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Needs Assessment Results for Nutrition and Physical Activity Integration into Special Education

Needs Assessment Results for Nutrition and Physical Activity Integration into Special Education PDF Author: Chelsey Slattery
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3668644489
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 14

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Academic Paper from the year 2018 in the subject Health - Nutritional Science, grade: N/A, , language: English, abstract: Background: Individuals with disabilities tend to have a higher prevalence of overweight compared to their non-disabled peers. Thus, emphasizing the need for effective interventions to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Methods: An online survey tool was sent to special education teachers across 5 school districts to identify the need for and barriers to integrating nutrition and physical activity resources into their classrooms. Results: Of the teachers that were surveyed, 90% reported that their students receive too little nutrition education. The top barriers that were identified as obstacles for more fully integrating nutrition into their classrooms included; time within the school day, lack of resources/materials, and funding. Conclusions: Special education teachers and their students need access to resources that provide opportunities for nutrition and health-related interventions. Research is needed to identify effective interventions aimed at reducing the number of overweight and individuals with disabilities.