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Melnick, Emily M.; Bergling, Emily; Pendleton, Divyani; Scarbro, Sharon; Atwood, Julie; Puma, Jini E. – Journal of School Health, 2022
Background: This paper presents the effectiveness of a multi-component elementary school-based nutrition education program, the Integrated Nutrition Education Program (INEP), which has been in existence for over 25 years. INEP includes components to address multiple layers of influence: hands-on nutrition education lessons in the classroom…
Descriptors: Nutrition Instruction, Program Effectiveness, Parent Education, Outreach Programs
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Sturgill, Ronda; Martinasek, Mary; Manke, Laura – Journal of School Health, 2021
Background: Teen pregnancy continues to burden families, communities, and society. Programs continue to educate and impower youth and young adults to make positive behavioral decisions. Methods: We evaluated a program aimed at high-risk youth in after-school programs. The goal of the program was to instill a sense of community and empathy, as well…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Outreach Programs, Pregnancy, After School Programs
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Taras, Howard L.; de Nuncio, Maria Luisa Zuniga; Pizzola, Elaine – Journal of School Health, 2002
Assessed the cost and effectiveness of contacting parents through schools, educating them about health insurance programs and preventive care, and helping them with insurance applications. Data analysis indicated that accumulative cost per enrolled child was $75. Schools located and assisted large numbers of uninsured children who had failed other…
Descriptors: Child Health, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Insurance