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Over‐provision of discretionary foods at childcare dilutes the nutritional quality of diets for children

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

Keywords: foods childcare; provision; childcare dilutes; provision discretionary; discretionary foods; childcare

Journal Title: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Year Published: 2017

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