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Healthy Kids Program: Boosting Nutrition and Activity in Early Childhood Care.

This bill establishes a new grant program to combat childhood obesity and food insecurity among children aged 0 to 5 in early care and education settings. The funds will be used to train childcare providers, integrate healthy practices into existing programs, and connect families to essential nutrition support resources. This aims to improve the daily environment and health habits of young children.
Key points
Creates 5-year federal grants to train early care providers on healthy eating, physical activity, and addressing food insecurity.
Supports states in linking childcare programs directly to existing nutrition assistance resources for families.
Funds innovative approaches to promoting healthy habits, including collaboration between childcare and healthcare providers.
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Additional Information
Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2023
Print number: S 3171
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-10-31