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Geographic Disparity in Funding for School Nutrition Environments: Evidence from Mississippi Schools
Direct linkChang, Yunhee; Carithers, Teresa; Leeke, Shannon; Chin, Felicia – Journal of School Health, 2016
Background: Despite the federal initiatives on equitable provision of school nutrition programs, geographic disparity in childhood obesity persists. It may be partly because built-in school nutrition environments rely on each school's efficient use of existing operational funds or its ability to obtain expanded financial support. This study…
Descriptors: Geographic Distribution, Nutrition, Obesity, Financial Support
Peer reviewedBross, Michael H.; Spellicy, Martin J. – Journal of School Health, 1994
Describes a community-based safety belt promotional program held at 10 public high schools. Safety belt assemblies, which created vivid crash images, were conducted using police officers, ambulance personnel, people with paraplegia, and athletes. Incentives were awarded to buckled students over 10 weeks. The program resulted in increased safety…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Health Behavior, Health Promotion, High School Students
