Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 45, Issue 3, Supplement , Pages S82-S90 , September 2009

Senate Bill 42: Implementation and Impact on Physical Activity in Middle Schools

  • Cristina S. Barroso, Dr.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Hispanic Health Research Center, Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living, University of Texas School of Public Health, Brownsville Regional Campus, Brownsville, Texas
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Cristina S. Barroso, Dr.PH., Division of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas at Houston, School of Public Health, Brownsville Regional Campus, 80 Fort Brown, RAHC Bldg., Brownsville, TX 78520.
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  • Steven H. Kelder, Ph.D., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living, University of Texas School of Public Health, Austin Regional Campus, Austin, Texas
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  • Andrew E. Springer, Dr.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living, University of Texas School of Public Health, Austin Regional Campus, Austin, Texas
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  • Carolyn L. Smith, B.S.

      Affiliations

    • Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living, University of Texas School of Public Health, Austin Regional Campus, Austin, Texas
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  • Nalini Ranjit, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living, University of Texas School of Public Health, Austin Regional Campus, Austin, Texas
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  • Christopher Ledingham, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, Texas
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  • Deanna M. Hoelscher, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., C.N.S.

      Affiliations

    • Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living, University of Texas School of Public Health, Austin Regional Campus, Austin, Texas

Received 4 February 2009 ,Accepted 18 June 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.06.017

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 45, Issue 3, Supplement , Pages S82-S90 , September 2009

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