Overcoming Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence - A Guide for School Leaders (Paperback, Annotated edition)

`Makes a distinct contribution to the field with the timeliness of the subject matter, the severity and demands of the issue addressed, and the need for more work resources addressing this subject' - Stephanie Slowik, School Counsellor, West Lake Elementary School, Boca Raton, FL This clear, authoritative overview by an educator and a physician helps principals navigate their way through many contradictory recommendations confronting them The authors provide a targeted discussion of the 'do's,' 'don'ts,' and 'can'ts' that school leaders need to know when creating and implementing new school policies for wellness, nutrition, fitness, and health. Student surveys and annotated guides to the best research accompany core chapters on: - Dealing with childhood obesity in schools and society - Facilitating the principal's role as agent of change - Understanding the barriers that interfere with change - Developing school action plans for wellness, fitness, and stress reduction Principals will find Overcoming Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence a timely resource for understanding and evaluating the challenges inherent in dealing with this growing health issue in schools and society.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2006
First published:	November 2006
Authors:	Donald Schumacher • J. Allen Queen
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	168
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4129-1666-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Dietetics & nutrition
LSN:	1-4129-1666-6
Barcode:	9781412916660

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