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Ireland, Alana; Russell-Mayhew, Shelly; Wulff, Dan; Strong, Tom – International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE), 2023
Many researchers have explored the impact or effectiveness of eating disorder (ED) and obesity (OB) prevention in schools. Few, however, have investigated integrated prevention, and despite recommendations to shift the individual focus of prevention to environmental or systemic change, even fewer researchers have considered the broader situation.…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Foreign Countries, Educational Practices, Educational Policy
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Taniya S. Nagpal; Joyla A. Furlano; Kristen C. Reilly; Shazya Karmali; Harry Prapavessis; Michelle F. Mottola; Shauna M. Burke; Leigh M. Vanderloo – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: This cross-sectional study examined students' perspectives on the ramifications of obesity being recognized as a chronic disease in Canada. Participants: Undergraduate and graduate students (n = 150) in health-related programs at a major Canadian university. Methods: An online survey featured open-ended questions to capture student…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, Obesity, Chronic Illness
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Wilson, Penny – BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education, 2021
School nutrition programs are integral to academic success. To support the whole child, teachers must appreciate what role nutrition plays in academic success. Studies of food insecurity reveal there are degrees of severity. Although the key determinate of food security is poverty, employment is not necessarily a shield. One can eat and still be…
Descriptors: Food, Hunger, Security (Psychology), Diabetes
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Pabayo, Roman; Benny, Claire; Veugelers, Paul J.; Senthilselvan, Ambikaipakan; Leatherdale, Scott T. – Health Education & Behavior, 2022
Previous research indicates that the disproportionate distribution of income within society is associated with aggression and violence. Although research has been conducted identifying the relationship between income inequality and bullying victimization and perpetration, little is known about possible mediators. We investigated the association…
Descriptors: Bullying, Victims, Secondary School Students, Smoking