Early Childhood Obesity Prevention in Rural West Virginia Extension’s Role and Lessons Learned

Early Childhood Obesity Prevention in Rural West Virginia Extension’s Role and Lessons Learned

The Cooperative Extension system is uniquely positioned to lead rural community efforts to prevent obesity in early childhood.  This article explores best practices in promoting healthy weights among young children and shares examples and resources relevant to Extension programming.  The West Virgi...

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Main Authors: Emily Murphy, Elaine Bowen, Nancy O'Hara-Tompkins, Gwen Crum, Hannah Fincham, Mary Eleanor Burkhart-Polk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mississippi State University 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Subjects:
early care and education, childhood obesity prevention, Extension model, healthy lifestyle, community engagement, parent engagement, IMIL, Go NAP SACC
Online Access:https://www.jhseonline.com/article/view/1005

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