…beverages. The studies focused on individuals or stores in middle- and high-income countries, and food pricing alone or in combination with other strategies (e.g. food labeling, nutrition education). Thirty studies…
…healthy body weight and to support overall health. This study compiled drinking water policies for schools and child-care centers in 20 states and developed policy recommendations to facilitate safe drinking…
Child-care settings and the combination of policies and regulations under which they operate may reduce or perpetuate disparities in weight-related health, depending on the environmental supports they provide for healthy…
…to use its rulemaking authority to maintain and strengthen, not weaken, the current standards—especially for the 22 million children who receive free and reduced-price meals.” For the full statement, visit: https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/articles-and-news/2018/01/comments-from-richard-besser-on-usdas-proposed-changes-to-the-national-school-lunch-and-school-breakfast-programs.html…
…when, and how to feed infants and toddlers. The series of 12 videos can be found at www.thousanddays.org/for-parents. Here’s the first video, “Is your baby ready to start eating foods?”…
…ate school breakfast every day, compared with children who ate school breakfast 0-4 days per week, reported consuming more fruits and vegetables, dietary fiber, whole grains, dairy, and calcium. Children…
This content analysis examines the arguments used to support or oppose the USDA’s proposed rule that all SNAP-authorized retailers carry more nutritious foods. A random sample of public comments posted…
…nutrition polices were measured. This study found providers at CACFP-participating homes reported healthier beverage selections, more healthful nutrition practices, and more written nutrition polices compared with providers at non-CACFP homes….
Excessive screen media use has been associated with a number of negative health outcomes in young children, including increased risk for obesity and comparatively lagging cognitive development. The purpose of…
…Program (CACFP). Specifically, overall energy, macronutrient intake, and intake by CACFP meal component were compared with CACFP requirements and recommendations from the Institute of Medicine. Data were collected at randomly…
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