Attitudes, concerns, and likelihood for action related to young children's overweight among early childhood program staff

Author(s): Chika, Satoko; Shultz, Jill Armstrong; Johnson, Susan L.; Branen, Laurel J.; Fletcher, Janice;
Date Issued: October-December 2011
Description: A survey of child care staff perceptions of the appropriateness and likelihood of discussions about child overweight and obesity issues with parents, based on the questionnaire responses of a purposive national sample of 271 early childhood teachers
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Funder(s): United States. Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
Journal Title: Family and Community Health
Volume Number: 34
Issue Number: 4
Page Range: 291-300
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Physical Development & Growth

Parents & Families > Involvement In Child Care & Early Education > Parent-Provider
Country: United States
ISSN: 0160-6379 Paper
Peer Reviewed: yes
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