Journal of School Health articles from February 2004

Journal of School Health archives from February 2004

Schools and terrorism: a supplement to the report of the national advisory committee on children and terrorism.(Special Report)
February 1, 2004... Schools may or may not be the targets of terrorism, but they are certain to be affected by terrorism, whether directly or indirectly. The likelihood that one or more schools will be in the vicinity of terrorist targets is demonstrated by the...

California school board members' perceptions of factors influencing school nutrition policy.
February 1, 2004... ********** Today's youth face risks for chronic diseases in adulthood due to many factors, including adolescent overweight and obesity. (1-4) Schools play a significant role in feeding children and contribute to lifetime dietary habits....

Physical activity behaviors and perceived life satisfaction among public high school adolescents.(Research Papers)
February 1, 2004... ********** Quality-of-life research has been conceptualized from two perspectives objective and subjective. The objective perspective focuses on external conditions, such as income levels, housing quality, friendship networks, and access...

If I were King: population decisions and the environment.(Teaching Techniques)
February 1, 2004... Though alarming population explosion predictions have not come to pass, world population growth is limited by availability of finite resources. (1) Yet, in many developing/non-industrialized parts of the world, population growth will continue...

School reintegration for children in different phases of serious illness.(Health Service Applications)
February 1, 2004... Comprehensive programs can address the special needs of children returning to school after a life threatening illness or injury such as cancer, traumatic brain injury, and Hodgkin's disease. (1) The Program for Children with Complex Medical...