NIEER: Nation Institute for Early Education Research

 The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) conducts and communicates research to support high-quality, effective early childhood education for all young children. The Institute offers independent, research-based advice and technical assistance to policymakers, journalists, researchers, and educators

 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: PATHWAYS TO  BETTER HEALTH

This study provided information how early childhood education programs can contribute towards better health both short and long term. Children who attend high quality preschool programs learn to make cognitive and socio-emotional decisions that continue  well onto their adult life. They are likely to go to the doctor, get immunizations and receive dental care. Both the children and their parents learn about proper nutrition which can help with obesity or malnutrition especially children who live in poverty.

High quality preschool programs have been founded to influence health practices. These programs have been an effective tool towards providing better health education that continues in adulthood. The study explains that:

• To improve adult health begins by improving child health.
• Knowledgeable, educated, individuals are more likely to make better decisions on having a healthier lifestyle. (cognitive development)
• Early childhood programs have positive impacts on children's socio-emotional development, which includes mental health and behavior problems.

Resource
 http://nieer.org/