The childcare setting can significantly influence the lifelong eating habits and health outcomes of children.1 It is ideal for health-promoting interventions that optimise the provision of nutritious food2 and nutrition… Click to show full abstract
The childcare setting can significantly influence the lifelong eating habits and health outcomes of children.1 It is ideal for health-promoting interventions that optimise the provision of nutritious food2 and nutrition education.3 Unfortunately, these interventions are neither offered nor promoted in many childcare settings.4 Recent studies have indicated an increased risk of overweight/obesity with childcare attendance,5 which if present in early life is associated with increased risk of chronic disease and reduced psychological wellbeing.6
Journal Title: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Year Published: 2017
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