The Challenge: Despite the widespread use of child care and an all-time high prevalence of obesity among preschool children, regulations that can promote healthy eating and physical activity in licensed child-care facilities are limited and vary widely among and within U.S. states.

Make an impact: Childcare settings provide numerous opportunities to promote a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

What the findings are about: This research synthesis reviews studies identifying opportunities to promote a healthy diet and regular physical activity among preschool children. It also examines outcomes of research interventions designed to prevent obesity in child-care settings.