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February 28, 2016
In 2006, 5% of parents heard of and could recall NHPS' 5-2-1-Almost None campaign.In 2008, 19% of parents heard of and could recall NHPS' 5-2-1-Almost None campaign.
"There is a lot of work still to do," said Yvette Santiago, Director of Community and Government Affairs, Nemours Health & Prevention Services. "But it's clear that, when it comes to childhood obesity, our model of working collaboratively to reach into homes, schools, child care centers, and communities, is yielding results and being noticed at the national level."
Delaware child care policy has undergone significant change, leading the nation in regulations encouraging more physical activity and specifying limited consumption of foods high in fat, sugar, and sodium, in favor of more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low fat dairy for kids in day care.
In other findings reported in the article, schools that participated in a pilot program to ensure that students get 150 minutes of physical activity during the school day saw results in student fitness levels. Based on the Fitnessgram assessment, students in the pilot group were one-and-a-half times more likely to be physically fit than children in a control group. Nemours has worked with school districts to develop meaningful wellness policies and with the state Department of Education to implement the Fitnessgram.
"We have built important alliances in Delaware, between and among parents, schools, child care providers, policy makers, and the community of concerned citizens in the state. What we are doing in Delaware is a model for the nation and demonstrates what states can accomplish through a focused, multi-sector initiative," added Ms. Chang.
SOURCE Nemours