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Childcare and Eating Habits

by John

Oct 5, 2010

Hello Everyone,

I was just curious if anyone has ever heard of any research studies done linking the impact of childcare centers vs. family care on long term eating habits/behaviors?

Thanks!

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montmo Maybe John needs to clarify what he meant in his comparison. I read his question to mean comparing eating habits at a day care center versus a day care home. Maybe I was not reading this right then. monto

On 10/06/10, Michelle wrote: > I tend to agree with Terry, but, even though the children in > daycare centers probably do eat more...See More

Oct 6, 2010

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John Thanks everyone for your interesting responses.

On 10/05/10, montmo wrote: > I am with Schari on this. I would think though a determining > factor might be if the centers/homes are licensed and > participate in the USDA food program. I say that as they would > be more likely to serve a well balanced meal which has to be to >...See MoreThanks everyone for your interesting responses.

On 10/05/10, montmo wrote: > I am with Schari on this. I would think though a determining > factor might be if the centers/homes are licensed and > participate in the USDA food program. I say that as they would > be more likely to serve a well balanced meal which has to be to > fulfil the requirements for reimbursement for food. > > I am a home provider and I was told by my food program > consultant that I am almost the only one in her district that > serves "family style". I think a lot of the centers serve family > style. I think by arranging the food in attractive ways, in > child friendly servings that a child can take more then one > serving at his own will, and by balancing the food in an eye > appealing manner can promote good eating habits. I know since I > started my program after many years of children bringing their > lunch boxes from home, all of the so called picky eaters are > eating a much more varied diet and have found many foods to be > favorites after first declining them when served. > > I think it would be an interesting study. I do think a home > environment can provide a much more peaceful atmosphere > promoting conversation, good manners and children learning > appropriate eating habits just because having 10 children versus > the many numbers in the center would make a difference. > > Just my thoughts on the subject! > > > > On 10/05/10, Schari wrote: >> I don't know the answer to your question. >> >> Both centers and homes range from excellent quality of care >> down to the worst quality of care you can imagine. >> >> I would suspect that research would concentrate more on the >> quality of child care and the hours in child care, rather >> than whether a child was in a center or a home. >> >> Share with us if you find anything. >> >> >> >> >> On 10/05/10, John wrote: >>> Hello Everyone, >>> >>> I was just curious if anyone has ever heard of any research >>> studies done linking the impact of childcare centers vs. >>> family care on long term eating habits/behaviors? >>> >>> Thanks!

Oct 6, 2010

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Preschool teacher Would this be of any help?

CFamily and Child-care Provider Influences on Preschool Children’s Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Consumption

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Oct 6, 2010

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Preschool teacher, trying again to share a link On 10/06/10, Preschool teacher wrote: > Would this be of any help?

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Preschool teacher, 3rd and final attempt I think I had a typo before. Hopefully this link will work. otherwise, I give up.

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