Influence of the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide on the Food Environment in Childcare and Early Learning Centres
| العنوان: | Influence of the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide on the Food Environment in Childcare and Early Learning Centres |
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| المؤلفون: | Imene Hank, Melissa D. Rossiter, Sarah Finch |
| المصدر: | Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. |
| بيانات النشر: | Dietitians of Canada, 2023. |
| سنة النشر: | 2023 |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Nutrition and Dietetics, Medicine (miscellaneous), General Medicine |
| الوصف: | Purpose: This study investigated the potential influence of the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) on the eating environment and food provided in early learning and childcare centres across Canada. Methods: Directors of childcare centres were invited to complete an online survey about their awareness and adoption of the 2019 CFG and submit their menus for analysis. Results: Twenty-five directors completed the survey, and eighteen cycle menus were analyzed. Frequency and the types of foods offered in childcare centres were assessed. Ninety-two percent reported being aware of the changes in the food guide. Many challenges including the lack of support and resources, cost of food, and food reluctance could affect their ability to apply the changes, especially the incorporation of plant-based protein and the uncertainty around the amount of dairy products to provide. Menu analysis indicated frequency of offering items from the various food groups. Vegetables were mostly offered during lunchtime with an average offering rate of 4.83 ± 0.24 times per week. Conclusion: Representatives of early learning and childcare centres identified having difficulties in interpreting and applying the changes in the 2019 CFG. Dietitians have the knowledge and skills required to support childcare centres through training opportunities, workshops, toolkits, and advocacy. |
| تدمد: | 2292-9592 1486-3847 |
| DOI: | 10.3148/cjdpr-2022-035 |
| URL الوصول: | https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::efa7e1ee2ad57b50c4010a1b07a812bc https://doi.org/10.3148/cjdpr-2022-035 |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsair.doi...........efa7e1ee2ad57b50c4010a1b07a812bc |
| قاعدة البيانات: | OpenAIRE |
| تدمد: | 22929592 14863847 |
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| DOI: | 10.3148/cjdpr-2022-035 |