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Direct linkMiller, M. Elizabeth; Nicely, Stephanie; Shefet, Dana; Stage, Virginia C. – Health Education & Behavior, 2023
Body mass index (BMI) screenings are conducted as part of Head Start's (HS) health and nutrition assessments. Weight status classifications, which rely on the accuracy of the BMI measurements, are communicated to caregivers to engage them in health behavior change. Limited qualitative research has been conducted on the procedures for BMI…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Body Weight, Federal Programs, Low Income Students
