Evaluating the Impact of an 8-Week Family-Focused E-Health Lifestyle Program for Adolescents: A Retrospective, Real-World Evaluation.

ABSTRACT: Background/objectives: Overweight and obesity in adolescents is a significant public health concern, yet limited interventions exist in Australia to promote healthy behavior change in families and young people. This retrospective, real-world evaluation aimed to describe the impact of an 8-week e-Health program (Think, Eat And Move, [TEAM]) on anthropometric, behavioral and wellbeing outcomes in adolescents. Methods: Eligible TEAM program participants were aged 13-17 years, resided in Central or Eastern Sydney, Australia, had overweight/obesity, were at risk of or had a chronic health condition and/or required healthy lifestyle support. Retrospective program data were used to assess the impact of TEAM on weight, height and BMI z-score, dietary intake, physical activity and wel

SUBMITTER: Hulland S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12655396 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature