Thursday, November 8, 2012

Send the obese children to the school psychologist for an intervention?

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-school-psychologists-key-role-obesity.html


School psychologists can play key role in reducing obesity, raising scores


"Based on research conducted by educational psychology doctoral student Scott McCarthy for his dissertation, the study, "The Link Between Obesity and Academics: School Psychologists' Role in Collaborative Prevention," outlines for educators what McCarthy calls a "practical and sustainable" plan for school psychologists like himself to implement interventions such as increased regular physical activity and nutrition education that, among other benefits, can help improve academic achievement."


Read more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-school-psychologists-key-role-obesity.html#jCp

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