is also an important out-of-home setting for preschool-aged children. This research brief outlines federal food programs and regulations that govern nutrition and physical activity in child-care More

Keywords: Body mass index (BMI), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Child Care/Preschool, Food service, Fruits and vegetables, Head Start, Media, Nutrition standards, Physical activity, Snacks, Sugar-sweetened beverages

Date: May 2007

Resource Type: Research Review

Focus Areas: Early Childhood

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Promoting Good Nutrition and Physical Activity in Child-Care Settings. A Research Brief