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According to a report by the Journal of the American Medical Association, stricter nutrition standards have been identified as one of the most effective ways to lessen obesity in children, particularly those who obtain subsidized or free lunches in school.
The research demonstrated that states with stricter nutrition standards for children had lower obesity rates, especially for lower-income children who were dependent on school lunch programs. These findings provided stronger evidence that the provision of nutritious and healthier foods to children is associated with lower risks of obesity.
Through its research initiatives, the Food Research and Action Center affirms that federal nutrition programs play a crucial role in lessening obesity by enhancing dietary intake and minimizing food insecurity.
While recognizing that federal nutrition programs do not result in the current obesity crisis in America, the study shows that involvement in these programs play an important role in prevention of obesity. As recommended by Institute of Medicine, the implementation and participation in state nutrition programs is a prevention strategy for childhood obesity. This is particularly because such programs enhance dietary intake, which is essential in dealing with the existing obesity problem.
In light of these recommendations, California Assembly Bill (AB 290) is an example of a state nutrition program that would help in lessening the rates of obesity across the state. This legislation will be crucial in combating childhood obesity in California by necessitating that incoming childcare providers undergo child nutrition training as part of licensing process. Since obesity or overweight problem is a major health challenge for children in the state, California is in need of licensing laws that prioritize childhood nutrition training. Prioritizing nutrition training for providers of child care is not only a necessary but also reasonable mechanism of supporting good nutrition habits.
In essence, California Assembly Bill (AB 290) will help lessen childhood obesity rates throughout the state by requiring child care providers to obtain information about the significance of healthy meals and snacks, suitable...
Therefore, I support the legislation because it will help to improve the quality of care for children, which is the main reason for the support it has received from early care and education stakeholders.
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Patch, July 5, 2013, http://watsonville.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/alejos-childhood-obesity-bill-heads-for-assembly-committee
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Bibliography:
Bourne, Jacob. "Alejo's Childhood Obesity Bill Heads for Assembly Committee." Watsonville
Patch, July 5, 2013, http://watsonville.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/alejos-childhood-obesity-bill-heads-for-assembly-committee
Food Research and Action Center. "Role of the Federal Nutrition Programs in Combating
Overweight and Obesity." Food Research and Action Center, July 5, 2013, http://frac.org/initiatives/hunger-and-obesity/what-is-the-role-of-the-federal-nutrition-programs-in-combating-overweight-and-obesity/
Times, July 5, 2013, http://articles.latimes.com/2011/nov/10/local/la-me-childhood-obesity-20111110
Study." American Public Media, July 5, 2013, http://www.marketplace.org/topics/life/stricter-school-lunch-nutrition-standards-reduce-childhood-obesity-study
David Weinberg, "Stricter School Lunch Nutrition Standards Reduce Childhood Obesity: Study," American Public Media. last modified April 10, 2013. http://www.marketplace.org/topics/life/stricter-school-lunch-nutrition-standards-reduce-childhood-obesity-study
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Jacob Bourne, "Alejo's Childhood Obesity Bill Heads for Assembly Committee," Watsonville Patch. Last modified March 7, 2013, http://watsonville.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/alejos-childhood-obesity-bill-heads-for-assembly-committee
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