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Smart Choices for Healthy Families: A Pilot Study for the Treatment of Childhood Obesity in Low-Income Families
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Pinard, Courtney A.; Hart, Michael H.; Hodgkins, Yvonne; Serrano, Elena L.; McFerren, Mary M.; Estabrooks, Paul A. – Health Education & Behavior, 2012
This pre-post study used a mixed-methods approach to examine the impact of a family-based weight management program among a low-income population. Smart Choices for Healthy Families was developed through an integrated research-practice partnership and piloted with 26 children and parents (50% boys; mean age = 10.5 years; 54% Black) who were…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Eating Habits, Obesity, Low Income Groups
Summer Migrant Students Learn Healthy Choices through Videography
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Kilanowski, Jill F.; Lin, Li – Journal of School Nursing, 2014
The purpose of this single-group pre- and posttest intervention pilot study was to teach middle school migrant farmworker children the benefits of healthy eating and activity using a multimedia and ethnic-tailored health curriculum, embedded in a 7-week summer Migrant Education Program. Conceptual frameworks were from transcultural nursing,…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Migrant Children, Pretests Posttests, Intervention
A Content Analysis of Turkish Newspapers: Prevalence of Articles Containing Health Information Related to Physical Activity
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Koksal, Leyla; Subasi, Feryal; Luleci, Emel; Hey, William – Online Submission, 2012
This study was retrospective in design and the purpose was to review health information related to PA (physical activity) in articles of Turkish newspapers. The search covered newspaper articles printed between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2004 in all Turkish newspapers that are accessible via the electronic newspaper database. Four daily…
Descriptors: Exercise, Muscular Strength, Health Promotion, Physical Activities
Weight Status, Physical Activity, and Fitness among Third-Grade Rural Children
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Shriver, Lenka H.; Harrist, Amanda W.; Hubbs-Tait, Laura; Topham, Glade; Page, Melanie; Barrett, Aimee – Journal of School Health, 2011
Background: Rural children are at a particular high risk for obesity. Given the importance of exercise in obesity and chronic disease prevention, this study evaluated the level and relationship between physical activity and fitness in a sample of rural third graders. The second purpose of the study was to determine potential differences in…
Descriptors: Muscular Strength, Obesity, Body Composition, Physical Activities
Improvements in Physical Fitness in Adults with Down Syndrome
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Rimmer, James H.; Heller, Tamar; Wang, Edward; Valerio, Irene – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2004
The effectiveness of an exercise training program for 52 adults with Down syndrome (M age = 39.4 years) was evaluated. The training program consisted of cardiovascular (30 minutes) and strength exercise (15 minutes) for 12 weeks, 3 days a week for 45-minutes per session. Compared to control subjects, the training group improved significantly in…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Muscular Strength, Developmental Disabilities, Body Weight
Fitness. Health Facts.
Krantzler, Nora J.; Miner, Kathleen R. – 1994
The 10-volume "Health Facts" series is intended to supplement health education curricula and to provide a handy reference for individuals who would like additional background information on particular health topics. The emphasis is placed on topics and examples relevant to youth of middle and high school age. The five sections in this…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Body Weight, Child Health, Exercise Physiology