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Kruger, Laura B.; Roeder, Linda D.; Brubaker, Kenneth D., Jr. – Physical Educator, 2014
The purpose of this investigation was to examine the comprehensive data set of health of college students regarding cardiovascular risk factors, specifically body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), fasting lipid profile, and glucose and to compare results to similar studies. Results were also used to educate individual students regarding their…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Screening Tests, Health Promotion, Heart Disorders
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Hutchins, Mathew; Melancon, Jim; Sneed, Demarcus; Nunning, Jennifer – Physical Educator, 2015
Currently, heart disease and diabetes dominate society as the leading cause of death for Americans. In this study, we examined the effectiveness of a lifestyle enhancement program on factors related to the development of heart disease. The Wabash Valley Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a community-based lifestyle change program with…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Life Style, Heart Disorders, Prevention