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Healthy Youths, Healthy Communities; A community based obesity prevention study in secondary school students.

A 3-year study in secondary school children of a multi-strategy, community intervention promoting healthy eating and physical activity compared to no specific interventions on changes in body size and composition.

Sponsor

Deakin University

Enrollment

6,000 participants

Start Date

Jul 1, 2005

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Adolescent overweight Obesity

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 13 YearssMax Age: 19 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This community-based study aims to prevent obesity in secondary school students through programs promoting healthy eating and physical activity. It is for students aged 13 to 19 in selected schools. Participants take part in health education activities and have their body measurements taken over time.

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Interventions

Interventions are multiple strategies over 3 years within secondary schools and the community to build the community's capacity to promote healthy eating and physical activity. Examples include school food policies, improving school food service, within school and after school physical activity programs, training of teachers, students and community leaders as coordinators, curriculum on healthy eating and physical activities, social marketing, incorporating programs into local government strategic plans.