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Physical Activity and Nutrition Intervention for Middle Schoolers (Move More, Get More): Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Study.
- Source :
- JMIR Research Protocols; May2022, Vol. 11 Issue 5, p1-8, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: Physical activity and nutrition behaviors are important to reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity. Previous research has identified school-based interventions as effective strategies to improve physical activity and nutrition. However, the results are often mixed, and middle schoolers are an under-studied population. Objective: Our study aims to fill this gap by developing an after-school intervention to increase physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption that is influenced by national guidelines and formative research. Methods: This study was an after-school, quasi-experimental study spanning 9 months. Enrollment began in September 2021 and continued on a rolling basis through February 2022. Weekly, middle schoolers were offered 2-3 physical activity sessions and 1 produce kit. Physical activity was measured using accelerometers and questionnaires. Nutrition behaviors were assessed using questionnaires, and physical literacy was assessed using researcher observations. Follow-up data collection occurred in December 2021 and in April 2022. Difference scores will be calculated and analyzed for each outcome variable. Results: The intervention started in September 2021 and will conclude in May 2022. Published study results are expected in late 2022. Conclusions: An increase in physical literacy, physical activity, and fruit and vegetable consumption is expected. If successful, future studies will focus on reach and sustainability. Lastly, this study may serve as a model for improving health outcomes in middle schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PHYSICAL activity
MIDDLE schools
ACCELEROMETERS
YOUTHS' attitudes
QUESTIONNAIRES
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19290748
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- JMIR Research Protocols
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 157620115
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2196/37126