A School-Based Program for Overweight and Obese Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the dramatic increase in adolescent overweight and obesity, models are needed for implementing weight management treatment through readily accessible venues. We evaluated the acceptability and efficacy of a school-based intervention consisting of school nurse-delivered counseling and an afterschool exercise program in improving diet, activity, and body mass index (BMI) among overweight and obese adolescents.

Methods

A pair-matched cluster-randomized controlled school-based trial was conducted in which 8 public high schools were randomized to either a 12-session school nurse-delivered cognitive-behavioral counseling intervention plus school-based after school exercise program, or 12-session nurse contact with weight management information (control). Overweigh

SUBMITTER: Pbert L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5033122 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature