the role of childcare providers in the prevention of childhood overweight

被引：26

作者：

Sellers, Kathleen ^{[1
]}

Russo, Theresa J. ^{[1
]}

Baker, Ida ^{[2
]}

Dennison, Barbara A. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] State Univ New York, New York, NY USA

[2] Bassett HealthCare, Res Inst, One Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326 USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH | 2005年 / 3卷 / 03期

关键词：

child day care centers; child; obesity; preschool and environmental design;

D O I：

10.1177/1476718X05056516

中图分类号：

G40 [教育学];

学科分类号：

040101 ; 120403 ;

摘要：

Childhood overweight has received increased national attention as a social and health problem. Childcare providers play an increasingly prominent role in the lives of young children and are therefore important in initiating change. This qualitative study determined the role of childcare professionals in the prevention of childhood overweight. Facilitated focus group sessions were conducted with childcare professionals to ascertain their beliefs and practices in four domains: 1) foods and beverages; 2) physical activity; 3) TV, video, and computer game viewing; and 4) behaviors with respect to eating and/or activity. The researchers and childcare staff then collaboratively identified ways to develop innovative policy and environmental changes to improve the health and fitness of young children. Though more research is needed, engaging the support of the childcare profession is a promising avenue to improve the health and fitness of young children.

引用

页码：227 / 242

页数：16

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