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Asada, Yuka; Mitric, Svetlana; Chriqui, Jamie F. – Journal of School Health, 2020
Background: Few studies examine why rural public schools have weaker policies and practices related to school nutrition environments compared to their urban counterparts. It is important to understand this disparity because federal school meal standards aim for children to access health-promoting nutrition environments. In this study, we identify…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Rural Schools, Program Implementation, High Schools
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Smith, Nicole J.; Monnat, Shannon M.; Lounsbery, Monica A. F. – Journal of School Health, 2015
Background: The purpose of this study was to compare physical activity (PA) outcomes in a sample of high school (HS) physical education (PE) lessons from schools that adopted "traditional" versus "modified block" schedule formats. Methods: We used the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time (SOFIT) to conduct observations…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, High Schools
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Whatley Blum, Janet E.; Davee, Anne-Marie; Devore, Rachel L.; Beaudoin, Christina M.; Jenkins, Paul L.; Kaley, Lori A.; Wigand, Debra A. – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: The prevalence of childhood "overweight" and "at risk for overweight" has become a major public health concern. School food environments can affect key nutritional risk factors, especially in high schools where foods of poor nutrient value are pervasive in a la carte and vending programs. This study examines a la…
Descriptors: Food Service, Public Schools, High Schools, Nutrition