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Teen Obesity: How Schools Can Be the Number One Solution to the Problem

Teen Obesity: How Schools Can Be the Number One Solution to the Problem

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Diet & NutritionMedical Reference

ISBN10: 1578865123
ISBN13: 9781578865123
Publisher: R & L Education
Published: Sep 13 2006
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.12 Depth: 9.02
Language: English

There is an epidemic of student obesity in America, and educators are ideally situated to identify, intervene, educate, and support overweight students who are headed for long-term illness or premature death. Such an effort will require changes in the way that schools operate. These changes can be implemented with a low-cost budget and by restructuring staff and resources that are currently in place.

Fibkins proposes a Circle of Wellness model for schools that includes an intervention effort to promote a health-oriented cafeteria; increased physical activity; healthy levels of blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar; life-skills training groups offered by counselors; outreach to parents; and easy access and referral to community health, mental health, and recreation resources. Teen Obesity will be of interest to administrators, teachers, and parents.

To learn more, visit www.williamfibkins.com.

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