Strategies for obesity prevention in child care settings: A literature review

Author(s): Eksambi, Sameena H.
Date Issued: May 2010
Description: A literature review of 16 articles that examine health promotion interventions to prevent overweight and obesity in young children, 2- through 5-years of age, in preschool, center based child care, and kindergarten, as well as two reports of interventions in Head Start centers
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Source: Unpublished master’s thesis, The University of Texas, Houston
Topics: International Child Care & Early Education > Cross-National Comparisons

Programs, Interventions & Curricula

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Interventions/Curricula > Health, Safety & Nutrition
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