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National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council, Washington, DC. Food and Nutrition Board. – 1978
This report summarizes the proceedings of a workshop designed to review the current state of knowledge on prenatal and early postnatal determinants of obesity, and to identify areas for further research. The workshop was sponsored by the Committee on Nutrition of the Mother and Preschool Child, Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Children, Conferences, Eating Habits
Jacobs, Sharon B.; Wagner, Mervyn K. – 1981
Research suggests that individuals who were never heavy, were once heavy but lost weight, or who are currently obese can be differentiated by physical self concept, number of hours spent in various activities, and the hierarchial reinforcement value of different behaviors. Subjects (N=99) completed the Tennessee Self-Concept Test, the Self-Control…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Eating Habits, Life Style, Locus of Control
Edelman, Barbara – 1980
The psychosomatic theory of obesity assumes that binging, eating in response to emotional distress, is characteristic of obese individuals, yet experimental attempts to demonstrate binging have yielded weak support for this assumption. The incidence of binging was investigated by means of structured interviews on food habits with 41 male and 39…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavioral Science Research, Body Weight, Eating Habits
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Axsom, Danny; Cooper, Joel – 1979
The possible influence of cognitive dissonance in psychotherapy was examined by conceptualizing therapy as an effort justification process. It was predicted that freely choosing to undergo a highly effortful procedure would aid in positive therapeutic change. Subjects (N=52) participated in a weight-reduction experiment in which the degree of…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Cognitive Style, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods
Rand, Colleen S.; Stunkard, Albert J. – 1976
This report describes a collaborative study undertaken by 72 psychoanalysts in an effort to (1) collect systematic data about obese patients in psychoanalysis and (2) assess the effect of psychoanalysis in the treatment of obesity. A total of 84 obese and 63 normal weight patients was studied. Each analyst completed a detailed questionnaire on his…
Descriptors: Body Image, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Exercise (Physiology)
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Beange, Helen – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1986
The medical evaluation of 165 mentally retarded Australian adults found an average of 2.6 health problems, well above the number in the general population. In order of frequency, conditions found included obesity, ocular impairment, serious dental problems, and aural disorders. Active health promotion with this group is recommended. (DB)
Descriptors: Dental Health, Foreign Countries, Health Conditions, Health Needs
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Javernick, Ellen – Young Children, 1988
Discusses the problem of overweight and obese preschoolers, particularly those in an academic preschool situation, which traditionally allows children to function without specific objectives related to physical fitness. Offers recommendations for integrating a balanced fitness program. (Author/RWB)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Eating Habits, Health Education, Nutrition
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Tiggemann, Marika; Rothblum, Esther – Sex Roles, 1988
The attitudes of college students in Australia and the United States about body weight were investigated. The results indicate excessive and maladaptive concerns with weight, in general, and among women and American students in particular. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Body Image, College Students, Cultural Differences
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O'Rourke, Thomas; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1984
This article presents results from a study that described variables relative to the risk factors of secondary school students' smoking and being overweight. Implications for future risk reduction programs that are targeted for smoking and weight problem behaviors are given. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Obesity, Parent Influence, Peer Influence
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
Vermont Department of Education, 2005
This guide is the result of the collaboration between the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets; Vermont Department of Education; and Vermont Department of Health, as required by Act 161 of the 2003 session of the Vermont Legislature. The goal in publishing these guidelines is to provide schools with the most recent information on best practices…
Descriptors: Guidelines, State Standards, Nutrition, Physical Fitness
Adams, Raymond, Ed. – GRC News, 2003
This newsletter highlights the importance of strength training in keeping older adults healthy and fit, explaining how it can forestall declines in strength and muscle mass, along with their attendant negative impact upon other metabolic functions and activities of daily living. Physical inactivity is common throughout the nation. Approximately 11…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Depression (Psychology), Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion
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Garfield, Sol L., Ed. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1982
Contains 18 articles discussing the uses of behavioral medicine in such areas as obesity, smoking, hypertension, and headache. Reviews include discussions of behavioral medicine and insomnia, chronic pain, asthma, peripheral vascular disease, and coronary-prone behavior. Newly emerging topics include gastrointestinal disorders, arthritis,…
Descriptors: Asthma, Behavior Modification, Heart Disorders, Hypertension
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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
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Ward, Dianne S. – Physical Educator, 1983
School physical education programs can be an invaluable source of information, support, and help for overweight children and adolescents. Such programs can stress the value of exercise and individually designed fitness plans and emphasize nutrition in weight control. Basic elements for designing such programs are discussed. (PP)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Nutrition Instruction, Obesity
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