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3 Early Care and Education
Pages 15-22

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... (Ward) • Technical assistance provided to early care and education pro viders should include a standard message about the types of physical activity programs needed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
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... Dianne Ward, professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, explored the need for monitoring and technical assistance. Finally, Geri Henchy, director of nutrition policy and childhood programs at the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)
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From page 17...
... For example, technical assistance could be folded into collaborative initiatives on physical activity. In addition, all -- not just some or even most -- states need to be engaged in such efforts.
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From page 18...
... Key objectives of such a program might be to understand nutrition and physical activity practices in early care and education programs; identify the training and technical assistance needs of directors, owners, and staff; and determine how key policies and practices change over time. While such monitoring would represent an additional expense, it could be subsidized by sources of revenue such as a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
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From page 19...
... As noted in CDC's Spectrum of Opportunities report, technical assistance that can affect obesity in child care settings currently is provided by a number of sources within states. Each state has a child care resource and referral agency with professionals who can be reached for help and support.
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From page 20...
... It is also designed to help providers get ready for the upcoming revised CACFP nutrition standards The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act CACFP improvements bring nutrition education, standards, and resources to support child care providers serving low-income children to improve nutrition and wellness. This is important to reducing health disparities and addressing obesity in early care and education settings.
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... This is an important way to provide oversight and support for informal care, said Henchy, because CACFP visits those homes at least three times a year to review nutrition standards and provide support and technical assistance. Finally, Henchy pointed out that the Obama administration is working to expand child care.
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