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A Call to Action: Addressing the Childhood Obesity Epidemic through Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
Belser, Christopher T.; Morris, Jessica A.; Hasselbeck, Jennifer M.
Journal of School Counseling, v10 n23 2012
The need for school-based interventions targeting the childhood obesity epidemic has been well documented. The risk factors associated with childhood obesity are physical, mental, psychosocial, academic, and economic. With training in developing comprehensive programs and interventions, professional school counselors are positioned to assist students suffering as a result of childhood obesity. This manuscript provides strategies for intervening with students and other school community stakeholders within the context of the themes of school counseling as indicated by the "National Model" (2005): advocacy, leadership, collaboration, and systemic change.
Descriptors: Stakeholders, Risk, Children, School Counselors, School Counseling, Comprehensive Programs, Obesity, Intervention, Program Development, Advocacy, Leadership, Cooperation
Journal of School Counseling. Montana State University, College of Education, Health and Human Development, P.O. Box 172940, Bozeman, MT 59717. Tel: 406-994-4133; Fax: 406-994-1854; e-mail: ehhddean@montana.edu; Web site: http://jsc.montana.edu
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Language: English
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