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

Author(s): Kaphingst, Karen M.; Story, Mary
Date Issued: January 2009
Description: A categorical study of state obesity prevention-related child care licensing regulations in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, and electronic media usage for center-based and family-based child care settings
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Journal Title: Preventing Chronic Disease
Volume Number: 6
Issue Number: 1
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Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Physical Development & Growth

Policies > Child Care & Early Education Policies > Licensing & Regulation

Policies > Health, Mental Health, & Safety > Nutrition, Programs & Guidelines
Country: United States
ISSN: 1545-1151 Paper
Peer Reviewed: yes
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