Journal of School Health articles from September 2007

Journal of School Health archives from September 2007

Building bridges between school-based health clinics and schools.(General Article)
September 1, 2007... It seems intuitive to deduce that children in good health are in a better position to maximize their intellectual potential than children battling health issues and that providing for their health in schools would be an efficient and...

Overheard in the halls: what adolescents are saying, and what teachers are hearing, about health issues.(Research Article)
September 1, 2007... Various surveys, such as the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey and the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (ADD Health), suggest that many of the health issues contributing to adolescent morbidities are behavioral in origin....

Use of the youth risk behavior survey to monitor trends for nutrition and physical activity in a midwest city school district *.(Research Article)(Report)
September 1, 2007... Federal mandates are increasing the focus of school districts on nutrition and physical activity (PA) to promote healthy weights and positive student learning outcomes. The Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP), supported by the Centers for...

Sexual attitudes and risk-taking behaviors of high school students in Turkey *.(Research Article)(Report)
September 1, 2007... Turkey is situated on the crossroads of Asia, Europe, and Africa. Due to Turkey's geographic location, which carries a large traffic of immigrants, a large number of Turkish citizens working abroad return home for vacation, and a large number...

The strength of school wellness policies: one state's experience.(School Health Policy)(Report)
September 1, 2007... Children obtain about one third of their total daily energy requirements from school lunch and should expend about 50% of their daily energy expenditure while at school. (1) The importance of establishing a comprehensive school environment that...

Identity theft and consumer health education: a case study teaching the skill of decision making.(Teaching Technique)
September 1, 2007... Identity theft is the fastest growing white-collar crime in America, increasing 40% annually. (1) Identity theft occurs when personal-identifying information, such as a social security number, date of birth, or address, is used to commit fraud....

ASHA self-study continuing education.(American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
September 1, 2007... Sexual Attitudes and Risk-Taking Behaviors of High School Students in Turkey September 2007 issue of Journal of School Health Earn 1.0 CECH Category I CHES, OH0005 1. According to the authors, sexual education in Turkey consists...