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Effectiveness of a Participatory, School-Based Program to Promote Nutrition and Physical-Activity Among Urban Elementary School Students

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: The prevalence of obesity among children and adults has more than doubled since the 1970s, with prevalence even higher among low-income and minority youth (Wang & Beydoun, 2007;Ogden et al., 2010).Despite the increased rates among minority youth and the negative consequences associated with obesity, very few intervention programs have been conducted to improve their healthy lifestyles.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a

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Author: Demaree K. Bruck

Institution: University of Cincinnati

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

Funder: University of Cincinnati

OpenAlex ID: W2619557402

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Cites: 51

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