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Exploring Community Resources and Readiness in Relation to Childhood Obesity Prevention in Rural Western America

Creator:

Kunkle, Deanna and John, Deborah

Abstract:

Childhood obesity is a nationwide concern of which rural, urban, and suburban communities must be aware in order to take action. The goal for the research project, GROW Healthy Kids and Communities (GROW HKC), is to prevent childhood obesity in rural communities through the use of participatory action research and...

Resource Type:

Poster
Contribution of physical education to the overall physical activity behavior of children

Creator:

Wilson, Wesley J.

Abstract:

The benefits of physical activity (PA) are well established (USDDHS, 2008). Concern over the high rate of childhood obesity, however, has highlighted the emphasis of PA. Yet, children and adolescents are not obtaining the recommended amount of PA (CDC, 2011). Physical education (PE) has been recognized as an important source...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
The First Lady and the American Parent: A Rhetorical Examination of Michelle Obama’s Use of Metaphor to Combat Childhood Obesity

Creator:

Puls, Brittany Acacia

Abstract:

First Ladies have performed a variety of public and private roles, from presidential escort, hostess, and social advocate to policy maker and presidential advisor. The nature of the position has always been both traditional and gendered, greatly influencing each First Lady's performance. Due to the changing role of women in...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis