Parental perception on the efficacy of a physical activity program for preschoolers

Author(s): Bellows, Laura; Silvernail, Sara; Caldwell, Lisa; Bryant, Angela; Kennedy, Catherine; Davies, Patricia; Anderson, Jennifer;
Date Issued: April, 2011
Description: An evaluation of parental impressions of the usefulness, strengths, weaknesses, and influence on physical activities of The Food Friends Get Movin' with Mighty Moves obesity intervention, based on a survey of 51 parents of Head Start children in Colorado who participated in the intervention and telephone interviews with 37 of the survey respondents
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Funder(s): National Institute of Food and Agriculture (U.S.). Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service
Journal Title: Journal of Community Health
Volume Number: 36
Issue Number: 2
Page Range: 231-237
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Physical Development & Growth

Parents & Families > Involvement In Child Care & Early Education

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Interventions/Curricula > Health, Safety & Nutrition
Country: United States
States: COLORADO
ISSN: 0094-5145 Paper
1573-3610 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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