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Author : Anna Justine Wilson
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Download or read book A Group-mediated Cognitive-behavioural Exercise Intervention for Obese Adolescents written by Anna Justine Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Marissa Errickson Carraway
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Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (889 download)
Download or read book Project MENTOR+ written by Marissa Errickson Carraway and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overweight adolescents are at increased risk for peer victimization and avoidance of physical activity, thus perpetuating overweight status and peer victimization. Avenues of intervention include (1) reducing avoidance through increased perceived competence for physical activity and (2) bolstering protective factors including familial support and problem-focused coping to minimize the negative impact of victimization. The purpose of the current pilot study was to assess an intervention designed to improve perceived competence for activity through mentor-led exercise and improve perceived social support and problem-focused coping skills through group-based skills training. The present pilot study, a randomized clinical trial with waitlist control, examined the impact of MENTOR alone versus MENTOR+CBT on physical and psychological outcomes at post treatment (12 weeks) and 4-month follow-up (28 weeks). Twenty-four overweight Caucasian and African American adolescents were assigned either to MENTOR (n = 11) or MENTOR+CBT (n = 13). All participants completed the Physical Appearance Related Teasing Scale, the Children and Youth Physical Self-Perception Profile, and accelerometry. The MENTOR+CBT group also completed the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Repeated measures Analysis of Variance revealed a statistically significant change in perceived athletic competence by time, F(2, 44) = 4.32, p = .019, [eta][subscript]p2 = .164. However, this did not result in significant changes in physical activity across time, F(2, 46) = 1.846, p = .169, [eta][subscript]p2 = .074. There were no statistically significant changes in social anxiety or perceived social support nor were there differences in outcomes by group. While findings did not support the hypothesis that mentor-led exercise plus group-based skills training would improve social anxiety and social support as well as increase physical activity beyond the exercise program alone, differences in outcomes by ethnicity and a floor effect due to low baseline scores on psychosocial measures limit interpretation of these findings. Additional randomized clinical trials which include adolescents experiencing weight-related teasing and control for ethnicity are needed to compare both levels of treatment with control and more accurately determine the value of this intervention.
Author : Angela Ann Celio
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Early Intervention of Eating and Weight-related Problems Via the Internet in Overweight Adolescents written by Angela Ann Celio and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than one out of seven adolescents are currently overweight or obese and the majority of these adolescents are expected to experience compromised mental and physical health over their lifetimes. Body dissatisfaction and the elevated rates of eating disordered behaviors in this population have rarely been addressed in obesity treatment programs. This study evaluated the efficacy of an integrated, Internet-delivered, early intervention approach targeting weight loss, body dissatisfaction, and reduction of eating disordered behaviors in an overweight adolescent sample. Sixty-one 12- to 18-year olds who were overweight or obese (mean BMI percentile = 97.71 ± 2.51) were randomly assigned to Student Bodies 2 (SB2), a 16-week Internet-delivered program utilizing a cognitive-behavioral approach, or typical care (TC). Each week during the program, SB2 participants logged on to the website to read psychoeducational materials, complete online food, physical activity, weight, and body image journals, and participate in an asynchronous group discussion. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at post-treatment. A statistically significant reduction in BMI z-score was found when compared to the TC group (F[1,58] = 6.29, p = .015; ES = 0.19). No statistically significant differences were noted between groups on measures of eating disordered attitudes and behaviors, with the exception of an increase in dietary restraint in the SB2 group (F [1,55] = 4.88, p = .031), which reflected program recommendations. SB2 participants reduced consumption of high-fat foods (F[1,52] = 6.09, p = .017); ES = 0.61), and increased eating-related (F[1,58] = 11.34, p = .001; ES = 0.94) and physical activity-related cognitive and behavioral skills use (F[1,58] = 7.43, p = .008; ES = 0.78). However, none of these variables were shown to be mediators of outcome. SB2 participants also reported reduced stress levels compared to increases in stress in the TC group (F [1,51] = 9.41, p = .003; ES = 0.53). Findings suggest that an Internet-delivered intervention yields a modest reduction in weight status and that body image and eating disordered behaviors are not negatively impacted. Implications include the acceptability of the Internet as a potentially effective modality in the treatment of adolescent obesity and associated conditions.
