Nutrition and Physical Activity Curriculum for Child Care
Author Information
Author(s): Carolyn Dunn, Cathy Thomas, Dianne Ward, Kelly Webber, Courtney Cullitan, Leslie Pegram
Primary Institution: North Carolina State University
Hypothesis
Can a structured curriculum improve nutrition and physical activity knowledge among preschool children?
Conclusion
The Color Me Healthy curriculum effectively increased children's knowledge about healthy eating and physical activity.
Supporting Evidence
- 92.0% of providers reported increased physical activity among children.
- 91.8% indicated improved knowledge about movement.
- 93.0% noted increased knowledge about healthy eating.
Takeaway
This study shows that teaching kids about healthy eating and exercise can help them learn better habits.
Methodology
The program was implemented in 47 counties with training sessions for child care providers, followed by evaluations.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-selection of participants for follow-up evaluations.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported evaluations from child care providers, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants included child care providers from various settings, including centers and home day care.
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