Journal of School Health articles from August 2008

Journal of School Health archives from August 2008

Promoting healthy vision in students: progress and challenges in policy, programs, and research.(General Article)(Report)
August 1, 2008... When vision is compromised, as is the case in 1 in 5 American children aged 1-I7 years, academic potential may also be compromised. (1-3) Uncorrected vision problems can worsen over time--some resulting in permanent vision loss--and may affect...

Weight management and fruit and vegetable intake among us high school students.(Research Article)(Report)
August 1, 2008... The increasing prevalence of overweight among children, adolescents, and adults highlights the need for healthy and effective dietary strategies for weight management. (1) Diets rich in fruits and vegetables are associated with lower risks for...

Physical activity levels of overweight and nonoverweight high school students during physical education classes.(Research Article)(Report)
August 1, 2008... Many reports have indicated that the prevalence of overweight in the pediatric population has been increasing in the United States and around the world at an alarming rate. (1-3) Data in the United States indicate that 17.1% of children and...

Digital photography as a tool to measure school cafeteria consumption.(Research Article)(Report)
August 1, 2008... One of the most critical issues affecting the health of schoolchildren is dietary intake. Because of its potential to affect significant numbers of children, the school food environment has received increasing attention in recent years as an...

Directly observed physical activity levels in preschool children.(Research Article)(Report)
August 1, 2008... Preschool-age children often are perceived to be highly physically active, and previous studies have shown that 3- to 5-year-olds are more physically active than children in older age groups. However, a few studies suggest that very young...

Improving sampling and response rates in children's health research through participatory methods.(Research Article)(Report)
August 1, 2008... As the prevalence of children's health conditions such as asthma and obesity has increased, (1-5) there has been an increase in the number of studies using school-based epidemiological research, health assessments, and health programming aimed...

Bariatric surgery in adolescents.(Commentary)(Report)
August 1, 2008... Bariatric surgery is the term used for any surgical procedure intended to promote weight loss. Many health professionals view this procedure as a viable avenue to addressing a serious health condition in obese adults who have struggled to lose...

ASHA self-study continuing education.(American School Health Association)
August 1, 2008... Weight Management and Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among US High School Students August 2008 issue of Journal of School Health Earn 1.0 Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hour Earn 1.0 CECH Category I CHES, OH0005 1. An effective...