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Kennedy, Tay; Thomas, David G.; Woltamo, Tesfaye; Abebe, Yewelsew; Hubbs-Tait, Laura; Sykova, Vladimira; Stoecker, Barbara J.; Hambidge, K. Michael – Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2008
Speed of information processing and recognition memory can be assessed in infants using a visual information processing (VIP) paradigm. In a sample of 100 infants 6-8 months of age from Southern Ethiopia, we assessed relations between growth and VIP. The 69 infants who completed the VIP protocol had a mean weight z score of -1.12 plus or minus…
Descriptors: Infants, Recognition (Psychology), Foreign Countries, Cognitive Processes
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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
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Kiarie, Mary W. – International Journal of Special Education, 2006
Research pertaining to issues on educational services for individuals with disabilities in developing countries is scarce. The purpose of this article is two-fold: first, to contribute to the already existing literature, and, secondly, and perhaps more importantly, to provide a foundation for prospective readers to better understand literature…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries, Access to Education, Special Needs Students
Hennart, Philippe; And Others – Children in the Tropics, 1984
This report describes an approach for the evaluation of nutritional status implemented by the CEMUBAC medical mission to Zaire. Introductory remarks provide a brief, general discussion of the evaluation of individual, familial, and community nutritional status, as well as the evaluation of nutritional status and priorities. Section I focuses on…
Descriptors: Body Height, Body Weight, Children, Environmental Influences