ERIC Number: EJ725346
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Sep-1
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Setting Food and Exercise Standards for Kids
Christie, Kathy
Phi Delta Kappan, v87 n1 p5 Sep 2005
This article focuses on the change of student health and nutrition issues in education policy deliberations. The policies that contribute to much-needed strategies to keep health needs in check are described in this article. As the costs of medical care continue to increase and affect the economies of all states, the author suggests politicians continue to focus their attention on school-level nutrition and physical activity.
Descriptors: Food, Physical Activities, Comprehensive School Health Education, Educational Policy, Child Health, State Standards, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Eating Habits, Physical Fitness
Phi Delta Kappa International, Inc., 408 N. Union St., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789. Web site: http://www.pdkintl.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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