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I did not see Richard claim that it was peer reviewed. In fact he said it was a news item. Biased? Probably. But so is the Washington Post, the Wall street Journal and the ever quoted New York Times... Valid?

Maybe. The note seems to indicate that a private research firm conducted the polling. My concern would be with the methodology of the researcher... not the news reporting organization.

Tyler Watson

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#147

Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:56:08 -0600

From: John Rohwer <j-rohwer@BETHEL.EDU>

Subject: Textbook Reviewers

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Colleagues-

Another colleague of mine and myself have co-authored a new Health Methods textbook. The publishing company with whom we have a contract requested that we submit the names of possible reviewers, which we did. After the publishers made contact with those potential reviewers it appeared that their schedules did not permit the time to engage in such a task. Since then, the publishing company editors again came to us for additional suggestions of potential reviewers.

If any of you are interested and have the time, would you please get back to me as soon as possible and then I will forward your name on to the publishing company staff. They will then follow-up with contacting you directly.

Thanks for your assistance.

John Rohwer

Bethel University

St. Paul, MN

651-638-6391 (0)

J-rohwer@bethel.edu

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#148

Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:18:55 -0500

From: Tanya Weigel <tawells@VT.EDU>

Subject: Willpower and nutrition

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Good Afternoon,

I manage a childhood obesity program where I teach students how to eat healthfully and be more physically active. One of my kids asked me how to control their cravings and how to have willpower when people offer them unhealthy foods (this is a 5th grader). I haven't been able to find many tools for teaching young kids about willpower and self-control. I was hoping someone on this listserv may have some resources.

In Good Health,

Tanya Weigel, MSEd, CHES

Health Educator

Hurt Park Healthy Living Program

Roanoke City Health Department

515 8th Street

Roanoke, VA 24016

(540) 857-7600 x224

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#149

Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:07:43 -0500

From: Penny Bailey <penny.bailey@TRHD.DST.NC.US>

Subject: Re: A word or two about religion and wellness

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I agree, having been prayed for, lied about and in general harassed for my religious views it is important in a country where we can take a stand that we do. One can take a stand for a choice of how we express our beliefs while respecting view of others.

I am reminded of the antidote "They came for my Jewish neighbor and I didn't speak out. They came for my black neighbor and I said nothing. They came for my elderly neighbor and then they came for my gay neighbor my voice was silent. Then they came for me and there was no one to speak out.

Don hit the nail on the head, the frustration and impatience is in-action.

My frustration is, that as health educators we are about prevention strategies and its clear we have numerous people, particularly in higher ed, that have clout. Why are we not taking action, possibly legislatively to assure health educators are seen as the required ingredient to healthy change in community and pay commensurate with the skills needed.

What are we doing to assure that the with health reform coming down the pike, programs require professional health educators not French teachers or social workers.

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#150

Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:17:13 -0500

From: "Clark, Jeffrey K." <jclark@BSU.EDU>

Subject: Re: HEDIR-L Digest - 15 Jan 2008 to 16 Jan 2008 (#2008-17)

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I am writing ask those who teach an environment health class to provide your top three recommended textbooks. Thanks in advance.

You can respond direct to me at jclark@bsu.edu

Jeffrey K. Clark, HSD, FASHA

Professor

Dept. of Physiology and Health Science

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 47306

(765) 285-8350

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#147

Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:53:02 -0500

From: "James A. Smith" <jsmith@NORTHMONTSCHOOLS.COM>

Subject: Re: Willpower and nutrition

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www.northmontschools.com/hs/athletics/Volleyball/Volleyball.htm

Tayna:

There is a new online product that does do what you are looking for. It

is an online nutrition and fitness program that has over 100 educational

lessons, nutritional and fitness games, and educational material. I think

this is a product in that will further educate the young students to make

healthier choice. We have the product for our school system K-12. Our

kids K-12 enjoy this learning tool. I have even used the material for

adults.

The product is Fit City - You can find it at. www.fitcityonline.com. You

do need a password for this product. Contact person would be Mike

McCloskey 937-743-0361. I am sure he will give you a trial period so you

can view this and see if this product might help you.

Good Health.

Jim Smith

Health / Physical Education Department

Varsity Volleyball Coach

Varsity Assistant Baseball

OAHPERD Health Vice President

937-832-6681

JSmith@Northmontschools.com

Jim.Smith@wright.edu

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#148

Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:36:48 -0500

From: "Buhi, Eric" <ebuhi@HEALTH.USF.EDU>

Subject: Call for reviewers

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As guest editor, I am seeking reviewers of manuscripts submitted to the

2008 Eta Sigma Gamma Student Monograph. This is a one-time service

commitment and your contribution to the profession would be valued

tremendously.

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Please contact me at ebuhi@health.usf.edu if you are interested.

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-Eric

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Eric R. Buhi, MPH, PhD, CHES

Assistant Professor

Department of Community and Family Health

College of Public Health

University of South Florida

13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 56

Tampa, Florida 33612

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