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Childrens Dietary Intake in Child Care Centers by Body Mass, Age, and Sex.

Center:

OK-Center for Learning and Leadership, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2017

Contact Information:

Allen Knehans
[email protected]
405-271-2113

Product Description:

In 2011-2012, 23% of young children in the U.S. were considered overweight: 8% were obese. In Oklahoma, 31% of low-income 2-to-5-year-old children were considered overweight, and 14% were obese. Although studies indicate that the increase in child obesity has plateaued, levels remain high, and consequences of childhood obesity pose important health risks. Since many 3-to-6-year-old children (55%) in the U.S. attend child care centers (CCCs) full time (8 hours or more per day), CCCs have an important role in the prevention of obesity and can influence healthy eating and dietary behaviors.

Keyword(s):

dietary paterns, childcare, obesity, preschool, overweight

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Policymakers, Students

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[email protected]

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