Author : Mark R. Beauchamp
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134471688
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (344 download)
Download or read book Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology written by Mark R. Beauchamp and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-09 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a better understanding of group dynamics raise individual and team athletic performance or improve the outcomes of exercise interventions? Much human behaviour in sport and exercise settings is embedded within groups, where individuals’ cognitions, emotions, and behaviours influence and are influenced by other group members. Now in a fully revised, updated, and expanded second edition, Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology explores the unique psychological dynamics that emerge in sport and exercise groups. It provides a clear and thorough guide to contemporary theory, research, and applied practice, covering core themes and cutting-edge topics as well as highlighting directions for future research. The book is organised into five thematic sections: Part 1: The Self in Groups Part 2: Leadership in Groups Part 3: Group Environment Part 4: Motivation in Groups Part 5: Socio-Environmental Issues in Groups This new edition includes seven completely new chapters, exploring important emerging issues such as social identity, the family, co-ordination and shared knowledge within sport teams, the group as a vehicle for facilitating individual behavior change, social support and emotion regulation, peer leadership, and cultural perspectives in relation to group dynamics. No other book on group dynamics in sport or exercise offers such a close examination of the evidence base, and therefore Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology is important reading for all students, researchers, or practitioners working in sport or exercise psychology, kinesiology, sport and exercise science, sports coaching, or physical education.
Author : James P. Fleenor
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Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (651 download)
Download or read book Health Initiative to Address Adolescent Obesity written by James P. Fleenor and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Emily Claire Stevens
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Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (821 download)
Download or read book Evaluation of a Social Cognitive Theory-based Adolescent Physical Activity Intervention written by Emily Claire Stevens and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Regular physical activity plays an influential role on morbidity and mortality, particularly within the areas of obesity and cardiovascular disease prevention. The development of programs to increase physical activity levels has the potential to attenuate the health and economic burden that physical inactivity places on our nation. The purpose of the study was to conduct an impact evaluation of the Plan for Exercise, Plan for Health intervention. The physical education, health, and/or life-skills teachers from three high schools within the Appalachian region of Ohio implemented the 9-week physical activity curriculum as an integrated unit within their classes; a fourth school served as a comparison school. Multiple regression models were developed to determine whether the intervention could predict changes in the frequency of adolescent physical activity behavior, whether changes in the targeted SCT constructs contributed to the models, and whether changes in the constructs mediated changes in behavior. The intervention explained a greater portion of the variance in changes in moderate physical activity at two of the intervention schools (R2 = 0.353; R2 = 0.40) than the comparison school (R2 = 0.287) but a non-significant portion of the variance at the third intervention school (R2 = 0.136). Subgroup analysis indicated that the intervention was particularly effective at impacting moderate physical activity among previously inactive adolescents; descriptive statistics indicate an increase in the frequency of moderate physical activity and an increase in the SCT construct scores among intervention students. Regression models were able to explain 24 - 78% of the variance in changes in moderate physical activity within intervention schools. Self-regulation and social support contributed to the models and were found to mediate changes in moderate physical activity. There were no changes in the frequency of vigorous physical activity over the course of the study. Results support the efficacy of the Plan for Exercise, Plan for Health intervention at changing adolescent moderate physical activity, particularly among previously inactive students.
