Child Care Centers in Illinois Set New Standards for Obesity Prevention

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Child care centers are increasingly becoming aware of how their policies can set young kids on a healthy path for years to come

The Illinois Joint Commission on Administrative Rules announced new standards for obesity prevention in licensed child care settings statewide in August 2014. The requirements establish updated nutrition standards for healthier eating, increases in recommended physical activity time, and limits on screen time. The new standards will affect many kids who spend time in child care centers, including Latino kids.

Read about the new standards here (page 127).