Abstract
The purpose of this article is to describe the development of a new comprehensive preschool health education program, Healthy Start. It includes a 12-unit curriculum with topics in nutrition, safety, self-esteem, body parts, family relations, dental health and hygiene, environment, drug education, and violence prevention. The philosophy, framework, and content of the curriculum are based on contemporary educational and behavioral research as well as theoretical models regarding how children learn and how learning influences behavior.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 9-12 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Health Education |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1999 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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