Author : Devin J. Laurent
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Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (124 download)
Download or read book Examining the Mediating Effects of Self-regulation Skills for Exercise and Exercise Self-efficacy on the Relationship Between BMI and Physical Activity Among Adolescents Residing in Appalachia written by Devin J. Laurent and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the high prevalence of obesity with low rates of physical activity among Appalachian adolescents, it is critical to understand the factors that are associated with promoting healthy lifestyle change. Behavioral researchers have been continuously examining factors that directly influence physical activity behavior among adolescents. However, the relationship between physical activity, BMI, and self-regulation skills is not fully understood among adolescents at high risk of obesity. The purpose of this study is to determine if self-regulation skills for exercise and exercise self-efficacy mediate the association between BMI percentile and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) at baseline among a sample of 9th and 10th-grade Appalachian adolescent boys and girls. This study was a secondary analysis that examined pre-existing baseline data from high school adolescents participating in a behavioral intervention from an NIH funded group-randomized controlled trial. Participants completed a self-reported questionnaire to measure how well they use self-regulation strategies to influence their physical activity. The self-regulation subscales measured include self-monitoring, goal setting, social support, self-reward, time management, and overcoming barriers. Free-living physical activity was measured using the wGT3X-BT Actigraph accelerometer over a 7-consecutive day period. BMI percentile was calculated using measures of height and weight and referenced by the CDC age-and-sex-specific growth chart. The bootstrap resampling method was used to examine mediating effects between the variables of interest. At baseline, the sample of 9th and 10th grade adolescents report low rates of use of self-regulation strategies (mean = 2.17 – 2.74). Among Appalachian adolescents, BMI percentile was not significant to daily MVPA at baseline. Additionally, none of the self-regulation skills or exercise self-efficacy mediated the relationship between BMI percentile and daily MVPA among 9th and 10th-grade Appalachian adolescents. In general, there was no mediation detected due to the nonsignificant relationship between BMI percentile and the self-regulation skills or exercise self-efficacy. The results of this study provide a descriptive analysis of self-regulatory skills and MVPA before participation in a G-RCT behavioral intervention. While no mediating effects were determined, more research is needed to examine other health markers of obesity that affect self-regulatory skills to further understand the impact on physical activity behavior.
Author : Julia Leigh Andleton
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Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (81 download)
Download or read book The Effect of a Mentor Based Exercise Intervention on Body Mass Index Z-scores, Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry written by Julia Leigh Andleton and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project MENTOR was a mentor-based exercise intervention for overweight children, ages 12-18 years. Undergraduate exercise physiology students (n=10) served as mentors to facilitate healthy lifestyle modifications through exercise based on C.A.R.E. (competence, autonomy, relatedness, and enjoyment from self-determination theory) and lifestyle coaching using cognitive-behavioral strategies. Mentors led exercise training three times a week and implemented a weekly lesson focused on self-regulatory skills and goal-setting related to healthy eating and lifestyle activity. The current study examined MENOR's [sic] impact on BMI-Z scores, DXA-total percent body fat (% BF), depression, and physical fitness levels assessed by VO2 max and total treadmill time percent change. Obese female (n=11) and male (n=12) adolescents, including Caucasian (n=13) and African American (n=10) participants were randomly assigned to two conditions: a 14 weeks intervention or wait-list control. Five additional participants completed a 22-week intervention. Participants from all conditions were assessed at baseline, after 14 weeks, and 3 months follow-up. The 28 participants had an initial BMI Z-score of 2.17 (SD=0.40) and DXA-total % BF score of 43.66% (SD=6.28), VO2 max values of 27.15 (SD=6.87) ml/kg/min along with a depression t-score of 53.53 (SD=1.79). At baseline, there were no significant differences between groups on any of the outcome variables. Repeated measures ANOVA's revealed nonsignificant time by group interactions for BMI Z-scores (p=.12) and DXA-total % BF (p=.18). Although the interaction effects were not significant, effect sizes were evaluated using Cohen d given the low statistical power associated with small sample sizes. There was minimal change in the control group's BMI Z-score and DXA-total % BF at 14-weeks and follow-up compared to baseline with Cohen d ranging from .005-.09. In comparison, both intervention groups made small to moderate improvements in BMI Z-scores and % BF at post-assessment (BMI Z-scores: d=.31 for the 22-week intervention and d=.23 for the 14-weeks; DXA-% BF: d=.63 for the 22-weeks and d=.23 for the 14 weeks). The 14-week intervention group did not maintain changes in BMI Z-scores or % BF levels at follow-up (d=.02 for BMI Z-scores and d=.04 for % BF). The 22-week intervention group, however, was able to improve their BMI Z-scores (d=.62) and % BF (d=.57) at follow-up. There was a significant interaction for VO2 max values (p=.01). Based on effect sizes, the 22-week intervention (Cohen d=.003 and .12) and control group (Cohen d=.04 and .21) showed minimal change in VO2 across the three time points; whereas the 14-weeks intervention had a large increase from pre to post-assessment (d=.89) and then decreased toward baseline at follow-up (d=.29). For depression, there was a nonsignificant group X time interaction (p= .21). Inspection of effect sizes revealed that all three groups showed a moderate decrease in depression scores from pre to post test. Whereas both the control and prolonged intervention maintained those improvements, the 14 weeks intervention did not. In summary, although both intervention groups showed some improvement across all outcome variables post intervention, only the prolonged 22-week intervention maintained improvements after a no treatment follow-up. Overall, these findings suggest that a longer treatment may yield sustained improvement or maintenance in weight related outcomes.
