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Food-Related Beliefs, Eating Behavior, and Classroom Food Practices of Middle School Teachers.
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Kubik, Martha Y.; Lytle, Leslie A.; Hannan, Peter J.; Story, Mary; Perry, Cheryl L. – Journal of School Health, 2002
Surveyed middle school teachers regarding their classroom food and eating behaviors. Using food (particularly candy) as student incentives was common. Most foods used did not support development of healthy eating habits. Many teachers did not role model healthy eating at school. Prevalent use of vending machines was reported. Correlates of…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Eating Habits, Middle School Teachers, Middle Schools
Parent Involvement with Children's Health Promotion: A One-Year Follow-up of the Minnesota Home Team.
Perry, Cheryl L.; And Others – Health Education Quarterly, 1989
Long-term outcomes of a school-based program (2,250 third-graders in 31 schools) were compared with an equivalent home-based program (1,000 families) involving parents. Students in the home-based program reported more behavior change in the reduction of fat and increase of carbohydrates in their diet. (SK)
Descriptors: Dietetics, Eating Habits, Elementary Education, Grade 3
Promoting Healthy Dietary Behaviors.
Perry, Cheryl L.; Story, Mary; Lytle, Leslie A. – 1997
This chapter reviews the research on promoting healthy dietary behaviors in all youth, not just those who exhibit problems such as obesity or eating disorders. The first section of this chapter presents a rationale for addressing healthy dietary behavior with children and adolescents, on the basis of the impact of these behaviors on short- and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Child Welfare, Children