Abstract
Dissemination and implementation (D&I) science addresses the disconnect between evidence-based
research and practical application in community settings. Early childhood education
settings are ideal for the application of D&I research because of their widespread
use for implementing health promotion interventions. A D&I framework was applied to
the Culture of Wellness in Preschools program, a comprehensive early childhood obesity prevention program. The development
and application of the Culture of Wellness in Preschools D&I framework can lead to a more comprehensive approach to program evaluation and
quality improvement and can contribute more broadly to the body of evidence of nutrition-related
health promotion programs.
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Publication history
Published online: September 29, 2020
Accepted:
August 25,
2020
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure: The authors have not stated any conflicts of interest.
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