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Hibbs-Shipp, Sarah K.; Milholland, Michelle; Bellows, Laura – American Journal of Health Education, 2015
Background: Head Start (HS) staff are ideally positioned to promote healthy behaviors to over one million low-income children each year, however little is understood about their own health. Purpose: To conduct a needs assessment with HS staff to: 1) understand perceptions, barriers and motivators to healthful behaviors; and 2) ascertain interest…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Eating Habits, Health Behavior, Physical Activity Level
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Silverstone, Susan; Teatum, Jim – American Journal of Business Education, 2011
One-third of the population of US children is considered obese and two-thirds of the adult population falls into the same category. These figures have tripled over the last 30 years. This demonstrates that the existing strategies to combat obesity do not work and it is time to look for alternatives. The recommendation is to turn the problem into a…
Descriptors: Obesity, Child Health, Physical Activity Level, Life Style
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Zieff, Susan G.; Veri, Maria J. – Quest, 2009
This article examines the obesity, health, and physical activity discourses of the past 35 years in the context of the United States with particular reference to five social sectors: the biomedical domain; the popular media; nonprofit foundations, centers and agencies; various national and multinational corporations; and government at all levels.…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Obesity, Physical Activities, Public Health
Trujillo, Tara – Colorado Children's Campaign, 2007
Colorado traditionally has ranked as one of the healthiest states in the nation, a claim that reinforces a culture of activity, community and well-being. Though Colorado is ahead of the curve in this area, Coloradans aren't immune to the growing trends that threaten the health of people across the nation. One of the most concerning elements of…
Descriptors: Hypertension, Child Health, Obesity, Economic Impact