Addressing Childhood Obesity by Studying Preschool Children
May 31, 2011 | Story
Studying what preschoolers in child care centers in California are eating and drinking - and the quality of food and beverages served.
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Child Care as an Untapped Setting for Obesity Prevention
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
In addressing the obesity epidemic, the authors examined state policies surrounding diet and screen exposure among different child-care organizations across the United States.
Child-Care Settings Before Kindergarten are Related to Kids' Obesity
March 22, 2010 | Program Results Report
Researchers found that children in family, friend and neighbor care the year before kindergarten were more likely to be obese at the start of kindergarten than children in parent care.
Children in Child Care Centers May Not be Getting Enough Physical Activity, RWJF Physician Faculty Scholar Finds in New Study
April 11, 2011 | Story
Overly restrictive weather-related policies and lack of indoor facilities prevent children from getting needed play time.
Children's Futures' First Five Years
August 1, 2008 | Evaluation
This evaluation measures the effect of Children's Futures in the lives of participating families in Trenton, N.J.
Children's Futures: Improving Health and Development Outcomes for Children in Trenton, N.J.
National Program
To employ a comprehensive set of interventions to improve the health of children in Trenton, New Jersey.
Children's Futures: Lessons From a Second-Generation Community Change Initiative
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Children's Futures is a a 10-year RWJF initiative, developed a comprehensive, citywide program in Trenton, N.J. focusing on the critical time period of prenatal care to age three to ensure health and school readiness.
Dentists Brush Aside Obstacles to Bring Dental Care to Schoolchildren
January 28, 2002 | Program Results Report
Babyland Family Services, Inc. provided a system of care and outreach to address the multiple dental health needs of children lacking proper dental care.
Does Reducing Calories in Foods for Preschoolers Affect How They Eat?
August 30, 2010 | Program Results Report
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University College of Health and Human Development tested the effect of changes in foods provided by day-care centers to their pre-schoolers.
Economic and Community Development Benefits of Healthy Food Retail
June 17, 2013 | Report
Research shows that when communities have access to affordable, healthy foods, residents purchase and consume healthier foods over time.