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Supporting healthy eating among preschoolers: challenges for child care staff

Lisa Needham1, John J M Dwyer, Janis Randall-Simpson

  • 1Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Orangeville, ON, Canada.

Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research : a Publication of Dietitians of Canada = Revue Canadienne De La Pratique Et De La Recherche En Dietetique : Une Publication Des Dietetistes Du Canada
|June 8, 2007
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Child care staff face challenges supporting healthy eating in preschoolers, including picky eating and inconsistent practices. Addressing these barriers is key to establishing lifelong healthy habits and preventing chronic diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Child care settings play a crucial role in shaping preschoolers' eating habits.
  • Healthy eating habits established in early childhood can reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate challenges faced by child care staff in promoting healthy eating among preschoolers.
  • To identify factors hindering the implementation of healthy eating practices in child care settings.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted three focus group interviews with 29 child care staff members.
  • Transcribed and analyzed audiotapes from the focus group sessions to identify key themes.

Main Results:

  • Identified intrapersonal factors such as children's picky eating.
  • Highlighted interpersonal factors including parental influence and inconsistent staff practices.
  • Noted physical environment factors like limited access to healthy food and home food environments.

Conclusions:

  • Program planners and health professionals can create strategies to overcome identified challenges.
  • Interventions should address individual child behaviors, parent and staff interactions, and environmental factors.
  • Supporting child care staff is essential for fostering healthy eating in preschoolers.
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