| Assessment of food, nutrition, and physical activity practices in oklahoma child-care centers. | |
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PMID: 22818731 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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The purpose of the current study was to determine the obesogenic practices in all-day child-care centers caring for preschool-aged children. This study used a cross-sectional, self-reported survey mailed to centers across Oklahoma (n=314). Frequency of responses and χ(2) were calculated comparing region and star rating. Items where the majority of centers frequently report best practices include: daily fruits served (76%), daily nonfried vegetables served (71%), rarely/never served sugary drinks (92%), rarely/never used food to encourage good behaviors (88%), staff join children at table most of the time (81%), staff rarely eat different foods in view of children (69%), visible self-serve or request availability of water (93%), regular informal communication about healthy eating (86%), opportunities for outdoor play (95%), not withholding activity for punishment (91%), accessible play equipment (59% to 80% for different types of equipment), and minimization of extended sitting time (78%). Practices where centers can improve include increasing variety of vegetables (18%), reducing frequency of high-fat meats served (74% serve more than once per week), increasing high-fiber and whole-grain foods (35% offer daily), serving style of "seconds" (28% help kids determine whether they are still hungry), nonfood holiday celebrations (44% use nonfood treats), having toys and books that encourage healthy eating (27%) and physical activity (25%) in all rooms in the center, a standard nutrition (21%) and physical education (50%) curriculum, and following a written physical activity policy (43%). Practitioners can use these data to develop benchmarks and interventions, as this was the first study to assess statewide obesogenic practices in child care. |
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Susan B Sisson; Janis E Campbell; Kellie B May; Danielle R Brittain; Lisa A Monroe; Shannon H Guss; Jennifer L Ladner |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Volume: 112 ISSN: 2212-2672 ISO Abbreviation: J Acad Nutr Diet Publication Date: 2012 Aug |
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Created Date: 2012-07-23 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101573920 Medline TA: J Acad Nutr Diet Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1230-40 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Copyright © 2012 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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