Effects of a Theory-Based Education Program to Prevent Overweightness in Primary School Children

Effects of a Theory-Based Education Program to Prevent Overweightness in Primary School Children

The effectiveness of the “Extra Fit!” (EF!) education program in promoting healthy diet and physical activity to prevent and reduce overweightness among primary school children aged 9 to 11 was evaluated. A randomized controlled design was carried out in 45 primary schools (n = 1112) in the Netherla...

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Main Authors: Paul L. Kocken, Anne-Marie Scholten, Ellen Westhoff, Brenda P. H. De Kok, Elisabeth M. Taal, R. Alexandra Goldbohm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
overweight
primary school children
education program
RCT
nutrition
physical activity
behavioral determinants
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/1/12

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