Stakeholder perceptions of health and nutrition policy and practice in a large suburban high school
Abstract
The goal of this qualitative study is to describe the perceptions of student, faculty, and parent stakeholders on school wellness practices and knowledge of a newly-implemented school health and nutrition policy. The setting is one diverse, suburban high school of 2000 students, 181 faculty members, and 30 active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) parents. Stakeholder attitudes and experiences with health and nutrition are captured by a faculty survey, field notes of on-site observations, focus groups, and semi-structured, individualized interviews. The significance of this study is rooted in the rich description of how the constituents of one school acknowledge and address overweight, obesity, health, nutrition, and related issues. Study findings suggest needs for better policy communication, increased stakeholder involvement, the creation of a wellness council, and meaningful professional development opportunities for faculty. Ultimately, these findings inform the educational leadership of the school and contribute to the knowledge base on health and nutrition policy development, implementation, and practice.
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Tulane Ganges Jackson,
"Stakeholder perceptions of health and nutrition policy and practice in a large suburban high school"
(January 1, 2009).
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Paper AAI3354332.
http://repository.upenn.edu/dissertations/AAI3354332
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