Nutrition and physical activity practices in family day care: A cross‐sectional survey of Australian family day care educators
Educators trained in Munch & Move, and those who completed PD more frequently, demonstrated better nutrition, physical activity and screen time practices in several areas. SO WHAT?: This study demonstrated benefits of the Munch & Move program, implemented with support from Local Health District health promotion officers, and highlighted key areas for improvement in healthy practices in FDC.
Authors
- Georgie Tran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9431-3707)
- Megan L. Hammersley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4326-480X)
- Karen Wardle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6075-7123)
- Anthony David Okely (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1626-8170)
- Bridget Kelly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3111-6279)
- Jennifer Norman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6344-2605)
- Cecilia Vuong
- Erin Kerr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2293-7542)
- Sarah T. Ryan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7574-1936)
Institutions
- University of Wollongong (AU)
- Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (AU)
- Sydney Local Health District (AU)
- South Western Sydney Local Health District (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Published
- 2024-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.913
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.17
Funders
- University of Wollongong
- NSW Health