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Text Box: State Requirements for
Coordinated School Health

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YRBS
Frequently Asked Questions

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is given to middle school and high school students to assess the health risk behaviors among adolescents. It monitors priority health-risk behaviors and the prevalence of obesity and asthma among youth and young adults. The YRBSS includes a national school-based survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state, territorial, tribal, and local surveys conducted by state, territorial, and local education and health agencies and tribal governments. The CDC has used this survey since 1990 to assess the health risks of our youth The following health risks are assessed:
· Behaviors that result in intentional injuries (violence to self and others)

· Alcohol use

· Drug use

· Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries (accidents)

· Tobacco use

· Unhealthy dietary behaviors

· Inadequate physical activity

Mile Run/Walk
Frequently Asked Questions

The mile run/walk is a measure of fitness and the cardio-respiratory system. This measure is appropriate for preadolescents. The TNCSH evaluation measures students in grades 2,4,6,8, and HS.

         Body Mass Index
         BMI
              Frequently Asked Questions
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is intended to be a reliable method to indicate total body fat. The BMI score is valid for men and women but there are limitations. In particular, for athletes and others who have a muscular build, the BMI score may incorrectly indicate a higher level of fat than is actually the case given that muscle weighs more than fat. Likewise, the BMI score may underestimate body fat in older persons who have lost muscle mass.