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Healthy Kids Program: Promoting Healthy Habits in Early Childhood Care

This act aims to improve the health of children aged birth to 5 by supporting healthy eating and physical activity in early care and education settings. It provides grants for training caregivers and implementing programs that promote healthy habits, potentially impacting the daily lives of children and their families.
Key points
Financial support for organizations and institutions focused on child health to create programs promoting healthy eating and physical activity in early care and education settings for children up to age 5.
Training for early care and education staff on healthy eating, physical activity, and addressing food insecurity among children.
Support for states in integrating the promotion of healthy habits into existing child care programs.
Monitoring progress and evaluating the effectiveness of programs in preventing obesity and improving food security in young children.
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Additional Information
Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021
Print number: HR 5247
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2021-09-14