The policy is а comprehensive approach to improve the food and physical activity policies, practices, and environments in Early Care Education programs in order to prevent childhood obesity in the United States.
Early Care Education programs aim to prevent obesity by: 1) Educating providers and administrators about the potential health benefits by following licensing regulations and Quality Rating Improvement Systems with the Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards 3rd ed. to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, support breastfeeding, and limit screen time in child care settings. 2) Encourage self-assessments of child care center to be conducted by their providers to identify what improvements can
Early Care Education programs aim to prevent obesity by: 1) Educating providers and administrators about the potential health benefits by following licensing regulations and Quality Rating Improvement Systems with the Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards 3rd ed. to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, support breastfeeding, and limit screen time in child care settings. 2) Encourage self-assessments of child care center to be conducted by their providers to identify what improvements can