New Standards for Early Care & Education Programs to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Preventing Childhood Obesity in Early Care and Education Programs, is the new set of national standards describing evidence-based best practices in nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for early care and education programs. It covers:

  • General Nutrition Requirements
  • Meal and Snack Patterns
  • Requirements for Infants including supporting breastfeeding
  • Requirements for Toddlers and Preschoolers
  • Meal Service and Supervision
  • Food Brought from Home
  • Nutrition Education
  • Active Opportunities for Physical Activity
  • Outdoor and Indoor Play Time
  • Caregivers/Teachers’ Encouragement of Physical Activity
  • Screen Time Limits
  • Policies on Infant Feeding, Food and Nutrition Services, and Physical Activity

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