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Shelley, Karen; O'Hara, Lily; Gregg, Jane – Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education, 2010
With growing concern over the "obesity epidemic" in children, schools have become the front line of defence in the "war against obesity". However there is a growing body of evidence of unintended harm associated with school-based health education programs framed as "obesity prevention", including body dissatisfaction,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Obesity, Physical Activities, Student Attitudes
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Burnett, Jeanie – Childhood Education, 2006
According to many studies, childhood obesity is an epidemic. Studies of populations in the United States and Australia highlight the critical need for children to be physically active in order to maintain healthy weight. In this article, the author describes the efforts made by Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) in supporting…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Obesity, Children, Health Promotion
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Graham, Linda J. – Educational Philosophy and Theory, 2008
In his 2007 PESA keynote address, Paul Smeyers discussed the increasing regulation of child-rearing through government intervention and the generation of "experts", citing particular examples from Europe where cases of childhood obesity and parental neglect have stirred public opinion and political debate. In his paper…
Descriptors: Obesity, Intervention, Government Role, Foreign Countries
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Rickwood, Debra; White, Angela; Eckersley, Richard – Clinical Psychologist, 2007
This paper provides an overview of current trends in the mental health problems of Australia's youth and adolescents. It presents information derived from the most recent and comprehensive Australian surveys of youth mental health, and provides international comparisons and views from professional practice where relevant. An update of trends for…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Adolescents, Foreign Countries, Youth
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Collins, John K.; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1983
Measured video-image representations of body size for 68 females undergoing weight reduction counseling. All judged themselves significantly more obese than they actually were. After therapy, more realistic estimates of their physiques ensued. Dropouts saw themselves as significantly more obese than those who graduated from the program. (JAC)
Descriptors: Body Image, Dropout Characteristics, Females, Foreign Countries
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Kirk, David – Sport, Education and Society, 2006
The article builds on a number of recent critical reviews to argue that claims that we are experiencing an obesity crisis are almost entirely without foundation. The possibility is explored that this crisis is manufactured through a complex process of the social production of knowledge. The article marshals evidence to challenge the basis upon…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Critical Theory, Obesity, Physical Activity Level
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Tarren-Sweeney, Michael – Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2006
The paper reports epidemiological and phenomenological investigations of aberrant eating among 347 pre-adolescent children in court-ordered foster and kinship care, in New South Wales, Australia. A quarter of children displayed clinically significant aberrant eating problems, with no evidence of gender or age effects. Two distinct patterns were…
Descriptors: Preadolescents, Foster Care, Epidemiology, Family Relationship
Campbell, Linley; Musumeci, Josephine – Early Childhood Australia, 2005
Current research is revealing that physical activity can protect against a range of lifestyle diseases and illnesses. Consequently, early childhood practitioners and parents need to adopt guidelines and practices which encourage children of all ages to be physically active. In "Active children: Healthy Now and Later," authors Linley…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Young Children, Play, Physical Activities
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Dollman, Jim; Boshoff, Kobie; Dodd, Graham – European Physical Education Review, 2006
There is ongoing debate among educators and in the community about the status of school physical education (PE), particularly in relation to more vocationally-oriented learning areas. Against a backdrop of rising youth obesity, diminishing curriculum time for PE represents a serious public health issue. This study investigated the relationships…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Obesity, Academic Achievement, Public Health
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Beange, Helen – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1986
The medical evaluation of 165 mentally retarded Australian adults found an average of 2.6 health problems, well above the number in the general population. In order of frequency, conditions found included obesity, ocular impairment, serious dental problems, and aural disorders. Active health promotion with this group is recommended. (DB)
Descriptors: Dental Health, Foreign Countries, Health Conditions, Health Needs
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Tiggemann, Marika; Rothblum, Esther – Sex Roles, 1988
The attitudes of college students in Australia and the United States about body weight were investigated. The results indicate excessive and maladaptive concerns with weight, in general, and among women and American students in particular. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Body Image, College Students, Cultural Differences
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O'Dea, Jennifer A.; Wilson, Rachel – Health Education Research, 2006
A large national study of schoolchildren aged 6-18 years was conducted to assess nutritional and socio-cognitive factors associated with body mass index (BMI). A questionnaire was used to assess nutritional quality of breakfast, importance of physical activity and food variety score, among 4441 students from randomly selected schools in all states…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Locus of Control, Obesity, Body Composition
Elliott, Alison, Ed. – Early Childhood Australia, 2005
"Every Child" is Australia's premier early childhood publication, aimed at anyone involved in the care and education of children from birth to eight years--in particular child care professionals, teachers, child care students and the parents of young children. Published quarterly, it contains informative and entertaining articles on such…
Descriptors: Values Education, Obesity, Community Schools, Ethics
Elliott, Alison, Ed. – Early Childhood Australia, 2004
"Every Child" is Australia's premier early childhood publication, aimed at anyone involved in the care and education of children from birth to eight years--in particular child care professionals, teachers, child care students and the parents of young children. Published quarterly, it contains informative and entertaining articles on such…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, School Choice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Teachers
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