Secondary school health education related to nutrition and physical activity--selected sites, United States, 2004.

From: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report | Date: August 4, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Eating a healthful diet and engaging in physical activity have important health benefits for youths (1,2), such as reducing overweight, a condition that affected 17% of those aged 12-19 years during 2003-2004 (3). School health education that includes information about nutrition and physical activity is an important component of a comprehensive approach to improving dietary behavior, reducing sedentary behavior, and increasing physical activity among youths. A previous study suggested that professional development for health education teachers helps ensure the quality of health ...

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