Reflection on ECE SIG research at ISBNPA’s 23rd Annual Meeting in Omaha

The 2024 ISBNPA conference co-organized by the Center for Nutrition and Health Impact and ISBNPA was an incredible experience. As a recent PhD graduate, I was looking forward to networking with other researchers and ISBNPA provided me with an opportunity to not just make new connections but also learn about some meaningful research work ongoing in the field of behavioral nutrition and physical activity. One of the throughlines for ECE-related research was the emphasis on the need for parents and ECE providers to work in partnerships for establishing optimal child health behaviors. Moreover, researchers discussed logistical challenges and different ways to implement effective recruitment and implementation strategies, a much-needed conversation and knowledge exchange. A huge shoutout to the NESI team for making extra efforts to make students’ and ECRs’ experience worthwhile by organizing social networking activities, walks around Omaha, and other events. Overall, this was another successful year for ISBNPA and I am thrilled to attend the next one.

Divya Patel University of Oklahoma

Call for Best Paper Nominations

The Early Care and Education Special Interest Group are seeking nominations for the Best Paper in fields related to our research remit.

To be eligible the paper must be published or accepted between May 2023 and May 2024.

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Recent Publications

Monsur, Muntazar, et al. "Effects of Childcare Hands-On Gardening on Preschoolers’(3–5 Years) Physical Activity in Semi-Arid Climate Zone." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 21.5 (2024): 548. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21050548
Parker, Hannah, et al. "The Day-Level Association Between Child Care Attendance and 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Preschool-Aged Children." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 1 (2024): 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-0656
Bourke, Matthew, et al. "Effect of capacity building interventions on classroom teacher and early childhood educator perceived capabilities, knowledge, and attitudes relating to physical activity and fundamental movement skills: a systematic review and meta-analysis." BMC Public Health 24.1 (2024): 1409. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18907-x
Tonge, Karen L., Myrto Mavilidi, and Rachel A. Jones. "An updated systematic review of correlates of children's physical activity and sedentary time in early childhood education services." Child: Care, Health and Development 50.3 (2024): e13265. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.13265
Searle, Bonnie, et al. "A Missed Opportunity? Meal Provision in Early Childhood Education and Care Services in the Context of Socioeconomic Disadvantage." Maternal and Child Health Journal 28.2 (2024): 362-371. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-023-03849-4
Fjæra, Kristin E., et al. "The effect of the association between food budget and food quality on adherence to national guidelines in kindergartens, and the impact of budget limit on the food quality." Food & Nutrition Research 68 (2024). https://doi.org/10.29219/fnr.v68.9524