Author : Sandra C. O'Meara
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
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Book Synopsis Potential Factors of Influence on Local Wellness Policies of Georgia Public School Systems by : Sandra C. O'Meara
Download or read book Potential Factors of Influence on Local Wellness Policies of Georgia Public School Systems written by Sandra C. O'Meara and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: This study analyzes local wellness policies of 176 Georgia public school systems. The purpose of the study was to analyze potential relationships between demographic characteristics of Georgia school systems and compliance with the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, as well as the strength of wellness policy goals in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, and other school-based activities. Methods: Demographic data from the Georgia Department of Education were used as independent variables. Compliance ratings and the strength of wellness policy goals were derived from an evaluation tool developed by a research team at Georgia State University's Institute of Public Health as part of a project contracted by the Georgia Department of Education. Analysis was conducted using Pearson's correlation (two-tailed), cross tabulation, and linear regression. Results: Statistically significant positive associations were found between academic performance and strength of overall wellness policy goals (p