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Childcare Providers

Childcare Providers

Prevention is key when it comes to the childhood obesity epidemic. Healthy habits are formed early. A large percentage of children spend a significant portion of their day in licensed childcare centers and homes. The childhood obesity epidemic is a serious health problem for today's children with studies showing the most rapid rise in obesity rates in the early childhood age group. Childcare providers are a very important part of the solution to the epidemic.

The role of the childcare provider in prevention of childhood obesity is to:

Provide healthy eating experiences.
Promote physical activity.
Teach healthy eating habits.
Promote a healthy body image.
Support breastfeeding and introduction of solids.
Partner with parents.

Start today by clicking on Discover 54321Go! and start teaching this simple and fun message. Then, share it with parents. Below are other resources and policy statements which may be helpful. Advocate by joining the Teach a Kid to Fish childcare and preschool working group!

Childcare Providers