Promoting Physical Activity and a Healthful Diet among Children: Results of a School-Based Intervention Study.

Simons-Morton, Bruce G.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ430719

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Publication Date: 1991

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Promoting Physical Activity and a Healthful Diet among Children: Results of a School-Based Intervention Study.

Simons-Morton, Bruce G.; And Others

American Journal of Public Health, v81 n8 p986-91 Aug 1991

Reports the positive effects of a school-based program including classroom health education, vigorous physical education, and lower fat and sodium school lunches on improving students' diet and physical activity. However, staff development and policy changes would have to accompany any widespread implementation. (CJS)

Descriptors: Child Health, Eating Habits, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Health Education, Health Programs, Lunch Programs, Nutrition Instruction, Physical Education, Physical Health, Physical Recreation Programs, Pretests Posttests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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