Abstract

Childhood overweight and obesity in the United States are significant health problems that have a negative impact on a child's physical and psychological well-being and that generate an extra financial burden for those affected due to health care costs. The current evidence-base for treatment of childhood overweight and obesity recommends a moderate- to high-intensity healthy lifestyle program of physical activity, healthy diet, and behavioral modification. The purpose of this descriptive, multi-method inquiry was to identify the perceived barriers to a healthy lifestyle for a population of elementary school students, ages 6 to 13 years, as the basis for the development of a school-based, population-specific healthy lifestyle program.

Mary M. Moore

Author Details

Mary M. Moore, DNP, RN, FNP-BC

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Obesity Prevention and Control, Children, Healthy Lifestyle

Advisor

Marcia M. Rachel

Second Advisor

Jennifer C. Robinson

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Degree Year

2012

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2012-08-14

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