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Direct linkKubik, Martha Y.; Fulkerson, Jayne A.; Story, Mary; Rieland, Gayle – Journal of School Health, 2006
School-based body mass index (BMI) screening and parent notification programs have been recommended as a childhood overweight prevention strategy. However, there are little empirical data available to guide decision making about the acceptability and safety of programs. A pilot study was conducted using a quasiexperimental research design. In fall…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Parent Attitudes, Parents, Elementary School Students
Peer reviewedNeumark-Sztainer, Dianne; Story, Mary – Journal of School Health, 1997
Investigated overweight adolescents' attitudes toward the development of school-based weight control programs, examining their level of interest in participating and noting outcomes they desired. Interviews with 61 adolescents indicated they were interested provided the programs were enjoyable, informative, caring, and supportive; did not conflict…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Child Health, Comprehensive School Health Education, High School Students
