Distribution of Health-Related Physical Fitness in Texas Youth
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
The fittest students are younger students and students in schools categorized as low diversity and high socioeconomic status.
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Half of Enrollees in Community Fitness Pilot Program See Weight, Blood Pressure Drop
September 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
From 2003 to 2004, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) created and tested a draft of the Healthy School Report Card, a tool to help schools and communities make decisions that might improve the health and well-being of their students.
Improving Data Accuracy of Commercial Food Outlet Databases
November 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This article examines the accuracy and usability of commercial databases as sources of information about food stores and restaurants. Since commercial databases are usually designed for non-health uses such as business and marketing, they require adaptation for use as public health tools.
Research Shows Schools Need More Guidance When Implementing Menu and Policy Changes to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity
August 1, 2006 | Program Result Report
Samuels & Associates conducted in-depth case studies in six California school districts to examine the implementation and effect of laws that set nutrition standards for foods and beverages in public schools.
Public Health Pipeline: The Future Generation of Public Health Professionals
October 9, 2005 | Program Result Report
The Public Health Pipeline Program supported efforts by two education organizations from 1998 to 2003 to build the capacity of educational systems to improve science education for students in grades six through nine.