From "best practice" to "next practice": the effectiveness of school-based health promotion in improving healthy eating and physical activity and preventing childhood obesity

From "best practice" to "next practice": the effectiveness of school-based health promotion in improving healthy eating and physical activity and preventing childhood obesity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In 2005, we reported on the success of Comprehensive School Health (CSH) in improving diets, activity levels, and body weights. The successful program was recognized as a "best practice" and has inspired the development of...

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Main Authors: Fung Christina, Kuhle Stefan, Lu Connie, Purcell Megan, Schwartz Marg, Storey Kate, Veugelers Paul J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Public health
School health
Nutrition
Physical activity
Obesity
Children
Comprehensive school health
Health promotion
Program evaluation
Health policy
Online Access:http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/9/1/27

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