Promoting Healthy Weight in Child Care: NAP SACC Program
Author Information
Author(s): Benjamin Sara E, Ammerman Alice S, Ward Dianne S, Ball Sarah C, Sommers Janice K, Molloy Meg, M. Dodds Janice
Primary Institution: Harvard Medical School and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hypothesis
Can an environmental intervention improve nutrition and physical activity in child care settings to promote healthy weight in children?
Conclusion
The NAP SACC program shows promise as an effective approach to promoting healthy weight behaviors in child care settings.
Supporting Evidence
- The NAP SACC program was developed based on interviews and focus groups with child care providers and parents.
- Pilot testing showed that the program was feasible and acceptable in child care settings.
- The program aims to improve the nutrition and physical activity environment in child care centers.
Takeaway
The NAP SACC program helps child care centers create healthier eating and activity environments for kids, making it easier for them to stay healthy.
Methodology
The NAP SACC program was developed through formative research, including interviews and focus groups with child care providers and parents, and involved a self-assessment instrument for evaluating nutrition and physical activity policies.
Limitations
The study primarily focused on child care settings in North Carolina, which may limit generalizability to other regions.
Participant Demographics
Participants included child care providers and parents from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in North Carolina.
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