| Description |
1 online resource (xxvi, 427 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Summary |
Childhood obesity is a major public health crisis nationally and internationally. This insightful compendium provides valuable information and assesses the research foundations behind several school initiatives to help combat the epidemic of obesity in children and adolescents, particularly using interventions to increase physical activity. The book looks at the issue from three levels: first, the effects of unhealthy eating and lack of exercise on a number of health outcomes in children and adolescents; second, successful small- and large-scale school-based interventions; and finally, synthesis of current literature and translation into specific guidelines and recommendations. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Part 1. Overview and rationale -- part 2. Examples of school-based programs and their effectiveness -- part 3. Recommendations for the future. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
School children -- Nutrition.
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School children -- Nutrition. |
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School children. |
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School children -- Health and hygiene.
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School children -- Health and hygiene. |
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Exercise for children -- Health aspects.
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Exercise for children -- Health aspects. |
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Exercise for children. |
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Health promotion.
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Obesity in children -- Prevention.
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Obesity in adolescence -- Prevention.
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Obesity in adolescence. |
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Health promotion. |
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EDUCATION -- Administration -- General. |
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Obesity in children -- Prevention. |
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EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Hassan, Areej, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: School nutrition and activity. Oakville, Ont. : Apple Academic Press, [2015] 9781771881074 (DLC) 2014953390 (OCoLC)893309246 |
| ISBN |
9781498721738 (electronic book) |
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1498721737 (electronic book) |
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9781771881074 |
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1771881070 |
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