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Barnard, Kathryn
Examined was the effect of low frequency auditory and kinesthetic stimulation on the sleep behavior of seven premature normal infants. Stimulation consisted of positioning in a rockerbed and exposure to a recorded heartbeat for 15 minutes an hour. Measured were Ss's sleep wakefulness, weight change, and gestational development. Analysis of the…
Descriptors: Auditory Stimuli, Body Weight, Followup Studies, General Education
McDowell, Arthur J.; And Others – 1970
This report presents and analyzes data on standing height and on weight of children aged 6 through 11 years in the United States, India, and the United Arab Republic. Data for all three countries come from representative national samples and present the first opportunity to compare data from several countries that are broadly representative of the…
Descriptors: Age, Body Height, Body Weight, Elementary School Students
Riggs, Richard S. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1978
Investigated are the perceived health problems/needs/interests of retirees and employees approaching retirement of a large southern federal agency. Common concerns are chronic disease, medical insurance, prevention of poor health, protection and maintenance of hearing and vision, weight control, exercise, and physical fitness. (MJB)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Disease Control, Exercise (Physiology), Health Conditions
Strear, Sally – Together, 1977
Describes a weight-loss program for 40 obese junior high school students who were divided into five groups, two using reality therapy, two using conventional counseling, and one control group. Reality therapy was shown to be the more effective method of treatment. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Counselor Role
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Duncan, Paula Duke; And Others – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1985
Data from the National Health Examination Survey, a national probability sample of children and youth aged 12-17, was used to investigate the relationships between maturational timing and body image, school behavior, and deviance. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Body Height, Body Image, Body Weight
Center for Rural Pennsylvania, 2005
The number of overweight children and adolescents in the U.S. has reached epidemic proportions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2000, the CDC estimated that 15 percent of the nation's youth were overweight. Overweight children and adolescents are exposed to many health risks, most notably the increased risk…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Obesity, Demography, Economic Factors
Ahmed, Christine – 2000
This article discusses issues related to body image in adolescents, explaining what school practitioners can do to encourage lifelong healthy habits that enhance body image. Body image is the picture of physical self carried in the mind's eye. This impression can have little resemblance to how a teen actually looks. Body image culturalization is…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Composition, Body Image, Body Weight
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McClaran, Diane M. – Journal of American College Health, 1983
Students entering a university-sponsored weight-reduction program were given a questionnaire to assess the strength of their basic motivational needs and were later asked if the program satisified those needs. Students whose needs were met for affiliation and achievement were more likely to complete the program. (Author/PP)
Descriptors: Body Weight, College Students, Higher Education, Need Gratification
Michaelis, Carol T. – Exceptional Parent, 1979
The article focuses on clothing tips, weight control, adaptive aids, and sources of assistance for parents and children with disabilities. The author stresses the importance of appearance in the successful mainstreaming of handicapped children and emphasizes that self-care skills are legitimate educational goals. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Body Weight, Clothing, Educational Media
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Botvin, G. J.; And Others – Journal of Pediatrics, 1979
A 10-session weight reduction program that included behavior modification, nutrition education, and exercise management was found to be effective in reducing weight. (Author/DLS) Journal Availability: C. V. Mosby Company, 11830 Westline Industrial Dr., St. Louis, MO 63141
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Dietetics
Gumaer, Jim; Simon, Roslyn S. – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1979
A weight reduction and control program was developed for 11 obese trainable mentally retarded (TMR) students (11-21 years old) by the school counselor. The gradual reduction of weight over time demonstrated that it is possible for TMR students to learn self-help skills related to diet. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Dietetics, Exceptional Child Research, Group Counseling
Goldenberg, Edward E.; DeNinno, John – Offender Rehabilitation, 1977
Self-control techniques were taught to an obese 27-year-old black male to help modify overeating behavior. Self-reinforcement was utilized in addition to systematic isolation of chained eating behavior from associated stimulus situations. A physical exercise program was employed in conjunction with the self-control techniques. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Body Weight, Case Studies
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Pantanizopoulos, JoAnn – ALAN Review, 1989
Highlights characteristics of most anorectic sufferers while describing three books on the topic. Offers an extended bibliography of several additional books about anorexia nervosa. (MG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Anorexia Nervosa, Body Weight
Berg, Frances M. – Obesity & Health, 1994
Presents an update on the Year 2000 objectives for the nation that establish targets in 22 priority areas. The article offers information from a study on exercise by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, reviews Healthy People 2000 data, and lists Year 2000 physical activity and fitness objectives. (SM)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Health Behavior
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Koenig, Linda J.; Wasserman, Erika L. – Sex Roles, 1995
Explored whether the links of depression, eating problems, and body image that apply to women also apply to men. A study of 234 male and female college students showed depression was higher in those with negative body image for both men and women. Depression accounted for significant variability in eating problems only in women. (GR)
Descriptors: Body Image, Body Weight, College Students, Comparative Analysis
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