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OVERCOMING OBESITY IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
A GUIDE FOR SCHOOL LEADERS |
| By: |
Donald Schumacher, J. Allen Queen |
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Paperback |
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£23.99 |
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£21.59 |
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£2.40 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1412916666 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781412916660 |
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| Publisher: |
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Pub. date: |
2 November, 2006 |
| Edition: |
Annotated edition |
| Pages: |
168 |
| Description: |
This authoritative guide discusses the "do's," "don'ts," and "can'ts" that school leaders must consider when creating and implementing new school policies for wellness, nutrition, fitness, and health. |
| Synopsis: |
`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, FLThis 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 reductionPrincipals 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. |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
SAGE Publications Inc |
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Returnable |
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