The primary aim of this paper is to provide a rationale for the necessity of intervening with a
physical activity intervention in the preschool years and why the daycare environment is …

Background Effective interventions to prevent overweight and obesity in children are
urgently needed especially in inner-city neighbourhoods where prevalence of overweight …

Background Childhood obesity is the result of a long lasting imbalance between energy
intake and energy expenditure. A major contributing factor is physical inactivity which is …

The promotion of physical activity (PA) in young children requires effective interventions.
This article reviews the evidence on PA interventions in childcare by applying a socio …

The obesity epidemic is a global trend and is of particular concern in children. Recent
reports have highlighted the severity of obesity in children by suggesting:“today's generation …

The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing and there are a number of theoretical
reasons as to why intervention may be more effective in childhood. There are certain risk …

Background: Obesity and physical inactivity among children and young people are public
health concerns. While numerous interventions to promote physical activity are available …

The global childhood trend towards obesity and unhealthy lifestyles is a growing concern.
Childcare settings have been identified as the most influential factors for children's physical …

Background Qualitative research is a method in which new ideas and strategies can be
discovered. This qualitative study aimed to investigate parents' and teachers' opinions on …

Studies have shown preventive effects of an active lifestyle during childhood on later life;
therefore, health promotion has to start early. The programme “Join the Healthy Boat” …