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School-Based Weight Management Services: Perceptions and Practices of School Nurses and Administrators. Applied Research Brief.

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Stang, James S.; And Others – American Journal of Health Promotion, 1997

This study assessed Minnesota school nurses' and administrators' perceptions of obesity, the school's role in providing weight management curricula and services, and current practices. Statewide surveys indicated that most administrators and nurses believe that obesity affects children's physical, social, and emotional health, and that schools…

Descriptors: Administrator Role, Child Health, Comprehensive School Health Education, Elementary School Students