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Abstract
Childhood obesity has emerged as a national epidemic − and one with serious short- and long-term personal health, medical system and economic consequences. The prevalence of obesity more than doubled among U.S. children ages 6 to 11 between 1980 and 2006, while the rate for those from ages 12 to 19 more than tripled. This study analyzes whether required physical education in elementary and/or middle school is associated with lower rates of obesity among U.S. high school students, with an emphasis on those living in Kentucky.
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
5-18-2010
Repository Citation
Gross, David A., "Policy Analysis: Is There a Relationship Between Required Physical Education in Lower Grades and Adolescent Obesity Rates? A Kentucky Case Study" (2010). Center of Excellence in Rural Health Presentations. 4.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ruralhealth_present/4
Notes/Citation Information
Presented at the National Rural Health Association’s 33rd Annual Rural Health Conference, May 18-21, 2010, in Savannah, GA.