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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Wellness Guidelines for Early Childhood
Measurement Period: 2017
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The target is met if the state develops wellness guidelines for early childhood.
Why is this important?
Approximately 28% of 4-5 year old children entering Kindergarten in Hawaii are already overweight or obese, suggesting a strong need for early childhood intervention for effective obesity prevention. The CDC and Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommend a nutrition standards policy consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for all foods provided during the school day. In addition, providing standards-based physical education in school settings is a strongly recommended CDC Community Guide strategy. Developing Early Childhood Wellness Guidelines that are based on national recommendations is an important first step in building a healthier generation that receives appropriate nutrition and adequate physical activity.
State: Hawaii
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Source:
Hawaii State Department of Human Services
Measurement period: 2017
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: April 2018
Measurement period: 2017
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: April 2018
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Data Source
- Hawaii State Department of Human Services
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Children's Health, Children