A health program developed in Washington illustrates the evolution of health systems planning for school health education. Many practical aspects of planning for school health education are discussed. The role of state health planning in implementing changes in state policy and promoting school health education is explored. (DF)

Steps for developing a program to compute peak blood alcohol levels are offered. A review of the Diet Inventory Nutritional Experiences (DINE) System explores a computerized nutrition program. (DF)

Health educators can play a significant role in reducing public misconceptions about safety belts and child restraints. Ten articles deal with federal education efforts to promote occupant protection, safety belt education resources, and attitudes of rural areas toward restraints and loan programs. Various safety programs are described. (DF)

A listing is provided of the institutions in each state that offer degrees and specializations in health education. Names and addresses of people to contact are included. (DF)

Discusses using focus group interviews to advance the state of the art of education and learning about health. Also examines small group process in health education, features of focus group interviews, and a theoretical framework for planning a focus group study. A literature review is included. (CT)

Presents research that investigated the relationship between psychological well-being and social network characteristics. Research included both a sample of 104 White women between the ages of 60 and 68 and a more extensive population of 718 men and women between the ages of 50 and 95. Findings are discussed. (CT)

Examination of the effects of self-concept and personal values on the health behavior of community college students found a positive correlation between health behavior and self-concept scores. Persons who placed a high value on health appeared to practice more positive health behaviors than those who placed a low value on health. (CB)

A study which sought to identify the more important competencies expected of bachelor's and master's level health educators revealed that bachelor's level educators should possess basic health content knowledge, and master's level educators should also have administrative and evaluative skills. (CB)

This article reports on a follow-up of a pilot investigation to develop a dental health competency inventory for school children. Results indicated a need for dental health education interventions that are sequential in nature and are tailored to the varied sociocultural backgrounds of students. (CB)

This article discusses theoretical underpinnings of the heath education movement, including: (1) the wellness movement and health education theory; (2) health education as a recognized discipline; (3) school health education; and (4) three major schools of thought for health education and promotion. (CB)

This section offers eight papers presented at a symposium on the quality of comprehensive school health programs. Topics discussed include (1) building community support; (2) overcoming barriers; (3) teacher initiatives; (4) inservice education; (4) state leadership; and (5) federal support. (CB)

A review of the status and problems of international health education considers the effects of the economy on health expenditures and problems and the extent of education. Health education can begin to achieve greater bases for global health when it educates maximal health care users of counterproductive expenditures for health in the United…

This longitudinal study was designed to determine the priority placed on international health by public school curriculum leaders and if state departments of education curriculum guides were including information on goals, objectives, content, and activities focused on international health. (DF)

Health measures promoted by the Campaign for Child Survival include growth monitoring, oral rehydration therapy breastfeeding, and immunization, which together form the cornerstones of the Child Survival Strategy. (CB)

The "Food First Curriculum" is being used to educate elementary school students about global perspectives, farming, the path of food from farm to table, causes of global hunger, who goes hungry in the United States, and ways to work for change. Included is a presentation of one of the curriculum's learning activities, "How Does the World Eat?" (CB)