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Promoting physical activity in preschoolers to prevent obesity: A review of the literature
Hodges, Eric A., January/February 2013
Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 28(1), 3-19

A review of the literature of clinical recommendations for adequate physical activity among 2- through 5-year-old children and an identification of common factors associated with physical activity levels among preschoolers, based on a review of 14 articles published from June 2004 to December 2010 from the United States or Canada

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Critical narrative review to identify educational strategies promoting physical activity in preschool
Kreichauf, Susanne, March, 2012
Obesity Reviews, 13(s1), 96-105

A review of findings from nineteen studies that implemented and evaluated the effect of increasing time for physical activity during preschool, in the context of obesity prevention programs

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Assessment tools of energy balance-related behaviours used in European obesity prevention strategies: Review of studies during preschool
Mouratidou, T., March, 2012
Obesity Reviews, 13(s1), 42-55

A review of studies that utilize assessment tools to measure food intake, physical activity, and sedentary behavior in obesity intervention strategies targeting mainly preschool children across Europe

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Interventions for increasing physical activity at child care
Ward, Dianne S., March, 2010
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 42(3), 526-534

A review of the results of 19 implementations of interventions in child care settings intended to improve children's physical activity or related motor skills

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What role can child-care settings play in obesity prevention?: A review of the evidence and call for research efforts
Larson, Nicole, September, 2011
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 111(9), 1343-1362

A review of literature published January 2000 through July 2010 on practices and policies on healthy eating and physical activity in center- and home-based child care environments in the United States

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The physical activity levels of preschool-aged children: A systematic review
Tucker, Patricia, Q4 2008
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 23(4), 547-558

A review of research from seven countries on the physical activity of children ages 2-6, including a discussion of the role of child care in the promotion of recommended levels of physical activity

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Effects of child care policy and environment on physical activity
Trost, Stewart G., March, 2010
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 42(3), 520-525

A review of 7 studies on the influences of center-level policies, practices, and physical environments on the moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of children

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After-school program impact on physical activity and fitness: A meta-analysis
Beets, Michael W., June 2009
American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 36(3), 527-537

A Meta-analysis of 13 articles from 11 after-school interventions on the effectiveness of after-school programs in increasing physical activity

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Defining standards and policies for promoting physical activity in afterschool programs
Beets, Michael W., August 2010
Journal of School Health, 80(8), 411-417

An identification of state-level policies, standards, recommendations, and guidelines on the topic of physical activity in afterschool settings, based on a search of documents regarding the promotion of quality in afterschool programs in each of the 50 states

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Interventions for the prevention of overweight and obesity in preschool children: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Monasta, Lorenzo, May, 2011
Obesity Reviews, 12(5), e107-e118

A review of research on randomized controlled interventions for the prevention of overweight and obesity in children under 5-years-old

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Strategies for obesity prevention in child care settings: A literature review
Eksambi, Sameena H., May 2010
Unpublished master’s thesis, The University of Texas, Houston

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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Interventions to prevent obesity in 0-5 year olds: An updated systematic review of the literature
Hesketh, Kylie D., February 2010
Obesity, 18(Supplement 1), s27-s35

A review of research on obesity prevention interventions from 23 articles published from January 1995 to August 2008

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Healthy eating in early years settings: A review of current national to local guidance for North West England
Bristow, Katie, June 2011
Public Health Nutrition, 14(6), 1008-1016

A qualitative review of the recommendations found in 7 published studies related to the promotion of healthy eating habits in early years settings and a review of related guidelines set by several levels of governments in the countries of the United Kingdom

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Health and school readiness literature review: Selected programs, components and findings in the United States, excluding California
Emel, Bobbi L., June 2006
Oakland: California Childcare Health Program.

A review summarizing the health components, initiatives, and outcomes of key school readiness programs in the United States, not including California

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Environmental factors affecting preschoolers' motor development
Venetsanou, Fotini, January 2010
Early Childhood Education Journal, 37(4), 319-327

A review of research on environmental factors that influence preschoolers' motor development from 34 articles published later than 1975

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Can preschool improve child health outcomes?: A systematic review
D'Onise, Katina, May 2010
Social Science & Medicine, 70(9), 1423-1440

A review of the literature on child health effects of center-based preschool intervention programs for healthy 4 year olds beyond the preschool years, from 37 studies published between 1980 to July 2008

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Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of home visiting program models implemented in tribal communities: Final report
United States. Administration for Children and Families. Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, February 04, 2011
Washington, DC: U.S. Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation.

A review of research on the effectiveness of home visiting programs for pregnant women or families with children from birth to age 5 in tribal communities or with samples that included substantial proportions of American Indian and Alaska Native participants

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The influence of child care health consultants in promoting children's health and well-being: A report on selected resources
United States. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, August, 2006
Newton, MA: Education Development Center, Healthy Child Care Consultant Network Support Center.

A synthesis of research describing the delivery and impact of health consultation services to child care and early education programs

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Does attendance at preschool affect adult health?: A systematic review
D'Onise, Katina, September 2010
Public Health, 124(11), 500-511

A review of 12 studies on the relationship between preschool attendance and various measures of adult health and health behaviors

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Condition of children birth to age five and status of early childhood services in California: Synthesis of recent research
American Institutes for Research, August, 2012
Sacramento: California, Child Development Division.

An overview of the characteristics and risk factors of children from birth to age 5 in California, and an examination of the status of early learning and care services in California, based on a synthesis of 81 recent research and policy analyses

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Improving children's attainment through a better quality of family-based support for early learning
Siraj-Blatchford, Iram, January, 2009
(Early Years Research Review 2). London: Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services.

A review of research and national data from the United Kingdom on the role of family-based support in improving child outcomes, approaches to supporting family engagement in children's early learning, and variations in need for support among different groups of parents

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What works for home visiting programs: Lessons from experimental evaluations of programs and interventions
Kahn, Jordan, July 2010
(Publication #2010-17). Washington, DC: Child Trends.

A synthesis of findings on the impact of early childhood intervention programs with a home visitation component on the outcomes of children and their families, based on a review of 66 studies that utilized random assignment in their experimental evaluations

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Current-generation youth programs: What works, what doesn't, and at what cost?
Beckett, Megan, 2008
(OP-215-GJ). Santa Monica, CA: Rand Corporation.

A review of research on costs, benefits, and cost-benefit relationships in out-of-school time programs for children and youth

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Quality early childhood education for under-two-year-olds: What should it look like?: A literature review
Dalli, Carmen, 2011
Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand, Ministry of Education.

A review of research on the characteristics of high-quality child care and early education services for children under 2 years old, the quality of those services in New Zealand, and the capacity of child care and early education to improve the outcomes for at risk children under 2 years old

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Assessment of the benefits and costs of out of school care
Scotland. Scottish Executive, 2003
Edinburgh: Scotland, Scottish Executive.

A review of evidence from research conducted in Australia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States on the social benefits and economic costs of out-of-school time child care programs

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