Parents' Perceptions of Childhood Obesity and the Role of Schools.

Price, James H.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ443777

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Parents' Perceptions of Childhood Obesity and the Role of Schools.

Price, James H.; And Others

Journal of Health Education, v23 n1 p32-38 Feb 1992

Discusses a survey of 498 parents from 2 midwest cities. Responses to questionnaires indicated that parents considered normal weight very important to children's health. Most felt it was not the schools' job to treat obesity. Many supported physical education classes teaching lifelong fitness or food and weight control. (SM)

Descriptors: Child Health, Eating Habits, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education, Life Style, Nutrition, Obesity, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Physical Fitness, School Role, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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