As an educator, I have learned that people do better when they know better. We must approach childhood obesity by educating parents, teachers and children. Parents must be informed on the importance of nutrition and exercise for children. The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests that parents, teachers and caregivers are the gatekeepers to good nutrition who can have a lasting and effective impact on health and nutrition for future adults. The research project Obesity Prevention Program in child care centers used several interventions. First was a policy change based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The subsequent changes were: 1) serving water and promoting water as a drink of choice during the day, 2) all milk served is 1 percent or less milk fat, 3) juice only once a week, 4) snacks and meals incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables daily, 5) physical activities encouraged for 60 minutes or more, and 6) limit TV, videos, and computer time to 30 minutes per day.