Policy Improves What Beverages Are Served to Young Children in Child Care
Authors:
et al, Ginny Gildengorin, Lorrene Ritchie, Patricia Crawford, Sushuma Sharma
Tags:
beverages, California, childhood nutrition
Journal:
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Year Published:
2015
Policy Summary
Through a CA statewide survey on beverages served to preschool children in 2008 and 2012, the researchers found a significant effect on healthier beverages served after enactment of state and federal beverage policy. This indicates support and continual promotion of policy and its implementation.