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Occupation-Based Developmentally Supportive Care for Infants with Congenital Heart Disease in the Hospital Environment: A Review and Recommendations for Practice
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Kelso Damond, Grace – Infants and Young Children, 2022
Congenital heart disease (CHD), the result of structural changes to the heart present at birth, is the most common congenital birth condition. As survival rates for infants with complex CHD have increased in recent years, risk for neurodevelopmental challenges has also increased. Early referral to developmentally supportive care is recommended as…
Descriptors: Heart Disorders, Pediatrics, Referral, Hospitals
Audit of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among Supported Adults with Intellectual Disability Attending an Ageing Clinic
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Wallace, Robyn A.; Schluter, Philip – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: Little is known about the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor profile for older adults with intellectual disability (ID). As many CVD risk factors are treatable by lifestyle changes, confirmation of the risk factor profile for older adults with ID could substantially impact upon preventive health practices for this group. Method:…
Descriptors: Obesity, Health Promotion, Mental Retardation, Hypertension
Soy Protein and Coronary Heart Disease: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of College Students
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Herring, Theresa A.; Bakhiet, Raga M. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2007
This study assessed how knowledge of soy protein and its relationship to heart disease influences the attitudes and practices of college students. Results showed that family members, schools, and newspapers were the primary sources of students' nutritional information. One fourth of the participating students answered at least four nutrition…
Descriptors: Diseases, College Students, Nutrition, Heart Disorders
An Evaluation of Inner-City Youth Garden Program Participants' Dietary Behavior and Garden and Nutrition Knowledge
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Beckman, Lauren Lautenschlager; Smith, Chery – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2008
Unhealthful eating patterns established early in life tend to be maintained into adulthood, and as a result, chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and obesity may develop. These nutrition-related problems could be reduced through dietary changes; and to facilitate these changes, nutrition education for youth that is delivered…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Obesity, Heart Disorders, Nutrition
Chronic Disease Risk Reduction with a Community-Based Lifestyle Change Programme
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Merrill, Ray M; Aldana, Steven G; Greenlaw, Roger L; Salberg, Audrey; Englert, Heike – Health Education Journal, 2008
Objective To assess whether reduced health risks resulting from the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) persist through 18 months. Methods: The CHIP is a four-week health education course designed to help individuals reduce cardiovascular risk by improving nutrition and physical activity behaviors. Analyses were based on 211 CHIP enrollees,…
Descriptors: Health Education, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Chronic Illness
Crisis in Youth Fitness and Wellness.
Vogel, Paul R. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1991
Current studies suggest that children today are less physically fit, are more obese, and have less healthy cardiovascular systems than their peers of 10 years ago. Obesity affects more than fitness; it is a major health problem. Physical education specialists, teachers, administrators, parents, and business leaders can cooperate to change this…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education