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Direct linkStanden, Erin C.; Furman, Celina R.; Mann, Traci – Teaching of Psychology, 2018
Although most psychology courses do not include the topic of eating, we believe it can be rewarding to teach because much of the conventional wisdom about eating is wrong. Teachers can use scientific evidence to clarify incorrect, but long-held, beliefs that many students have about eating, including the extent to which weight is under individual…
Descriptors: Psychology, Eating Habits, Self Control, Body Weight
Download full textMontana Office of Public Instruction, 2017
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is an epidemiologic surveillance system that was established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help monitor the prevalence of behaviors that not only influence youth health, but also put youth at risk for the most significant health and social problems that can occur during…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, High School Students, National Surveys, Risk
Yar, Talay – Advances in Physiology Education, 2008
Obesity is a global problem; however, relatively little attention is directed toward preparing and inspiring students of medicine and allied medical sciences to address this serious matter. Students are not routinely exposed to the assessment methods for obesity, its overall prevalence, causative factors, short- and long-term consequences, and its…
Descriptors: Medical Students, Obesity, Body Composition, Physical Activities
Bays, Claudia T.; Hoge, Carol A. – 1989
This manual is for use in a school-based program to help overweight students practice eating and exercise behaviors and develop strategies focusing on positive lifestyle choices. The resource guide and curriculum is arranged in three sections: (1) "Get Ready" explains how to use the book; (2) "Get Set" explains the goals for the program and…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Elementary Secondary Education
Walker, Karen – Education Partnerships, Inc., 2005
Currently, high school students account for 60% of food sold in cafeterias. School lunches should provide 33% of the students' energy intake, however, according to some research, it was found that it tends to only provide 19% because of the sale of "competitive" foods. Research by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that girls ages…
Descriptors: Food, Eating Habits, Dining Facilities, Obesity
Walker, Karen – Education Partnerships, Inc., 2005
In this world of receiving immediate gratification, being over scheduled, and having access to a myriad of technology, poor nutrition and lack of daily physical activity are two of the results. "Obesity is a silent epidemic," former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher stated in 2002 (Healthy schools summit weighs in on obesity). Due to the demands…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Physical Education, Physical Activities, Academic Achievement
