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Direct linkJones, Marla M.; Carnes, Michael C.; Adams, Thomas; Bryant, Lance G.; Church, Brian; Stillwell, Jimmy L. – Journal of School Health, 2018
BACKGROUND: Obesity in children and adolescents has become one of the most critical public health problems in the United States. Schools may play an important role in raising awareness and possibly slowing the obesity epidemic. METHODS: The purpose of this study was to gather information on parents' perception and use of body mass index (BMI)…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Physical Education Teachers, Obesity, Consciousness Raising
Gance-Cleveland, Bonnie; Bushmiaer, Margo – Journal of School Nursing, 2005
National surveys that have tracked weight and physical activity in the United States for more than 40 years have shown a continuing increase in the number of overweight children and adolescents. Overweight children and adolescents are showing an increase in diseases related to overweight: Type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Physical Activity Level, School Nurses
