The following resource guide is one in a series which presents extensive bibliographic material oriented around a specific concept, in this guide, the predictability and uniqueness of growing and developing. A section is devoted to selected materials related to the concept; grade levels for which each resource might be useful are indicated beside…

The present study investigated the correlations between emotional states, attitudes toward food, and degree of overweight. (Author)

Seventy patients who averaged 155 percent overweight and requested jejunioleal bypass surgery as a treatment intervention for morbid obesity were studied preoperatively for prominent psychological characteristics. (Author)

A pilot course in nutrition for fifth-grade students with cultural endemic obesity resulted in a significant rise in knowledge level of the experimental group, but no significant change of dietary habits, in comparison with a control group. (MJB)

Eating behaviors of 34 overweight and 37 nonoverweight male and female customers of a quick-service diner were observed for differences in speed of eating as a function of weight, sex, and type of meal selected. Overweight take fewer bites and chews. (Author)

It is important for the elementary school physical education teacher to identify obese students and plan a sensible program of diet and exercise for them. (JD)

The paper summarizes characteristics of the child with Prader-Willi Syndrome (characterized by insatiable appetite and usually mild to moderate mental retardation). Suggestions are offered for the environmental and behavioral management of the Prader Willi student. (DB)

Physical educators can help obese children to realize their worth and become healthy individuals. Physical educators should encourage a positive attitude toward exercise and fitness, individual counseling, nutrition instruction, and development of high self-esteem. (CB)

This article presents case studies of two athletes who wanted to affect a change in their body weight in order to enhance athletic performance. Each athlete's problem and the nutrition approach used to solve it are discussed. Caloric values of fast foods are listed. (JL)

Researchers examine how and why America's children are getting fatter and raise new questions about how to treat childhood obesity. (HOD)

Growth in 28 black and 30 white children with Down syndrome was compared at birth, 4 months, 1 year, and 7 years. Results showed essentially identical growth rates and suggested that long-term growth of these children may be responsive to external influences, such as maternal smoking and maternal weight at delivery. (Author/CL)

Presents some of the basic information on exercise and diet to illustrate biochemical principles. Topic areas include: forms of stored energy; caloric balance, exercise, and weight control; a recommended exercise program; physiological effects of endurance training; and the biochemistry of running a marathon. (JN)

This article explores effectiveness of three different types of follow-up of a weight control program in assisting adolescent girls to achieve and maintain ideal body weights. The results of the follow-up strategies are presented. (Author/DF)

Mean scores of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development for 61 very low-birthweights, corrected for prematurity, were within the normal limits at both testing occasions. However, there was a significant decrease in mental development scores from one to two years of age. (Author/CL)

Describes bulimia, a disorder involving binge eating and purging increasingly prevalent in young women. Reviews the literature and describes symptoms, etiological factors, and treatment considerations and approaches for the disorder. (Author)