Child Care as an Untapped Setting for Obesity Prevention: State Child Care Licensing Regulations Related to Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Media Use for Preschool-Aged Children in the United States

Published: January 2009

ID #: 1016

Journal: Prev Chronic Dis

Authors: Kaphingst KM, Story M

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There are 8.6 million preschool-aged children enrolled in child-care facilities in the United States. The licensing regulations for these facilities in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, and media use (e.g., television, videos, computers) show that there are many potential opportunities to prevent obesity among these children.

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Keywords: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Child Care/Preschool, Food service, Home, Media, Nutrition standards, Physical activity, Vending machines

Focus Area: Early Childhood

Resource Type: Journal Article

State: National

Age Group: Preschool-age children (ages 3 to 5)

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