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Direct linkKubik, Martha Young; Story, Mary; Rieland, Gayle – Health Education & Behavior, 2007
School-based body mass index (BMI) screening and parent notification programs have been advanced as an obesity prevention strategy. However, little is known about how to develop and implement programs. This qualitative study explored the opinions and beliefs of parents of elementary school students concerning school-based BMI screening programs,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Information Needs, Obesity, Body Composition
Kubik, Martha Y.; Fulkerson, Jayne A.; Story, Mary; Rieland, Gayle – Journal of School Health, 2006
School-based body mass index (BMI) screening and parent notification programs have been recommended as a childhood overweight prevention strategy. However, there are little empirical data available to guide decision making about the acceptability and safety of programs. A pilot study was conducted using a quasiexperimental research design. In fall…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Parent Attitudes, Parents, Elementary School Students
