Background Insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables in childhood increases the risk
of future non‐communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Testing the effects …

Background Despite the existence of effective interventions and best‐practice guideline
recommendations for childcare services to implement evidence‐based policies, practices …

There is little empirical understanding of how young children's screen engagement links to
their well‐being. Data from 19,957 telephone interviews with parents of 2‐to 5‐year‐olds …

The impact of screen‐based devices on children's health and development cannot be
properly understood without valid and reliable tools that measure screen time within the …

Self-management of a chronic illness involves not only monitoring symptoms, adhering to
medication regimens, and keeping medical appointments but also making and maintaining …

Objective Review peer-reviewed interventions designed to reduce obesity and improve
obesogenic behaviors, including physical activity, diet, and screen time, at child care …

Background: Childhood obesity in the United States is a critical public health issue. Although
multiple child and parental factors are associated with childhood obesity, few models …

Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings have a pivotal role in shaping
children's dietary food habits by providing the contextual environment within which they …

Background Effective broad-reach interventions to reduce childhood obesity are needed, but
there is currently little consensus on the most effective approach. Parental involvement in …

Background Effective strategies to improve dietary intake in young children are a priority to
reduce the high prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases in adulthood. This study …