The role of child care settings in obesity prevention

Author(s): Story, Mary; Kaphingst, Karen M.; French, Simone;
Date Issued: 2006
Publisher(s): Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs; Brookings Institution
Description: A discussion of regulations for child care centers in terms of nutrition and exercise standards, and the implications for future research and policies in this area
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Journal Title: The Future of Children
Volume Number: 16
Issue Number: 1
Page Range: 143-168
Journal Notes: Retrieved April 28, 2006, from http://www.futureofchildren.org/usr_doc/07_5562_story-care.pdf
Topics: Child Care & Early Education Providers/Organizations > Provider Type/Setting > Center-Based Child Care & Early Education

Policies > Health, Mental Health, & Safety > Nutrition, Programs & Guidelines

Service Delivery > Health, Mental Health & Safety
ISSN: 1054-8289 Paper
1550-1558 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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