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Otto, Debra E.; Wang, Xiaohui; Tijerina, Sandra L.; Reyna, Maria Elena; Farooqi, Mohammad I.; Shelton, Margarette L. – Journal of School Nursing, 2010
The purpose of this retrospective quantitative study was to examine the relationships among acanthosis nigricans (AN), body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), school grade, and gender in children attending elementary school located in South West Texas. Data were collected by attending school district nurses. Researchers reviewed 7,026…
Descriptors: Body Composition, School Nurses, Academic Achievement, Screening Tests
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Racine, Elizabeth F.; DeBate, Rita D.; Gabriel, Kelley P.; High, Robin R. – Journal of School Health, 2011
Background: Media use is associated with an increased risk of chronic disease and reduced quality of life among children. This study examined the relationship between media use during discretionary hours after school and psychological and physical assets among preadolescent girls. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from a…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Age, Physical Activities, Females