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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2018.9.4.387

A Study on the Necessity of School Curriculum Development for Obesity Prevention in Students of Mountainous Region in the United States  

Cho, Ki-Bum (Division of Sport Science, Hanyang University)
Kim, Seung-Yong (Major in Physical Education, Graduate School of Education, Donga University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.9, no.4, 2018 , pp. 387-395 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose was to examine the association between healthy weight and physical activity, screen time, and nutrition based on community characteristics in mountainous region. The sample consisted 1,620 middle school students in West Virginia, the United States. A logistic regression and in-depth interview were conducted. Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity and consumption of vegetables and fruits were associated with healthy weight, while screen time was not associated with healthy weight. Regional limitations may cause that students had too much exposure to screen time and should be minimized by using school facilities during weekend. In particular, schools need to provide regular health seminars and parents education to overcome regional isolation and slow internet speed. Therefore, it suggests the cooperation between schools and parents may be required in order for students to be healthy in mountainous region.
Keywords
Mountainous Region; Physical Activity; Screen Time; Nutrition; Middle School Students;
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