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Direct linkCate A. Egan; Christopher B. Mercia; Laura Bond; Chantal A. Vella; David R. Paul – Journal of School Health, 2024
Background: Internationally 18% of youth are obese. Fitness testing can be used to establish fitness surveillance, which can inform policy and targeted interventions aimed at addressing obesity. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and low fitness in Idaho school-aged youth through a pilot study.…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Health Related Fitness, Obesity, Tests
Egan, Cate A.; Merica, Christopher B.; Paul, David R.; Bond, Laura; Rose, Seth; Martin, Andrew; Vella, Chantal – Health Education Journal, 2023
Objectives: In the USA, 18% of school-aged young people are classified as obese, and rural populations appear to be particularly at risk. Achieving high levels of fitness reduces the risk of obesity and underlying health conditions. To better understand youth obesity trends and fitness levels, annual fitness testing ([FT], that is, surveillance)…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Health Behavior, Teacher Attitudes, Distance Education
Paul, David R.; Scruggs, Philip W.; Goc Karp, Grace; Ransdell, Lynda B.; Robinson, Clay; Lester, Michael J.; Gao, Yong; Petranek, Laura J.; Brown, Helen; Shimon, Jane M. – Journal of School Health, 2014
Background: Several states have implemented childhood obesity surveillance programs supported by legislation. Representatives from Idaho wished to develop a model for childhood obesity surveillance without the support of state legislation, and subsequently report predictors of overweight and obesity in the state. Methods: A coalition comprised of…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Test Construction, Obesity, Body Weight
