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Criado, Kristen K.; Sharp, William G.; McCracken, Courtney E.; De Vinck-Baroody, Oana; Dong, Liansai; Aman, Michael G.; McDougle, Christopher J.; McCracken, James T.; Eugene Arnold, L.; Weitzman, Carol; Leventhal, John M.; Vitiello, Benedetto; Scahill, Lawrence – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2018
Overweight and obesity are common in pediatric populations. Children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behavior may be at higher risk. This study examined whether children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behavior are more likely to be overweight or obese than matched controls. Baseline data from medication-free children…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Weight, Children, Autism
Hays, Laura M.; Hoen, Helena M.; Slaven, James E.; Finch, Emily A.; Marrero, David G.; Saha, Chandan; Ackermann, Ronald T. – American Journal of Health Education, 2016
Background: Moderate weight loss and physical activity (PA) can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes however there is a need for innovative, effective programs to promote PA in high-risk individuals. Purpose: We examined the effect of a group-based adaption of the DPP lifestyle intervention implemented in partnership with the YMCA (YDPP) on changes in…
Descriptors: Life Style, Physical Activities, Economically Disadvantaged, Adults
Brown, Onikia; Quick, Virginia; Colby, Sarah; Greene, Geoffrey; Horacek, Tanya M.; Hoerr, Sharon; Koenings, Mallory; Kidd, Tandalayo; Morrell, Jesse; Olfert, Melissa; Phillips, Beatrice; Shelnutt, Karla; White, Adrienne; Kattelmann, Kendra – Health Education, 2015
Purpose: Recruiting college students for research studies can be challenging. The purpose of this paper is to describe the lessons learned in the various recruitment strategies used for enrolling college students in a theory-based, tailored, and web-delivered health intervention at 13 US universities. Design/methodology/approach: The…
Descriptors: Student Recruitment, College Students, Health Promotion, Health Behavior
Spradlin, Terry; Gard, Greta; Huang, Vivian; Kopp, Beth; Malik, Alanna – Center for Evaluation and Education Policy, Indiana University, 2012
This Education Policy Brief examines the latest research and statistics regarding childhood obesity. In addition to providing an overview of current trends and effects of childhood obesity, this brief considers the reasons for the increase in obesity rates among children, as well as the latest federal and state initiatives created to combat…
Descriptors: Children, Obesity, Nutrition, School Policy
Herbert, Patrick C.; Lohrmann, David K.; Seo, Dong-Chul; Stright, Anne D.; Kolbe, Lloyd J. – Journal of School Health, 2013
Background: The rate of childhood obesity has more than tripled during the past 30?years. Research shows that prevention at an early age is more effective than treatment later in life. Energize is a multicomponent intervention incorporated into the school day that combines nutrition education and physical activity aimed at maintaining healthy…
Descriptors: Obesity, Child Health, Intervention, Nutrition Instruction
Seo, Dong-Chul; Lee, Chung Gun – Journal of School Health, 2012
Background: Schools and parents may play important roles in preventing childhood obesity by affecting children's behaviors related to energy balance. This study examined how school nutrition policy and parental control over children's eating and physical activity habits are associated with the children's overweight/obesity (hereafter overweight)…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Educational Environment, Obesity, Parent Role
Sandy, Robert; Liu, Gilbert; Ottensmann, John; Tchernis, Rusty; Wilson, Jeffrey; Ford, O.T. – National Bureau of Economic Research, 2009
We utilize clinical records of successive visits by children to pediatric clinics in Indianapolis to estimate the effects on their body mass of environmental changes near their homes. We compare results for fixed-residence children with those for cross-sectional data. Our environmental factors are fast food restaurants, supermarkets, parks,…
Descriptors: Obesity, Food, Body Composition, Clinics
Beckman, Mary; Penney, Naomi; Cockburn, Bethany – Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 2011
Community-based research (CBR) is an increasingly familiar approach to addressing social challenges. Nonetheless, the role it plays in attaining community impact is unclear and largely unstudied. Here the authors discuss an emerging framework aimed toward fostering community impact through university and community civic engagement. They describe…
Descriptors: Higher Education, School Community Relationship, Service Learning, Role
Obeng, Cecilia Sem – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2010
A review of the current literature indicates that childhood obesity is on the rise. What is more disconcerting is that this epidemic has significantly affected the preschool-age population, with the percentage of overweight children increasing from 5.0% to 12.4%, as indicated by National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) surveys…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Health Activities, Preschool Teachers
Cousineau, Tara; Houle, Brian; Bromberg, Jonas; Fernandez, Kathrine C.; Kling, Whitney C. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2008
Objective: Tailored nutrition Web programs constitute an emerging trend in obesity prevention. Initial investment in innovative technology necessitates that the target population be well understood. This pilot study's purpose was to determine the feasibility of a workplace nutrition Web program. Design: Formative research was conducted with gaming…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Obesity, Employees, Nutrition
Borja, Rhea R. – Education Week, 2006
In an age of rising obesity rates, more students are getting fit in school with the help of the video game series Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) and similar games. Some educators caution that while the trend is positive overall, technology should only supplement--not replace--traditional physical activity, such as running, aerobics, and other…
Descriptors: Video Games, Teaching Methods, Physical Activities, Physical Fitness
Cline, Kyle P.; Spradlin, Terry E.; Plucker, Jonathan A. – Center for Evaluation and Education Policy, Indiana University, 2005
Childhood and adolescent obesity rates have reached epidemic proportions in the United States and are growing. The sedentary routines found in schools and in the home as well as the overexposure to unhealthy snacks and nonnutritional foods contribute to the pervasiveness of this disease that afflicts America's children. Obese children face…
Descriptors: Obesity, Children, Adolescents, Health