Background The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.9 million deaths
worldwide are attributable to physical inactivity and at least 2.6 million deaths are a result of …

Background A number of school‐based policies or practices have been found to be effective
in improving child diet and physical activity, and preventing excessive weight gain, tobacco …

Background Physical activity among children and adolescents is associated with lower
adiposity, improved cardio‐metabolic health, and improved fitness. Worldwide, fewer than …

Regular physical activity is linked to enhanced health and to reduced risk for all-cause
mortality and the development of many chronic diseases in adults. However, many US …

Sex education in the United States is limited in both its content and the measures used to
collect data on what is taught. The risk-reduction framework that guides the teaching of sex …

In the National Action Plan for Comprehensive School Health Education, representatives
from over 40 health, education, and social service organizations viewed education and …

School break times provide a daily opportunity for children to be active; however, research
indicates this time is underutilized. Reasons for low children's playground activity levels …

Physical activity levels begin to decline in childhood and continue falling throughout
adolescence, with girls being at greatest risk for inactivity. Schools are ideal settings for …

Background. The measurement of program implementation and policy adoption is an
essential evaluation component of any health intervention program. Data on program …

Given the evidence of the value of recess for children and teachers, what can educators,
schools, and districts do to promote this critical aspect of the education of the whole child …