Impact of the intervention program "JolinchenKids - fit and healthy in daycare" on energy balance related-behaviors: results of a cluster controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the multi-component health promotion program, JolinchenKids - fit and healthy in daycare, designed to promote physical activity (PA), healthy eating, and mental wellbeing among 3- to 6-year-old preschoolers. METHODS:For this cluster controlled trial, 62 daycare facilities (DFs) from thirteen different federal states in Germany were recruited (31 intervention, 31 control DFs). Outcome measures were children's habitual PA, fruits and vegetable consumption, consumption of unsweetened beverages and snacks with parents as raters. Study nurses assessed children's body composition and motor skills. Data was collected at baseline and 12 months later. To track adherence to the implementation of intervention modules at individual DF groups, an imp

SUBMITTER: Steenbock B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6852984 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature