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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle E. HEALTH CARE COUNCILS AND RESOURCE CENTERS |
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Chapter 116. EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH AND NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL |
Sec. 116.007. COUNCIL POWERS AND DUTIES
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(a) The council shall review current research to assess:
(1) the health of children under the age of six in this state compared to the health of similar children in other states;
(2) the significance of nutrition and physical activity in the development of children under the age of six; and
(3) the existence of nutrition and physical activity requirements and practices in early childhood care settings.
(b) The council shall review the status of the programs administered by each agency represented on the council that promote healthy nutrition and physical activity in early childhood care settings.
(c) The council shall identify existing state and federal funding sources available for the promotion of health and nutrition in early childhood care settings.
(d) The council shall consult with key stakeholders to identify:
(1) barriers to improving nutrition and physical activity standards in early childhood care settings; and
(2) evidence-based best practices for improving early childhood health through nutrition and physical activity.
(e) The Department of Agriculture for the council may contract with a university to study and report on best practices and obstacles for addressing early childhood health through nutrition and physical activity.