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Price, James H.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1985
This study examined the validity and reliability of a short obesity knowledge scale. A 12-item test was developed covering etiology of obesity, diseases related to obesity, weight loss techniques, and general information on obesity. Four test formats were compared, revealing that the scale needs further validation. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Dietetics, Health Education, Higher Education, Norm Referenced Tests