May 1, 2011
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Journal Article
This article describes variation in playground environments and physical activity policies at childcare centers in Hamilton County, Ohio, an area demographically similar to the overall U.S. population. Revised policies might safely allow more outdoor playtime.
April 11, 2011
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Story
Overly restrictive weather-related policies and lack of indoor facilities prevent children from getting needed play time.
March 22, 2010
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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.
December 9, 2009
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Report
Report authors encouraged states to adopt specific regulations for child care, using those developed by a team of experts and included in the report as a guide.
January 1, 2009
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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.
March 1, 2013
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Report/Evaluation
California’s Healthy Beverages in Childcare Act was implemented in January 2012 to regulate beverages in licensed childcare centers. This report measures the impact of the policy on childcare practices.
September 27, 2012
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Evaluation
In 2007, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded Nemours Health and Prevention Services a grant to monitor implementation of healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices in schools and child-care settings.
May 31, 2011
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Story
Studying what preschoolers in child care centers in California are eating and drinking - and the quality of food and beverages served.
May 11, 2009
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Program Results Report
Researchers with the Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation in Wisconsin evaluated use of a toolkit designed to help child-care centers prevent overweight among young children by encouraging healthy eating and physical activity.
June 17, 2013
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Report
Research shows that when communities have access to affordable, healthy foods, residents purchase and consume healthier foods over time.