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Direct linkVitale, Nicole; Coccia, Catherine – Journal of School Health, 2023
Background: Poor dietary habits in childhood can lead to obesity and chronic diseases later in life. Increasing children's nutrition knowledge and liking of fruits and vegetables are key factors in improving diet quality. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of a nutrition program on knowledge, liking and intake of fruits and…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Obesity, Diseases, Nutrition Instruction
Mank, Isabel; De Neve, Jan-Walter; Mauti, Joy; Gyengani, Guillaume A.; Somé, Paul-André; Shinde, Sachin; Fawzi, Wafaie; Bärnighausen, Till; Vandormael, Alain – Journal of School Health, 2022
Background: The school presents an ideal environment to positively impact the long-term health and nutrition outcomes of early adolescents, who are at risk of obesity and anemia. Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, we described differences in weight and anemia by sociodemographic, diet and physical activity indicators among 1059 students aged…
Descriptors: Obesity, Early Adolescents, Junior High School Students, Diseases
Prelip, Michael; Slusser, Wendelin; Thai, Chan L.; Kinsler, Janni; Erausquin, Jennifer T. – Journal of School Health, 2011
Background: Obesity among US children has increased in recent years. Although increased fruit and vegetable consumption has not been directly linked to obesity prevalence, it has been posited that more fruits and vegetables (FV) could reduce the consumption of high-fat, energy-dense foods and may protect against childhood illnesses including…
Descriptors: Obesity, Intervention, Student Attitudes, Nutrition
Li, Ji; Hooker, Neal H. – Journal of School Health, 2010
Background: The international prevalence of childhood obesity and obesity-related diseases has received increasing attention. Applying data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we explore relationships between childhood obesity and school type, National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) eligibility,…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Disease Control, Private Schools, Obesity
Rappaport, Elizabeth B.; Daskalakis, Constantine; Andrel, Jocelyn – Journal of School Health, 2011
Background: Limited data indicate that obese children are absent from school more than their normal-weight peers. We analyzed administrative data from a large urban school district to investigate the association of obesity and student sociodemographic characteristics with absenteeism. Methods: We analyzed 291,040 records, representing 165,056…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Neighborhoods, Disease Control, Obesity
Casazza, Krista; Ciccazzo, Michele – Journal of School Health, 2006
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that 16-33% of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight or obese, making this the number one nutritional disease of this group. The prevalence appears to be increasing annually, as are the associated consequences. Moreover, the CDC estimates that less than…
Descriptors: Intervention, Disease Control, Behavior Modification, Adolescents
