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Direct linkHutchins, Mathew; Melancon, Jim; Sneed, Demarcus; Nunning, Jennifer – Physical Educator, 2015
Currently, heart disease and diabetes dominate society as the leading cause of death for Americans. In this study, we examined the effectiveness of a lifestyle enhancement program on factors related to the development of heart disease. The Wabash Valley Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a community-based lifestyle change program with…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Life Style, Heart Disorders, Prevention
Download full textSattler, Elisabeth L. P.; Bhargava, Vibha – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2015
Introduction: Disparities in cardiovascular diseases are one of today's most important public health challenges. Pathological processes related to modifiable cardiovascular risk factors have shown to begin in childhood and disparities in these risk factors have been reported in adolescence. Food insecurity is significantly associated with…
Descriptors: Food, Security (Psychology), Heart Disorders, Adolescents
Hadley, Alena M.; Hair, Elizabeth C.; Dreisbach, Nicole – Child Trends, 2010
Childhood obesity has become a major health problem. Approximately 17 percent of U.S. children six to 17 years of age are obese--that is, their sex-and-age-specific Body Mass Index (BMI) is at or above the 95th percentile. This proportion is two-and-a-half times higher than it was 25 years ago. Obesity during childhood often carries into…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Intervention, Physical Activities
Wallace, Robyn A.; Schluter, Philip – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: Little is known about the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor profile for older adults with intellectual disability (ID). As many CVD risk factors are treatable by lifestyle changes, confirmation of the risk factor profile for older adults with ID could substantially impact upon preventive health practices for this group. Method:…
Descriptors: Obesity, Health Promotion, Mental Retardation, Hypertension
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1986
This hearing was called to highlight the benefits of prevention of major diseases. Witnesses included representatives of the government, science, entertainment, and the fitness industry. Statements were made on the subjects of: (1) nutrition; (2) physical fitness; (3) prevention of heart disease; (4) prevention of cancer; (5) controlling…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Disease Control, Eating Habits, Exercise
Peer reviewedLow, Leslie J.; Sherrill, Claudine – Palaestra, 1988
The article provides information on medical problems (including seizures, nutrition, atlantoaxia instability, and congenital heart disorders), and guidelines for training (including weight management, acclimation, heat related problems, and warm-up) for volunteers working with mentally retarded participants in Special Olympics. (DB)
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Competition, Games
Aronson, Susan S. – Child Care Information Exchange, 1988
Maintains that the prevention of heart disease begins in childhood with good dietary habits and health care. Provides parents and child care professionals with guidelines they can use to help prevent heart disease in children. (BB)
Descriptors: Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Exercise, Guidelines
Guinn, Bobby – 1994
The purpose of this study was to investigate among postmenopausal women the relationship of dietary fat intake, tobacco smoking, alcohol use, physical activity, and body weight to total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol measures in order to assess the relative influence of each…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Body Weight, Cardiovascular System, Drinking
Public Health Service (DHHS), Rockville, MD. – 1980
Broad national goals, expressed as reductions in overall death rates or days of disability, have been established as guidelines for private and public sector policy makers in health-related fields. These goals were established through the work of various agencies, organizations, and individuals participating in a Department of Health and Human…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Dental Health, Disease Control, Drug Abuse