Author : Jennifer J. Thomas
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108401155
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)
Download or read book Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder written by Jennifer J. Thomas and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book outlines a new cognitive-behavioral treatment for patients of all age groups with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.
Author : Antonio Hernández-Mendo
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889638928
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (896 download)
Download or read book Best Practice Approaches to the Study of Cognitive Functioning and Physical Activity/Sports written by Antonio Hernández-Mendo and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-07-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Gershon Tenenbaum
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119568080
Total Pages : 1392 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)
Download or read book Handbook of Sport Psychology written by Gershon Tenenbaum and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 1392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of a classic, leading resource for the field of sport, exercise, and performance psychology Now expanded to two volumes, and featuring a wealth of new chapters from highly respected scholars in the field, this all-new edition of the Handbook of Sports Psychology draws on an international roster of experts and scholars in the field who have assembled state-of-the-art knowledge into this thorough, well-rounded, and accessible volume. Endorsed by the International Society of Sport Psychology, it represents an invaluable source of theoretical and practical information on our understanding of the role of psychology in sport, exercise, and performance—and how that understanding can be applied in order to improve real-world outcomes. Presented in eight parts, the Handbook of Sports Psychology, 4th Edition adds new material on emerging areas such as mindfulness, brain mapping, self-consciousness, and mental toughness, and covers special topics such as gender and cultural diversity, athletes with disabilities, and alcohol and drug use in sports. In addition, it covers classic topics such as what motivates an athlete to perform; why do some choke under pressure; how do top performers handle leadership roles; what does one do to mentally train; how an athlete deals with injury; and much more. Fourth edition of the most influential reference work for the field of sport psychology New coverage includes mindfulness in sport and exercise psychology, ethics, mental toughness, sport socialization, and making use of brain technologies in practice Endorsed by the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) Handbook of Sports Psychology, 4th Edition is an indispensable resource for any student or professional interested in the field of sports psychology.
Author : Christina Henning
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ISBN 13 : 9781085605588
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (55 download)
Download or read book Increasing Exercise Among Middle School Students written by Christina Henning and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contrary to the recommendations of the United States Department of Health and Human Services' (2018) Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans , most youth in the United States do not exercise daily. This paper discussed the various physical, psychoemotional, social, and educational consequences that youth who do not engage in regular exercise are most likely to experience. Furthermore, the literature was reviewed to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive behavior group therapy, and exercise used as a weekly intervention with youth. The proposed 14-week CBT exercise group was designed to help students to increase their weekly activity level, to comprehend the various benefits that are gained from exercising, and to experience some of those benefits over time. The structure and details of the 14-week group were described, with attention given to sociocultural and professional, ethical issues. Last, a couple of the limitations and some of the implications of the proposed CBT-exercise group were discussed.
