In 2007, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene added physical activity and nutrition policies for group daycare centers to the NYC Health Code. This project will evaluate whether NYC group daycares meet the new policies, and assess perceived difficulties, barriers, and predictors of implementation associated with these policies. Survey data will be collected from directors and teachers about adherence to the new policies and perceived difficulties and barriers, and data will be recorded on foods and beverages consumed and activities performed by preschool-age children from when the daycares open through lunchtime.
Start Date: September 2007
ID #: 63043
Principal Investigator: Beth Dixon, PhD, MPH
Organization: New York University
Funding Round: Round 2
Keywords: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Child Care/Preschool, Food service, Nutrition standards, Physical activity, Snacks, Urban
Focus Area: Early Childhood
Resource Type: Grant Summary
Race/Ethnicity: Multi-racial/ethnic
State: New York
Age Group: Preschool-age children (ages 3 to 5)
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