Child Care included in Task Force Recommendations to Reduce Childhood Obesity
Nutrition rules for child care centers were included in the14 recommendations put forth by the Legislative Task Force on Childhood Obesity last week. The Task Force, which consists of six House members and six Senate members, spent four months researching the effects of childhood obesity on the economy, schools, and health system. The Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report’s (PDF) “Recommendation 3” calls for improving nutrition and physical activity practices in child care.
