In 2013, LAUP received a Kaiser Permanente Community Grant to implement the Health and Wellness Project, which focused on obesity prevention for children in our preschool programs. The Health and Wellness Project sought to teach preschool children about the benefits of healthy food choices and physical activity by offering training and workshops to those who influence children's lives the most: administrators, teachers and parents. The evaluation of the Health and Wellness Project found that the preschools and teachers were already implementing some of the best policies and practices. Also, most parents reported that their children often or always enjoyed being active and ate a variety of healthy foods. Still, all target groups were able to benefit from the Health and Wellness Project. The following findings emerged: Preschool providers implemented new policies and increased practices that promote healthy eating and increase physical activity among children; Teachers and parents gained confidence in their knowledge about nutrition and physical activity; Children consumed healthier foods and beverages and decreased the amount of time they spend watching TV, on the computer, and/or playing video games. (author abstract)
Summary of findings from the Health and Wellness Project: Obesity prevention in preschool
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