Author: Sophia D. DzilenskiPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Perception of Body Image, Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Among African-American, Mexican-American and Caucasian Adolescents
Author: Sophia D. DzilenskiDeterminants of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Among Urban African American Adolescents
Author: Shirley Sonia ArteagaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Educating the Student Body
Author: Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School EnvironmentPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309283140
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 503
Book Description
Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents.
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Report
Author: President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Body Perception Among At-risk for Overweight and Overweight Adolescents and the Relation to Certain Personal Characteristics and Health Lifestyle Behaviors
Author: Lisa Marie DavisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Abstract: Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to see if body perception among overweight and obese adolescents related to personal characteristics and health behaviors, including weight management practices. Methods: This was a retrospective, causal-comparative study. The sample population came from the YRBSS (Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System). The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS Version 14.0) was used for analysis of the data. Preliminary analyses indicated sufficient numbers for desired segmentation of the dataset. Crosstabs with Chi Square analysis were used to test the differences in BMI percentile to the perceived body weight based upon sex and race, the differences in physical activity and nutritional diet based upon correct or incorrect body image, and the differences in the reaction to their weight based upon correct or incorrect body image. The differences in weight change efforts were measured by recoding the perceived weights into four groups: underweight, appropriate weight, slightly overweight, and very overweight. These were crosstabulated by the accuracy of BMI percentiles, according to CDC, and placed into three categories: underestimation, accurate, or overestimation of weight perception. Results: Data indicated a significant difference in relationships between BMI percentiles and perceived body weight based upon gender. While there was no statistically significant difference in those relationships based on race, African American and Hispanic students who think they are very underweight are almost all of normal weight. There are differences in physical activity and nutrition based upon body image. Conclusions: US adolescents present with varied perceptions of body weight. Racial and ethnic differences exist in perceived weight status and increasingly express perceptions of being underweight among African American and Hispanic American youth. Accuracy of weight perceptions could serve a considerable role in weight maintenance activities and motivations to change lifestyle behaviors to improve overall health.
Gender and Race Patterns in the Pathways from School-based Sports Participation to Self-esteem
Author: Allison J. TracyPublisher:
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Category : Adolescent psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
A Comparison of Nutrient Intake, Physical Activity Levels, Self-perception and Body Composition in Caucasian, African American and Hispanic American High School Females
Author: Evelyn B. RosenblattPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Obesity in adolescence
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Body Image, Eating Disorders, and Obesity in Youth
Author: J. Kevin ThompsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9781557987587
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Examines the relationship between body image disturbances and eating disorders in our most vulnerable population: children and adolescents. The editors present a dynamic approach that combines current research, assessment techniques, and suggestions for treatment and prevention. This volume delivers direction for researchers in the field as well as guidance for practitioners and clinicians working with young clients suffering from these disorders.
Body Image in Mexican American and White College Women
Author: Senaida FernandezPublisher:
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Category : Body image in women
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Author: Rachelle Kappes