School-based Programs: Lessons Learned from CATCH, Planet Health, and Not-On-Tobacco

• Main Authors: Adele L. Franks, MD (Author), Steven H. Kelder, PhD (Author), Geri A. Dino, PhD (Author), Kimberly A. Horn, EdD, MSW (Author), Steven L. Gortmaker, MS, PhD (Author), Jean L. Wiecha, PhD (Author), Eduardo J. Simoes, MD, MSc, MPH (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Establishing healthy habits in youth can help prevent many chronic health problems later in life that are attributable to unhealthy eating, sedentary lifestyle, and overweight. For this reason, many public health professionals are interested in working with school systems to reach children in school...