Title

CONFRONT OBESITY: CLASSROOM-BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BREAKS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

Author

Leah DeLew, Illinois State UniversityFollow

Publication Date

4-5-2019

Document Type

Poster

Degree Type

Graduate

Department

Psychology

Mentor

Adena Meyers

Mentor Department

Psychology

Abstract

Is there an achievement gap in obesity? In 2014, the CDC reported a disproportionately high obesity rate (14.5%) among preschool aged children from low-income families in the United States. We will present the results of a needs assessment regarding a Head Start location's initiative to increase the physical activity of preschool-aged children. Practitioners will learn about a simple, evidence-based practice to confront obesity in schools: classroom-based physical activity breaks.

Recommended Citation

DeLew, Leah, "CONFRONT OBESITY: CLASSROOM-BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BREAKS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN" (2019). University Research Symposium. 261.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/rsp_urs/261