Serving Their Needs: A Qualitative Examination of Nutrition Policy Implementation in the Early Care and Education Setting

• Main Authors: Caree Cotwright (Author), Jori Hall (Author), Nicole Arrington (Author), Nathalie Celestin (Author), Hayley Sanders (Author), Taylor Ragan (Author), Sarah Stotz (Author), Leann Birch (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Georgia Southern University, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States and results in increased risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. Thirteen percent of youth in Georgia are obese. Identifying strategies to assist children in establishing healthy habits is es...