Societal values and policies may curtail preschool children's physical activity in child care centers

Author(s): Copeland, Kristen A.; Sherman, Susan N.; Kendeigh, Cassandra A.; Kalkwarf, Heidi J.; Saelens, Brian E.;
Date Issued: February, 2012
Description: An identification of potential barriers to children's physical activity in child care centers, based on data from 9 focus groups with 49 child care providers in 34 centers in Cincinnatti, Ohio
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Funder(s): National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute ; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ; University of Cincinnati. College of Medicine
Journal Title: Pediatrics
Volume Number: 129
Issue Number: 2
Page Range: 265-274
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Physical Development & Growth

Child Care & Early Education Providers/Organizations > Provider Type/Setting > Center-Based Child Care & Early Education
Country: United States
States: OHIO
ISSN: 0031-4005 Paper
1098-4275 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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