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Peer reviewedZimmerman, S. Scott – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
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)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Body Weight, College Science, Dietetics
Bays, Claudia T.; Hoge, Carol A. – 1989
This manual is for use in a school-based program to help overweight students practice eating and exercise behaviors and develop strategies focusing on positive lifestyle choices. The resource guide and curriculum is arranged in three sections: (1) "Get Ready" explains how to use the book; (2) "Get Set" explains the goals for the program and…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Elementary Secondary Education
Ganong, Ray – 1983
The off-season football strength training and conditioning program at the University of Miami was developed to emphasize commitment and continued intensity of effort on the part of the individual player. The program emphasizes the intrinsic rewards of physical conditioning, positive reinforcement for effort, and individual responsibility for…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletic Equipment, Body Weight, Exercise
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Children and adolescents in the United States are increasingly overweight at younger ages. Many studies have investigated the issue from the perspective of professionals and other adults. This study assessed early adolescents' perceptions regarding the magnitude of, effects of, causes of, solutions for, and learning preferences related to…
Descriptors: Obesity, Health Education, Children, Adolescents
Walters, Paul R.; Sedlacek, William E. – 1984
The attitudes of college students toward diet and exercise were studied, with attention to whether attitudes varied by race and sex. A survey, which included items from the Eating Attitudes Test, was administered to 727 entering freshmen: 305 white females, 286 white males, 46 black females, and 38 black males. The findings showed that diet and…
Descriptors: Black Students, Body Image, Body Weight, College Freshmen
Nothwehr, Faryle; Peterson, N. Andrew – Health Education & Behavior, 2005
Obesity prevalence has increased dramatically in the United States. Rural areas have been especially affected, yet few weight management studies have been conducted in these populations. This study was designed to assess weight management attitudes and strategies used when rural adults in particular attempt to lose weight, employing measures that…
Descriptors: Obesity, Health Promotion, Rural Areas, Exercise
