Culture of Wellness in Preschools: Nutrition Education and Physical Activity (COWP NE/PA)

Preschool nutrition education and physical activity curriculum with 15 lessons, family letters, and PSE change support for Head Start and childcare centers.

Culture of Wellness in Preschools: Nutrition Education and Physical Activity (COWP NE/PA) is a direct education and PSE change intervention designed to increase fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity levels in children and their parents, as well as to reduce their risk of obesity and chronic disease. In addition to providing nutrition education and physical activity in the classrooms, COWP works with Head Start Agencies and other preschool centers to identify and change school PSEs around nutrition and physical activity by working with preschool wellness teams to impact the health of the students and their families. COWP is also designed to improve the likelihood that persons eligible for SNAP will make healthy food choices within a limited budget and choose physically active lifestyles consistent with current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the USDA food guidance.

Evidence: Research-tested; plate waste and SOPLAY showed increased produce intake and 20% MVPA increase

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