Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Wiley Blackwell
Place of Publication
Australia
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
23800
Abstract
The childcare setting can significantly influence the lifelong eating habits and health outcomes of children.It is ideal for health-promoting interventions that optimise the provision of nutritious food and nutrition education. Unfortunately, these interventions are neither offered nor promoted in many childcare settings. Recent studies have indicated an increased risk of overweight/obesity with childcare attendance, which if present in early life is associated with increased risk of chronic disease and reduced psychological wellbeing.
DOI
10.1111/1753-6405.12658
Creative Commons License
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Comments
Wallace, R., Costello, L., & Devine, A. (2017). Over‐provision of discretionary foods at childcare dilutes the nutritional quality of diets for children. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 41(4), 447.
https://doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405.12658