Variation in School Health Policies and Programs by Demographic Characteristics of US Schools, 2006

Balaji, Alexandra B.; Brener, Nancy D.; McManus, Tim

doi:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2010.00547.x

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“…Additionally, small districts may have fewer resources than large districts to address food marketing and promotion, and large school districts may provide more training and professional development opportunities for staff on school health topics, including strategies to promote more healthful foods and beverages. One study of school practices found that small schools had lower odds of having a school health council than large schools (22). School supports, such as a school health coordinator, the presence of a school health council, and a school health council with a diverse membership are associated with more implementation of strategies to promote healthful options (15).…”

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Differences in Food and Beverage Marketing Policies and Practices in US School Districts, by Demographic Characteristics of School Districts, 2012

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IntroductionFoods and beverages marketed in schools are typically of poor nutritional value. School districts may adopt policies and practices to restrict marketing of unhealthful foods and to promote healthful choices. Students’ exposure to marketing practices differ by school demographics, but these differences have not yet been examined by district characteristics.MethodsWe analyzed data from the 2012 School Health Policies and Practices Study to examine how food and beverage marketing and promotion policies and practices varied by district characteristics such as metropolitan status, size, and percentage of non-Hispanic white students.ResultsMost practices varied significantly by district size: a higher percentage of large districts than small or medium-sized districts restricted marketing of unhealthful foods and promoted healthful options. Compared with districts whose student populations were majority (>50%) non-Hispanic white, a higher percentage of districts whose student populations were minority non-Hispanic white (≤50% non-Hispanic white) prohibited advertising of soft drinks in school buildings and on school grounds, made school meal menus available to students, and provided families with information on school nutrition programs. Compared with suburban and rural districts, a higher percentage of urban districts prohibited the sale of soft drinks on school grounds and used several practices to promote healthful options. ConclusionPreliminary findings showing significant associations between district demographics and marketing policies and practices can be used to help states direct resources, training, and technical assistance to address food and beverage marketing and promotion to districts most in need of improvement.

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“…Yet, these services, because of easy access and lack of financial charges, could help provide access to care for racial and ethnic urban students and help reduce health care disparities. However, a recent analysis of the SHPPS data found that the higher the proportion of racial/ethnic minority students the less likely health services were offered to students in those schools [104]. …”

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Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Chronic Diseases of Youths and Access to Health Care in the United States

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Racial/ethnic minorities are 1.5 to 2.0 times more likely than whites to have most of the major chronic diseases. Chronic diseases are also more common in the poor than the nonpoor and this association is frequently mediated by race/ethnicity. Specifically, children are disproportionately affected by racial/ethnic health disparities. Between 1960 and 2005 the percentage of children with a chronic disease in the United States almost quadrupled with racial/ethnic minority youth having higher likelihood for these diseases. The most common major chronic diseases of youth in the United States are asthma, diabetes mellitus, obesity, hypertension, dental disease, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mental illness, cancers, sickle-cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, and a variety of genetic and other birth defects. This review will focus on the psychosocial rather than biological factors that play important roles in the etiology and subsequent solutions to these health disparities because they should be avoidable and they are inherently unjust. Finally, this review examines access to health services by focusing on health insurance and dental insurance coverage and access to school health services.

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“…Two national surveys have reported health disparities surrounding LWP implementation in schools. Schools with a higher percentage of minority youth were significantly less likely to have a SHC and a higher percentage of white students were positively associated with availability of physical activity facilities for community use, number of health services policies and programs, and not offering brand‐name fast foods . Examining the moderating role of health disparities in LWP implementation will inform federal, state, and school‐system officials when initiating programs and policies to promote LWP implementation.…”

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Implementation of Local Wellness Policies in Schools: Role of School Systems, School Health Councils, and Health Disparities

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Rubio

Eidel

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Journal of School Health

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Variation in School Health Policies and Programs by Demographic Characteristics of US Schools, 2006

Abstract: Although some categories of schools had fewer policies and programs in place, all had both strengths and weaknesses. Regardless of school characteristics, all schools have the potential to implement a quality school health program.

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Differences in Food and Beverage Marketing Policies and Practices in US School Districts, by Demographic Characteristics of School Districts, 2012

Differences in Food and Beverage Marketing Policies and Practices in US School Districts, by Demographic Characteristics of School Districts, 2012

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Chronic Diseases of Youths and Access to Health Care in the United States

Implementation of Local Wellness Policies in Schools: Role of School Systems, School Health Councils, and Health Disparities

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