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Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

2013

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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), …