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Download full textSummerfield, Liane M. – 1990
In this discussion of childhood obesity, the medical and psychological problems associated with the condition are noted. Childhood obesity most likely results from an interaction of nutritional, psychological, familial, and physiological factors. Three factors--the family, low-energy expenditure, and heredity--are briefly examined. Early…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Children, Dietetics
Katz, Lilian G. – 1997
To help parents address those aspects of their child's development which may need special encouragement, support, or intervention, this digest delineates 11 categories of behavior for assessment. Parents should not be alarmed if their children are having difficulty in only a few categories, and they should not judge their children's permanent…
Descriptors: Affection, Child Development, Childhood Interests, Curiosity
Katz, Lilian G. – 1994
To help parents address those aspects of their child's development which may need special encouragement, support, or intervention, this digest delineates 11 categories of behavior for assessment. Parents should not be alarmed if their children are having difficulty in only a few categories, and they should not judge their children's permanent…
Descriptors: Affection, Child Development, Childhood Interests, Curiosity
Katz, Lilian G. – 1995
To help parents address those aspects of their child's development which may need special encouragement, support, or intervention, this digest delineates 11 categories of behavior for assessment. Parents should not be alarmed if their children are having difficulty in only a few categories, and they should not judge their children's permanent…
Descriptors: Affection, Child Development, Childhood Interests, Curiosity
Doane, H. Mitzi – 1983
This guide, written for therapists and counselors working with eating disordered individuals, focuses on both bulimia and anorexia. A brief historical perspective and comments on epidemiology and etiology are provided. Definitions and clinical characteristics of both disorders are presented as well as psychodevelopmental profiles of male and…
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Counseling Objectives, Counseling Services, Counseling Techniques
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Urbana, IL. – 1994
This digest reviews research on the link between children's nutrition and their ability to learn from the prenatal through school years. It also discusses the importance of nutrition education for children. The need for adequate nutrition during pregnancy and the preschool years is highlighted by research that indicates that low birthweight…
Descriptors: Anemia, Birth Weight, Children, Cognitive Ability
Peer reviewedGrohens, Joe – Reading Teacher, 1988
Examines the research relating nutrition and diet to achievement in reading and language arts, and suggests ways teachers and parents can use this information. (ARH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Breakfast Programs, Cognitive Development, Eating Habits
Voogt, Robert D. – 1981
Obesity is one of the most prevalent health concerns currently facing industrialized nations. Psychological, social and emotional problems result from excess weight, and those who fail in their weight-loss efforts become extremely depressed. The obsession to be thin, particularly in the United States, is a boon to weight-control programs, both…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Community Programs, Counseling Services, Counselor Client Relationship
