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Pittman, Alison F. – Journal of School Nursing, 2020
This study examined the effect of a 10-week activity tracker, companion social website, and text messaging intervention on body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, physical fitness, and physical activity (PA) self-efficacy of children. Children (n = 98) were assigned to one of three groups: activity tracker group, text messaging group, and…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Web Sites, Intervention, Body Composition
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Backman, Desiree R.; Kohatsu, Neal D.; Padovani, Andrew J.; Dao, Crystie; Ritley, Dominique; Fleuret, Julia E.; McCracken, Camlyn R. – Health Education Journal, 2023
Objectives: To (1) determine the weight-reducing effect of the Koa Family Program (KFP), a community-based, telewellness obesity intervention and (2) examine the impact of the KFP on improving weight-related health indicators. Design: Randomised controlled trial. Setting: Community-based in Sacramento, California, USA. Methods: Seventy women with…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Community Programs, Family Programs, Females
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Papaioannou, Tao – Journal of Media Literacy Education, 2021
Situated within research on youth, participatory politics, and media framing of obesity, this study examined how undergraduate students in a media literacy course engaged with obesity discourse as a nexus of civic participation. Twenty-nine students enrolled on the course identified frames of obesity in plus-size model Tess Holliday's Instagram…
Descriptors: Obesity, Undergraduate Students, Social Media, Media Literacy
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Krause, Jennifer M.; Jenny, Seth E. – International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 2021
With the increase of childhood obesity and sedentary behavior, it is essential to discover innovative ways to motivate youth to be more active. Many Hispanic children in the United States in obesogenic environments particularly lack opportunities for physical activity (PA). Exergames (i.e., motion-based video games) may enhance PA among at-risk…
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, At Risk Persons, Beliefs, Intention
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Albert, Sasha M.; Gutman, Marjorie A.; Barker, Dianne C.; Nguyen, Samantha; Caughlan, Ian; Grob, George – American Journal of Evaluation, 2022
This article presents an analytic approach to assessing the relationship between policy advocacy activities and outcomes for discrete episodes of advocacy, using a holistic array of factors that affect the relationship between advocacy and policy change. The factors pertain to not only advocacy organizational structure and strategies, but also the…
Descriptors: Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Case Studies, Correlation
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Hsu, Anna S.; Chen, Chuansheng; Greenberger, Ellen – Journal of Early Adolescence, 2019
Using data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study--Kindergarten cohort (ECLS-K), this study aimed to identify body mass index (BMI) trajectories from kindergarten to eighth grade using group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM), examine the relationships between BMI trajectories and adolescents' school achievement (reading and math), determine…
Descriptors: Parent Child Relationship, Academic Achievement, Body Composition, Affective Behavior
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Pulido, Ryne; Banks, Courtney; Ragan, Kelsey; Pang, Dorothy; Blake, Jamilia J.; McKyer, E. Lisako – Journal of School Health, 2019
Background: About one third of youth in the United States are overweight or obese and African American youth are at an increased risk for pediatric overweight and obesity as well as their complications. Physical activity has been identified as one determinant of overweight and obesity, and school bullying has been found to be associated with…
Descriptors: Bullying, Physical Activities, Obesity, Youth
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Merianos, Ashley L.; Jacobs, Wura; Oloruntoba, Oluyomi; Gittens, Olivia E.; Smith, Matthew Lee – American Journal of Health Education, 2020
Background: Cardiometabolic risk factors are related to the early onset of chronic health conditions. Purpose: To identify factors associated with perceptions about the severity of three interrelated cardiometabolic risks (i.e., high blood pressure, obesity, and cardiovascular disease) among U.S. college students. Methods: Data were analyzed from…
Descriptors: Obesity, Heart Disorders, Hypertension, Chronic Illness
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Cerit, Emrah; Özlü, Kurtulus; Deryahanoglu, Gamze; Denizci, Tugba; Yamaner, Faruk; Kendirci, Havva Nur Peltek; Koçak, Çalik Veli – African Educational Research Journal, 2020
It has been widely accepted that physical activity has a positive effect on and to contributes physical and mental health in every period of human life, especially on the development of children in early age. The basic movement skills acquired through education during this period will shape the necessary infrastructure of the child that will serve…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Preschool Children, Body Composition, Psychomotor Skills
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Amodeo, Kayla L.; Nickelson, Jen – American Journal of Health Education, 2020
Background: Over half of all firefighter deaths are due to heart attacks. Physical activity (PA) is a protective factor against cardiovascular disease, but most firefighters do not meet recommended PA levels. Volunteer firefighters (VFFs), particularly in rural areas, may have unique reasons for not meeting recommendations. Purpose: To examine…
Descriptors: Fire Protection, Professional Personnel, Physical Activity Level, Intention
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Kilic, Yakup; Yildirim, Eyyup – Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences, 2020
This study aims to investigate perceptions towards eating habits and obesity in students receiving sports education in Turkey. The sample consisted of 360 randomly chosen students, who received sports education at Firat University, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Ardahan University and Mugla Sitki Kocman University. The sample was formed by…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Physical Education, College Students, Eating Habits
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Ruggieri, Dominique G.; Bass, Sarah Bauerle; Alhajji, Mohammed; Gordon, Thomas F. – Journal of School Nursing, 2020
Half of U.S. states measure students' body mass index (BMI), with many communicating that information to parents through a "BMI report card" or notification letter. School nurses are usually responsible for implementing these programs and communicating results to parents. The purpose of this study was to understand parents' perceptions…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Body Composition, Screening Tests, School Nurses
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Tallon, J. M.; Saavedra Dias, R.; Costa, A. M.; Leitão, J. C.; Barros, A.; Rodrigues, V.; Monteiro, M. J.; Almeida, A.; Narciso, J.; Silva, A. J. – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2021
This study aimed to summarize the evidence of the impact of school-based nutrition education programs that incorporate technology on the acquisition of nutrition-related knowledge and behavior change of adolescents. Literature searches were conducted using Cochrane Library, Pubmed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Web of Science databases. Studies…
Descriptors: Influence of Technology, Technology Integration, Electronic Learning, Video Technology
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McEligot, Archana Jaiswal; Mitra, Sinjini; Beam, William – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objective: We examined differences and associations between physical fitness and behavioral factors with obesity in a multi-ethnic student population. Participants: Study population included non-Hispanic whites (NHW, n = 1,454); Hispanics (n = 1,436) and Asians (n = 1,016) at a metropolitan university from Fall 2006 to Fall 2013. Methods: Analyses…
Descriptors: Obesity, Correlation, College Students, Physical Fitness
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Comess, Jill; Burwell, Cynthia – Learning Communities Research and Practice, 2021
This perspective article discusses how a health-related learning community was incorporated to help freshman students learn about health and wellness and prevent weight gain at an HBCU. Freshman students often gain weight during their first year away from home. These students make poor diet and exercise choices during their transition to college…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, College Freshmen, Health Promotion, Wellness
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