Collaboration and coordination among school nurses, health teachers, guidance counselors, food service directors, principals, administrators, parents, and community agencies have the potential to upgrade school health programs. Three programs that have effectively brought together schools and community agencies are described. (Author/MT)

This article advocates the concept of health-oriented physical education, looks at professional standards, examines the current status of physical education programs, and discusses trends affecting physical education. Recommendations to improve physical education are provided. (Author/MT)

This article describes the history of the school nutrition program and how it has adapted to meet the needs of today's students. The modern menu is more healthful, and nutrition education complements food choices. (Author/MT)

A school site health promotion program for faculty and staff may provide important academic and financial benefits. Health insurance costs and hidden costs of illness can be reduced, while teachers become better role models and have improved attitudes. A model program is described. Resources are listed. (MT)

The impact on cognitive and attitude retention of a cardiovascular health education unit that was integrated within high school English classes was studied in this article. Results indicate that a joint effort between health education and liberal arts assists students in retaining facts related to cardiovascular health. (Author/DF)

The influence of the physical and economic presence of tobacco crops on smoking behavior and related attitudes of students in tobacco-raising regions was measured by a Tobacco Crop Intensity variable. Implications for government agricultural and educational policy are discussed. (Author/DF)

This article explores effectiveness of three different types of follow-up of a weight control program in assisting adolescent girls to achieve and maintain ideal body weights. The results of the follow-up strategies are presented. (Author/DF)

The York City school district has reduced the drop-out rate for pregnant students through the implementation of an in-school program called "Changing Roles." This program offers students information on prenatal medical care, fetus development, infant care, and several other topics of concern. Program design and curricular guidelines are offered.…

The Portal School Program at Arizona State University is described as one method of promoting health education in elementary schools. Teachers are directly involved in curriculum decision making through inservice training. Elements of the program are explored. (Author/DF)

Data on the emergency care knowledge of college students were measured by a pretest, posttest, and retention test. A high relationship was found between students' posttest scores and retention test scores. Findings are discussed. (Author/DF)

The importance of specific competencies for bachelor's level and master's level school health educators in Florida is examined in this article. A survey instrument utilizing a five-point scale was administered to respondents to ascertain the importance of various competencies. Data analysis and implications for professional preparation programs…

A Wellness Behavior Inventory and a wellness education program were developed and implemented to determine program effectiveness in changing students' attitudes and behaviors concerning wellness. Evaluation methods and research results are presented. (Author/DF)

Curriculum guides were used to determine the effect of nutrition instruction on nutrition knowledge, selected food/nutrition attitudes, and dietary behavior of secondary school students. Results are presented. (Author/DF)

There is a need for effective consumer health education in the schools that focuses on transmission of information, development of decision-making skills, and offers opportunities for practical application. An approach to facilitate the development of a self-care practicum experience in consumer health that makes use of the resources of the school…

Effectiveness of microcomputer-assisted instruction is based on availability of quality instructional programs. Important characteristics of high quality instructional software is offered for health educators. (Author/DF)