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Moyers, Pamela; Bugle, Linda; Jackson, Elaine – Journal of School Nursing, 2005
Obesity is epidemic in the nation's school-age population with African American and Hispanic children and adolescents specifically at risk. School nurses at elementary and middle public schools in the Missouri 8th Congressional District were surveyed regarding their perceptions of childhood obesity. School nurses supported preventive interventions…
Descriptors: Obesity, School Nurses, Child Health, Body Composition
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Taubert, Kathryn A.; And Others – Journal of Health Education, 1996
Certain risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be modified in childhood. The paper discusses high blood cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, and high blood pressure, noting that risk factor education and modification can occur at home, school, or the doctor's office. (Author/SM)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Comprehensive School Health Education
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Nicklas, Theresa; And Others – Journal of Health Education, 1995
Presents findings from the Bogalusa Heart Study that describe the early natural history of coronary artery disease and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, noting the benefits of early, regular, comprehensive school health education. A discussion of cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, smoking, oral contraception, drinking, and diet…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Cardiovascular System, Children
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O'Dea, Jennifer A. – Health Education, 2005
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review current programmes and major issues surrounding preventive interventions for body image and obesity in schools. Design/methodology/approach: A literature review was carried out by analysing papers cited in major literature databases from the last 50 years. This review describes and summarises…
Descriptors: Obesity, Comprehensive School Health Education, Health Promotion, Self Esteem
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Thomas, Katherine Thomas – Quest, 2004
The public health burden of obesity, overweight, and physical inactivity suggests schools be actively involved in prevention and treatment. Schools were challenged to take action by the Surgeon General in 2001. Few resources have been allocated to support the schools and in the presence of budget and high stakes testing pressure, resources are…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Public Health
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