ERIC Number: EJ1009653
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Mar
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
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CHILE: An Evidence-Based Preschool Intervention for Obesity Prevention in Head Start
Davis, Sally M.; Sanders, Sarah G.; FitzGerald, Courtney A.; Keane, Patricia C.; Canaca, Glenda F.; Volker-Rector, Renee
Journal of School Health, v83 n3 p223-229 Mar 2013
Background: Obesity is a major concern among American Indians and Hispanics. The Child Health Initiative for Lifelong Eating and Exercise (CHILE) is an evidence-based intervention to prevent obesity in children enrolled in 16 Head Start (HS) Centers in rural communities. The design and implementation of CHILE are described. Methods: CHILE uses a socioecological approach to improve dietary intake and increase physical activity. The intervention includes: a classroom curriculum; teacher and food service training; family engagement; grocery store participation; and health care provider support. Results: Lessons learned from CHILE include the need to consider availability of recommended foods; the necessity of multiple training sessions for teachers and food service; the need to tailor the family events to local needs; consideration of the pro?t needs of grocery stores; and sensitivity to the time constraints of health care providers. Conclusions: HS can play an important role in preventing obesity in children. CHILE is an example of a feasible intervention that addresses nutrition and physical activity for preschool children that can be incorporated into HS curricula and aligns with HS national performance standards.
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Health Promotion, Child Health, Obesity, Eating Habits, Exercise, Prevention, Rural Areas, Dietetics, Food, Program Effectiveness, Disadvantaged Youth, Nutrition, Professional Development, Preschool Children, Developmental Stages, Curriculum, Program Implementation, Retailing, Food Service, Family Involvement, At Risk Persons
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Mexico
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