Exploring the implementation and theory of a school-based diet and active lifestyle intervention among primary school children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Guided by Kincaid's ideation metatheory, the Promoting hEalthy Diet and Active Lifestyle (PEDAL), a school-based intervention, was developed. The central tenets of ideation consist of three psychosocial domains (cognitive, emotional, and social) that are assumed to influence behavior cumulatively. This study explored the implementation of two components of PEDAL and how ideation factors influenced diet and active lifestyle behaviors.

Methods

Following the conduct of two out of four intervention components (a series of interactive in-class lessons and actionable home activities), six focus group discussions were conducted with students (n = 16) and teachers (n = 7). Audio-recorded data were extracted as expanded notes and analyzed using the applied th

SUBMITTER: Chan CMJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12745290 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature