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February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This study estimates the minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity various school and community policy changes could support among youth.
September 25, 2009 | Issue Brief
Kids who are active and fit tend to perform better in the classroom.
July 6, 2011 | Story
Gamble concluded that the problem of childhood obesity in the Mississippi Delta was considerable.
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
School fitness attainment is found to be an indicator of schools performing higher academically.
September 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Trained observers and physical education teachers provide insight into areas of concern and opportunities to improve fitness testing.
March 24, 2011 | Program Result
Researchers at the Cooper Institute in Dallas report there are small but consistently positive associations between fitness and academic achievement.
August 25, 2009 | Story
The relative strength of physical activity policies for elementary-, middle- and high-school students.
November 11, 2008 | Program Result
Researchers with the Health Policy Tracking Service of Netscan iPublishing identified, analyzed, monitored and reported on state legislative, regulatory and policy initiatives focused on child and adolescent nutrition, physical activity and obesity.
September 27, 2012 | Evaluation
In 2007, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded Nemours Health and Prevention Services a grant to monitor implementation of healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices in schools and child-care settings.
August 1, 2010 | Report
While policies have improved, many guidelines for competitive foods and beverages do not comply with federal mandate or national standards.