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July 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The authors measured sugar-sweetened beverage consumption before and after a district-wide ban on in-school sales of sweetened beverages went into effect. The study found that restricting the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages in schools may decrease overall adolescent consumption.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Individual-level factors, such as fear and perceptions of incivilities, among youth in neighborhoods with high crime rates may influence levels of physical activity and delinquency.
March 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study evaluates interim progress in schools receiving hands-on training from the Healthy Schools Program, the nation's largest school-based program aimed at preventing childhood obesity.
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.
June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
A study examining the food-buying behavior of lower-income African-American youth found that youth make frequent and unhealthy food purchases.
February 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Project SHIFA is a school-based mental health promotion program for Somali youth. The project uses school environments and parents, teachers and primary care physicians to introduce youth to the mental health services available to them.
December 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Ten percent of U.S. high school students experience dating violence. This study investigated whether Boston high school students had committed various types of physical abuse against their boyfriends and girlfriends the study also examined violence committed against siblings and peers.
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Newly enacted nutrition standards are working in California but more changes are needed.
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Childhood obesity rose to the forefront of a crowded legislative agenda when multiple factors created a policy window of opportunity.
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This September 2010 special supplement analyzes and evaluates the Texas Youth Fitness Study from a number of perspectives.