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Direct linkMurphey, David; Mackintosh, Bonnie; McCoy-Roth, Marci – Child Trends, 2011
The importance of good nutrition and exercise is well known, and parents have long worried about their children's diets and envied their high energy levels. Like so many life style habits, patterns of nutrition and exercise behaviors are typically established in early childhood. Poor diet and lack of exercise contribute to obesity, which has been…
Descriptors: Obesity, Exercise, Heart Disorders, Economically Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedSimpson, Cynthia G.; Gray, Jon P.; Waldrep, Staci; Gaus, Mark D. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2009
Children in the United States are less active and more overweight today than at any time in history, and there has been a dramatic increase in obesity. Obesity can lead to physical and psychological health issues. Many adults recognize the health issues that can stem from childhood obesity, but may not be aware of the clear implication of the…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Physical Fitness, Children
Hopper, Chris A.; Munoz, Kathy D.; Gruber, Mary B.; Nguyen, Kim P. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2005
This study examined the efficacy of a school-based exercise and nutrition program with a parent component. Third-grade children (N = 238) from six elementary schools participated in the study, with three schools randomly assigned to a program group and the other three schools to a control group. The program group received a health-related fitness…
Descriptors: Pretests Posttests, Eating Habits, Nutrition Instruction, Parent Participation
