Reducing Obesity via a School-Based Interdisciplinary Intervention Among Youth

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The Planet Health education program effectively reduces obesity rates among school children. Planet Health teaches health and fitness, emphasizing an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption, a reduction in television viewing and dietary fat, and an increase in exercise. Researchers compared 5 schools with the program and 5 schools without it, comprising 1,295 children in grades 6 and 7. In two years, the prevalence of obesity in girls was reduced by more than 50%. Boys and girls in the Planet Health schools watched less television and ate more produce items, compared to those who did not attend the program. Reducing in television viewing most strongly influenced the decrease in obesity.

Care and treatment, Obesity, Teenagers, Youth, Television and children, Health education

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Impact of a School-Based Interdisciplinary Intervention on Diet and Physical Activity Among Urban Primary School Children

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Elementary school-based programs can have a positive behavioral change in the dietary habits and physical activity levels of children which will have a positive effect on their future adult health. Poor childhood nutrition and lack of exercise can lead to increased risks for cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes mellitus. The Eat Well and Keep Moving Program was created to educate and influence behavior concerning reduced intake of dietary fat, increased intake of fruits and vegetables, and increased physical activity. Follow up after two years showed a significant increase in knowledge and practice of more healthful behaviors.

Children, Exercise, Child health, Nutrition counseling

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Changing Patterns of Conditions Among Children Receiving Supplemental Security Income Disability Benefits

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Changes in eligibility requirements have a caused substantial growth in mental-health claims for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in children and adolescents. SSI provides cash benefits to disabled persons. In 1990, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder became eligible for benefits, and a US Supreme Court decision broadened the criteria for disability assessment in children. Since the policy changes, mental-health SSI claims have risen from 13% to 20% of children receiving benefits.

Economic aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Demographic aspects, Disabled children, United States. Social Security Administration. Supplemental Security Income Program, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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