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Mediterranean Diet: Examining Barriers to Adherence

By Health and Well-Being

The Mediterranean diet has long been recognized as a positive dietary pattern for supporting overall health. The Mediterranean diet includes following a dietary pattern that is based in fruits, vegetables and whole grains; incorporates healthy fats such as olive oil; focuses on small amounts of protein with a focus on seafood; includes moderate intake of wine; and limits processed foods, sweets and red meat.

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A preschool teacher sitting on the floor with a group of multi-ethnic children in a circle. They are watching her as she holds up a card. A little girl, a special needs child with down syndrome, is standing beside her handing a card to another child.

Shared Understanding: Developing a Program-Wide Philosophy of Inclusion

By Community Engagement

Programs serving children ages birth through twelfth grade may want to become more inclusive to support the diverse needs of students and families in their care. Developing a program-wide philosophy of inclusion is an essential step to making a school-related program more inclusive; a shared inclusive philosophy is an indicator of a high-quality program (Cate et al., 2010).

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