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Direct linkDoig, Scott R.; Losee, Timothy M.; González-Toro, Christie M.; Cruz, Javier A.; Matthews, Tracey Dexter – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2020
Schools around the nation are attempting to increase the amount of physical activity (PA) students receive through a variety of creative means. Recently, organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) have sounded an alarm about the lack of time children spend in PA participation. The purpose…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Child Health, Life Style
Download full textLindsay, Ana C.; Sussner, Katarina M.; Kim, Juhee; Gortmaker, Steven – Future of Children, 2006
As researchers continue to analyze the role of parenting both in the development of childhood overweight and in obesity prevention, studies of child nutrition and growth are detailing the ways in which parents affect their children's development of food- and activity-related behaviors. Ana Lindsay, Katarina Sussner, Juhee Kim, and Steven Gortmaker…
Descriptors: Parent Role, Parent Influence, Prevention, Obesity
Minnesota State Dept. of Children, Families, and Learning, Roseville. Food and Nutrition Service. – 1998
"Healthy School Meals: Promotion Ideas That Work" is a Minnesota program based on the USDA's Team Nutrition program. The program's goal is to improve the health of children through school meals and nutrition education. This is accomplished by empowering schools to serve meals meeting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and motivating…
Descriptors: Achievement, Breakfast Programs, Child Health, Educational Environment
Halfon, Neal; Regalado, Michael; McLearn, Kathryn Taaffe; Kuo, Alice A.; Wright, Kynna – 2003
Although most American infants and young children receive adequate well-child care, they may not receive needed help if developmental problems arise. This report examines primary health care services that promote infant/child development and suggests ways to improve those services as part of routine primary child health care. The report details…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Delivery Systems, Early Intervention
Lamb-Parker, Faith, Ed.; Hagen, John, Ed.; Robinson, Ruth, Ed.; Rhee, Hezie, Ed. – 2003
This document summarizes the proceedings of Head Start's Sixth National Research Conference on early childhood and family research. The first part of these proceedings compiles presentations from special sessions, including plenary sessions on promoting young childrens eagerness to learn in educational settings, self-regulation, and policies and…
Descriptors: Child Care, Child Development, Child Health, Early Intervention
Cotugna, Nancy; Vickery, Connie E. – Health Education, 2005
Purpose: The purpose of the Nutrition Education Students and Teachers (NEST) project was to develop a model of collaboration between University of Delaware dietetics students and elementary teachers to promote nutrition education in the classroom. Design/methodology/approach: Junior and senior level students in a nutrition education course…
Descriptors: Education Courses, Health Education, Dietetics, Science Fairs
