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A Modified Obesity Proneness Model Predicts Adolescent Weight Concerns and Inability to Self-Regulate Eating
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Nickelson, Jen; Bryant, Carol A.; McDermott, Robert J.; Buhi, Eric R.; DeBate, Rita D. – Journal of School Health, 2012
Background: The prevalence of obesity among high school students has risen in recent decades. Many high school students report trying to lose weight and some engage in disordered eating to do so. The obesity proneness model suggests that parents may influence their offspring's development of disordered eating. This study examined the viability of…
Descriptors: Obesity, Incidence, High School Students, Eating Disorders
Relationship between Frequency and Intensity of Physical Activity and Health Behaviors of Adolescents
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Delisle, Tony T.; Werch, Chudley E.; Wong, Alvin H.; Bian, Hui; Weiler, Robert – Journal of School Health, 2010
Background: While studies have determined the importance of physical activity in advancing health outcomes, relatively few have explored the relationship between exercise and various health behaviors of adolescents. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between frequency and intensity of physical activity and both health risk…
Descriptors: Stress Management, Physical Activities, Marijuana, Physical Activity Level
Parent Reactions to a School-Based Body Mass Index Screening Program
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Johnson, Suzanne Bennett; Pilkington, Lorri L.; Lamp, Camilla; He, Jianghua; Deeb, Larry C. – Journal of School Health, 2009
Background: This study assessed parent reactions to school-based body mass index (BMI) screening. Methods: After a K-8 BMI screening program, parents were sent a letter detailing their child's BMI results. Approximately 50 parents were randomly selected for interview from each of 4 child weight-classification groups (overweight, at risk of…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Exercise, Screening Tests
Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors of Middle School Youth: The Youth Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey
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Zapata, Lauren B.; Bryant, Carol A.; McDermott, Robert J.; Hefelfinger, Jennie A. – Journal of School Health, 2008
Background: Obesity has become a national epidemic among youth. Declining physical activity and poor nutrition contribute to this epidemic. The purpose of this study was to obtain data on middle school students' physical activity and nutrition knowledge and practices. Methods: The Youth Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey was developed and…
Descriptors: African American Children, Physical Education, Obesity, Middle School Students
Using Focus Group Interviews to Understand School Meal Choices.
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James, Delores C. S.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1996
Focus groups were used to examine ninth graders' participation in school nutrition programs, their opinions about the programs, and suggestions for improvements. Students expressed intense dislike and distrust of school meals. Suggestions for improvement included improving food's taste and appearance, serving a wider variety and more fresh fruits…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Food, Grade 9, High School Freshmen
Using Focus Groups to Develop a Nutrition Education Video for High School Students.
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James, Delores C. S.; Rienzo, Barbara A.; Frazee, Carol – Journal of School Health, 1997
Study used focus group interviews with ninth graders to help develop a nutrition education video and teacher's guide for Florida high schools. Students believed a video would be successful, expressed interest in 10 nutrition topics, recommended using teen actors with varying body types, and suggested no more than three or four topics per video.…
Descriptors: Comprehensive School Health Education, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Focus Groups