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