Obesity has become one of this country's most significant nutritional diseases. The prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity has steadily increased over the past 20 years. The risk of developing health probl...
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Obesity has become one of this country's most significant nutritional diseases. The prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity has steadily increased over the past 20 years. The risk of developing health problems increases as the obese child becomes an obese adolescent and adult. The 1997 Youth Risk Behavior Survey reports adolescents participate in behaviors that put them at risk for obesity. The recognition of these unhealthy behaviors among our youth has led to the need for early intervention. The Coordinated School Health Program is a mechanism to address adolescent obesity at the school-age level. This program includes an organized set of policies, procedures, and activities intended to protect and promote the health and well-being of students and staff. The eight components of a Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) include school health services, a healthy school environment, comprehensive school health education, counseling and guidance, physical education, food service, worksite health promotion, and the integration of school and community. This paper describes integration of prevention and treatment strategies for adolescent obesity for each of the eight components of a CSHP.
This is the third in a series of three articles devoted to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the National Association of School Nurses 1998-2001 Strategic Plan and how it relates to the practice of sc...
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This is the third in a series of three articles devoted to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the National Association of School Nurses 1998-2001 Strategic Plan and how it relates to the practice of school nursing. Information regarding the extent to which each of the seven goals in the Strategic Plan has been met, and the future efforts in developing the 2001-2004 Strategic Plan will be reviewed. Areas of focus of the new NASN leaders and the priorities of the NASN management and Board of Directors will shape the future goals of the organization. The new definition of the practice of school nursing, the NASN Mission Statement, and the current Strategic Plan goals will drive the development of the next Strategic Plan. NASN leaders have a firm grasp on the future direction of the organization and are available and responsive to assist individual members and state affiliates in managing change and empowering school nurses to meet the challenges of the future.
A health survey developed to profile high school students for the purpose of assisting in program planning emphasized everyday health behaviors instead of focusing on high-risk behaviors (e.g., drinking, drugs, safety...
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A health survey developed to profile high school students for the purpose of assisting in program planning emphasized everyday health behaviors instead of focusing on high-risk behaviors (e.g., drinking, drugs, safety, or sexuality). The questionnaire was a voluntary 20-item survey that could be completed during a 15-minute homeroom period. A total of 1,401 students completed the questionnaire. Findings were shared with students, teachers, staff, and parents. Teachers and staff members were given a prepared response sheet that addressed each of the concerns identified. They were encouraged to have discussions about these behaviors with students during the homeroom period, as time and interest allowed. Response to the survey has been very positive, and a number of changes have been incorporated into the school health program as a result of the findings. One of these changes is a teen clinic that opened in April 1999. The findings also proved very useful in facilitating awareness of student behaviors and assisted in identifying ways the school nurse could assist students in improving their health and well-being.
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