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Evans, Retta R.; Orihuela, Catheryn; Mrug, Sylvie – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
Background: School nutrition reform continues to be of interest to many due to the potential for widespread benefits for students who eat at school. however, disparities still exist in implementing the mandates resulting from the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate middle school stakeholders'…
Descriptors: Child Health, Federal Legislation, Nutrition, Middle School Students
Bobo, Nichole; Schantz, Shirley; Kaufman, Francine R.; Kollipara, Sobha – American Journal of Health Education, 2009
Among children and youth who develop type 2 diabetes (T2DM) there are a number of genetic and environmental factors that lead to a combination of insulin resistance and relative-cell secretory failure of the pancreas. These factors include ethnicity (highest in American Indian youth), obesity, sedentary behavior, family history of T2DM, puberty,…
Descriptors: Obesity, Intervention, School Nurses, Diabetes
Silverstein, Janet H.; Jackson, Crystal C.; Bobo, Nichole; Kaufman, Francine R.; Butler, Sarah; Marschilok, Katie – American Journal of Health Education, 2009
Current diabetes regimens require more effort than ever before. The level of diabetes control students are able to maintain is affected greatly by their ability to care for their diabetes during the school day. This article reviews use of School Health Plans and Diabetes Medical Management Plans in schools. Students with diabetes, their families,…
Descriptors: School Nurses, Diabetes, School Personnel, Educational Environment