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Impact of Childcare Physical Activity (PA) and Nutrition Policies and Interventions on PA, Consumption of Healthier Foods, and Body Weight Outcomes

Healthy Weight | Obesity This US-based evidence summary examines the impact of physical activity and nutrition policies and interventions in childcare and preschool settings on physical activity levels, consumption of healthier foods and body weight outcomes. The development of policies and interventions in these settings may be a promising strategy in the prevention of overweight and obesity. 
Author:
Power Up for Health
Category:
Evidence Summary
Topics:
Chronic Disease Prevention, Food Environment, Healthy Weight | Obesity, Physical Activity
Setting:
Children's Service/Child Care
Age:
Infant, Toddler (1-3), Children (4-11)
Language:
English
Jurisdiction:
Local/Municipal/Regional, Provincial, National
Tags:
Body Mass Index, childcare, Childhood obesity, children, Chronic Disease Prevention, Food environment, health equity, Healthy Eating, physical activity, policy, social determinants of health, vegetables and fruit, weight

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