Critique Of An Article Aimed At Obesity Prevention Within...

A critique of an article aimed at obesity prevention within preschool children (aged 3-6 years old) An article, published by ‘Health Promotion Journal of Australia’ discussed the results of a 10-month study focused on improving ‘Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS), increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, and reducing the consumption of unhealthy snacks’ (Zask et al. 2012, p. 10) within 18 community preschools of 3-6 year olds. Our perception of healthy eating is formed at an early age, and by commencing an early healthy eating and physical activity plan it will provide children with a good basis for adulthood. The aim of the study has been achieved by increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and improving FMS which has led to a decrease in the children’s body mass index (BMI), an increase in fruit and vegetable serves in children’s lunchboxes, and improved physical activity skills (Zask et al. 2012, p. 13). The study has tried to minimise discrepancies in the data collected by using the same researchers to collect the data/measurements and by ensuring the control and intervention group were similar in socioeconomic status (Zask et al. 2012, p. 11). I felt the study was unable to monitor the fruit and vegetables consumed and physical activity, out of preschool hours. This information was obtained via a parent survey, which may be inaccurate, therefore may have impacted on the data collected. Overall I felt, the study has achieved its goal of promoting healthy eatingShow MoreRelatedFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 PagesOSHA Punitive Actions 317 OSHA: A Resource f or Employers 320 Areas of Emphasis 320 Education and Training 320 Assisting Employers in Developing a Safer Workplace 323 Management Commitment and Employee Involvement 323 Worksite Analysis 323 Hazard Prevention and Control 324 Retirement Benefits 297 WORKPLACE ISSUES: Flying High No More: Airline Pensions Crash and Burn 298 Defined Benefit Plans 299 Defined Contribution Plans 299 Money Purchase Pension Plans 299 Profit-Sharing Plans 299 IndividualRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesPrinter/Binder: Courier/Kendallville Cover Printer: Courier/Kendalville Text Font: 10.5/12 ITC New Baskerville Std Credits and acknowledgments borrowed from other sources and reproduced, with permission, in this textbook appear on the appropriate page within text. Copyright  © 2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005 by Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Prentice Hall. All rights reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America. This publication is protected by Copyright, and permission should be obtained