School-based Programs: Lessons Learned from CATCH, Planet Health, and Not-On-Tobacco

School-based Programs: Lessons Learned from CATCH, Planet Health, and Not-On-Tobacco

Establishing healthy habits in youth can help prevent many chronic health problems later in life that are attributable to unhealthy eating, sedentary lifestyle, and overweight. For this reason, many public health professionals are interested in working with school systems to reach children in school...

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Main Authors: Adele L. Franks, MD, Steven H. Kelder, PhD, Geri A. Dino, PhD, Kimberly A. Horn, EdD, MSW, Steven L. Gortmaker, MS, PhD, Jean L. Wiecha, PhD, Eduardo J. Simoes, MD, MSc, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2007-04-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
school-based programs
CATCH
Planet Health
Not-On-Tobacco
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/apr/06_0105.htm

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