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Assessment Of The Nutrition And Physical Activity Education Needs Of Child Care Providers Across Nebraska, Tracy C. Delaney Apr 2013

Assessment Of The Nutrition And Physical Activity Education Needs Of Child Care Providers Across Nebraska, Tracy C. Delaney

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Studies estimate 82% of children less than six years of age in the United States are enrolled in non-parental care outside of their home (1). In Nebraska 4,106 child care providers hold licensure (2). This unique child care environment offers opportunity to address food related challenges facing young children. The purpose of this study is to assess the nutrition and physical activity practices provided for children, self-efficacy, and perceived needs of child care providers across Nebraska. A gap in knowledge exist for practices of child care providers in Nebraska and the impact of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), …


2013 News, College Of Education And Human Development Jan 2013

2013 News, College Of Education And Human Development

Family and Consumer Sciences News

  • Textile and Apparel Studies Welcomes 9 Internationals to WMU
  • FCS Student Starts New Student Organization: The Student Design Showcase
  • FCS Professor Takes Sabbatical to Study Vocational Education in Ukraine
  • New Online Peer Review Journal Launching Online: Grandfamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy
  • Textile and Apparel Faculty Members Present at National Research Conference
  • Assistant Professor Co-Wrote Article Published in Child & Family Social Work
  • Professor Appointed to National Teaching Standards Board
  • CTE Professor Selected as Visiting Scholar
  • Interior Design Students Visit Herman Miller
  • Outstanding Career and Technical Education Research Journal Article Award