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Direct linkMurnan, Judy; Price, James H.; Telljohann, Susan K.; Dake, Joseph A.; Boardley, Debra – Journal of School Health, 2006
The purpose of this study was to examine Ohio parents' perceptions of the role of elementary schools in preventing childhood overweight. In the United States, overweight is the most widespread health threat facing children and adolescents. Schools may be a useful point of intervention in addressing the escalating prevalence of childhood overweight…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, School Role, Elementary Schools, Prevention
Peer reviewedPrice, James H.; And Others – Journal of Health Education, 1992
Discusses a survey of 498 parents from 2 midwest cities. Responses to questionnaires indicated that parents considered normal weight very important to children's health. Most felt it was not the schools' job to treat obesity. Many supported physical education classes teaching lifelong fitness or food and weight control. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Health, Eating Habits, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education