Author : Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309283140
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)
Download or read book Educating the Student Body written by Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Nadine Zillmann
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Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (92 download)
Download or read book Relationships Between Physical Activity, Self-perceptions and Physical Status in Adolescents and Adults written by Nadine Zillmann and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [Truncated abstract] Regular engagement in physical activity is proven to decrease the risk of numerous chronic diseases and to improve mental well-being. However, many children and adults around the world fail to engage in sufficient levels of activity required to produce health benefits, with reports showing physical activity levels still on the decline. Perhaps because of this increase in sedentary lifestyles, obesity has become one of the biggest public health threats in the 21st century. Furthermore, both obesity and physical inactivity are closely related to psychological health, and may play an important role in shaping self-perceptions and feeling of general well-being. '...' In the first study, physical status, physical activity levels, and social physique anxiety measures were obtained from an adolescent sample of 259 participants. Partial correlation analyses revealed that physical activity involvement was not directly linked with physical status; however, both factors were significantly associated with social physique anxiety, which suggested evidence of an indirect link between the two constructs. That is, analyses showed that poor physical status was associated with higher levels of physique anxiety, which in turn linked to low engagement in physical activity. In addition, age and gender effects emerged, revealing unique differences in the ways in which these three variables may be related. To cross-validate and further examine these relationships STUDY 2 extended the range of self-perception measures to include a multidimensional assessment of physical self-concept and a global self-esteem measure along with physique anxiety. These variables were assessed in a German adult sample (N = 229), again alongside measures of physical status and physical activity involvement. Consistent with STUDY 1, no direct link was found between physical status and levels of physical activity involvement. However, evidence of an indirect link did emerge as both variables were related to multiple dimensions of physical self-concept, thereby reinforcing and extending the findings from STUDY 1. Furthermore, age effects emerged for physical self-concept, which had not been confirmed in previous research on physical self-concept. STUDY 3 employed a longitudinal design and investigated changes in physical self-concept, global self-esteem and social physique anxiety before, during, and after participation in a 12-week weight management programme. Participants (N = 63) were assigned to one of three conditions: (1) cognitive-behavioural treatment only, (2) cognitive-behavioural treatment and exercise, and (3) non-treatment control. Statistical analyses revealed a small, but significant reduction in weight for members of both treatment groups. Relative to controls, both treatment groups also improved on a variety of physical self-concept dimensions. At the same time, however, significant group main effects suggested that a weight-loss program incorporating exercise involvement may provide physical self-concept benefits that go beyond those obtained with standard CBT regimes. Collectively, these studies add to the growing body of literature on the connections between physical activity, self-perceptions and physical status. They also highlight the importance of involvement in habitual physical activity throughout the lifespan. Findings are discussed with regards to their contribution to the extant literature, and applied implications, limitations, and future directions are considered.
Author : Christine L. Williams
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Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity written by Christine L. Williams and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, containing 24 papers and 19 poster papers, reviews the etiology and epidemiology of childhood obesity. It explores genetic and contributory environmental factors. It also describes recent research and educational efforts in prevention of the condition, including programmes aimed at high-risk minority populations.
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309133408
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Preventing Childhood Obesity written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2005-01-31 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's health has made tremendous strides over the past century. In general, life expectancy has increased by more than thirty years since 1900 and much of this improvement is due to the reduction of infant and early childhood mortality. Given this trajectory toward a healthier childhood, we begin the 21st-century with a shocking developmentâ€"an epidemic of obesity in children and youth. The increased number of obese children throughout the U.S. during the past 25 years has led policymakers to rank it as one of the most critical public health threats of the 21st-century. Preventing Childhood Obesity provides a broad-based examination of the nature, extent, and consequences of obesity in U.S. children and youth, including the social, environmental, medical, and dietary factors responsible for its increased prevalence. The book also offers a prevention-oriented action plan that identifies the most promising array of short-term and longer-term interventions, as well as recommendations for the roles and responsibilities of numerous stakeholders in various sectors of society to reduce its future occurrence. Preventing Childhood Obesity explores the underlying causes of this serious health problem and the actions needed to initiate, support, and sustain the societal and lifestyle changes that can reverse the trend among our children and youth.
Author : Anne C. Haddix
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195148975
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)
Download or read book Prevention Effectiveness written by Anne C. Haddix and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As public accountability has increased and resources have become scarcer, public health, like clinical medicine, has been forced to re-examine the benefits and costs of its activities. Decision and economic analysis are basic tools in carrying out that mission. These methods have become standard practice in clinical medicine and health services research. This book , now in its second edition, was written in an effort to apply and adapt that experience with public health situations.The book was originally written to introduce Centers for Disease Control and Prevention staff to the concepts of decision and economic analysis, to provide guidance on methods to maximize comparability of studios, and to provide access to frequently used reference information. It has been adapted to meet the needs of scientists and managers in state and local health departments and managed care organizations as well as students in schools of public health and clinicians for an introductory text --a text that shows how these methods can be applied in population-based practice, to facilitate better comparability of studies, and to solidify understanding of the scientific basis for use of these tools in decision making. Decision makers will learn how these studies are conducted so they can be critical consumers-- understanding the strengths and limitations- and apply findings to policy and practice.The second edition updates and expands upon the standard methodology for condcuting prevention effectiveness analyses. Each chapter has been revised or re-written. The chapters on measuring effectiveness, decision analysis, and making information useful for decision makers as well as several appendices are entirely new.
