Academic Health Centers and nonprofit hospitals are exploring strategies to meet Affordable Care Act mandates requiring tax-exempt institutions to address community health needs, which commonly include major chronic illnesses. We explore the implications of this regulatory landscape, describing methods that nonprofit health care institutions are…

The rising prevalence of obesity in society has resulted in an increased need for physical education teachers to create learning opportunities that promote physical activity among children. However, the presence of anti-fat attitudes and a limited understanding of the challenges associated with being overweight in a physical activity environment…

Today our country is facing an epidemic of inactivity and obesity, which has resulted in increased serious health complications, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease among others. Inactivity and obesity among youths are also associated with subpar academic performance. Prompt action is required if we are to have any real hope in…

The National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) provides a unique resource with which to analyze the health status, health care use, activities, and family and community environments experienced by children in rural and urban areas. The NSCH was designed to measure the health and well-being of children from birth through age 17 in the United…

Motivational factors affecting self-responsibility for health are analyzed and the relationship and importance of ability and effort as causal factors in health outcomes are examined. (JMF)

Describes a health fair conducted by the University of Texas at Austin and sponsored by the Health Information and Education Office at the Student Health Center. Its goal was to identify student health concerns and to respond programmatically. (Author/RK)

Examined the unique needs and developmental stage of adolescent females in the determination of health-protective behaviors and needs. Findings indicated a majority exhibited inadequate knowledge and use of basic health care practices. The health-teaching needs identified were: stress control; rape/suicide prevention; safety; and prevention/care…

This nutrition handbook is designed to provide enough information on nutrition and food habits to enable early childhood educators to add a nutrition dimension to children's learning activities. Topics covered are the role of nutrition in growth during the preschool years; nutrients and their functions; selecting a healthy diet; common nutritional…

This publication from the Division of Health Services in the Denver Public Schools details new projects initiated in 1970-71. Some of these projects include a) extension of dental care in kindergarten through seventh grade and among pupils in the Neighborhood Youth Corps, b) initiation of rubella immunization centers in the elementary schools, c)…

Americans must learn to consider good health as a total life-style concept that demands continuous and active participation of all individuals. (LH)

Addresses the following issues confronting health and safety in child care: minimizing injuries, controlling diseases, managing classroom environment, and promoting health. (HOD)

Explores the problem of health care utilization from both the structural and personal perspectives. Analyzes traditional health care beliefs and practices, and the interplay between these beliefs and practices and the modern health care system. (Author/RLV)

Discusses how Dr. Bill Freeman left the Indian Health Service to work for a tribal college and transformed the teacher/pupil relationship in the process. Freeman currently directs the Lummi Tribal Health Center and is the reservation health leader. Concludes that with the National Institutes of Health grant, the opportunity to link schools and…

Describes the development and implementation of a health services component of a federally-funded day care center, specifically, the policies, standards, and integration of family, community, staff skills, and resources. (ED)

For more than 35 years, research has increasingly linked our nation's diet to heart disease and cancer--the nation's top two killer diseases. Yet there is no well-organized, vigorous effort to improve American eating habits. A National Nutrition Coalition should be established to educate the public. (BJV)