Evidence Mapping: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Practice Elements in Early Childhood Education and Care
This study provides insights into the evidence underpinning practice elements included in ECEC-based guidelines, identifies evidence-based practice elements not included in existing guidelines and highlights opportunities where evidence can be strengthened. SO WHAT?: The evidence underpinning guideline recommendations is variable or non-existent. Evaluation around the implementation of guidelines within funded programs is needed.
Authors
- Heidi Turon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6386-3394)
- Sze Lin Yoong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0836-017X)
- Luke Giles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6849-9325)
- Alice Chen Grady
- Ana Renda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4319-2447)
- Melanie Lum
- Nicole Pearson
- Luke Wolfenden
Institutions
- Deakin University (AU)
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (AU)
- Sydney Local Health District (AU)
- Hunter New England Local Health District (AU)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Published
- 2026-03-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70170
- Primary Topic
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00