Physical Activity and Nutrition Intervention for Middle Schoolers (Move More, Get More): Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Study.
JMIR Res Protoc
; 11(5): e37126, 2022 May 04.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1875299
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Physical activity and nutrition behaviors are important to reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity. Previous research has identified school-based interventions as effective strategies to improve physical activity and nutrition. However, the results are often mixed, and middle schoolers are an under-studied population.OBJECTIVE:
Our study aims to fill this gap by developing an after-school intervention to increase physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption that is influenced by national guidelines and formative research.METHODS:
This study was an after-school, quasi-experimental study spanning 9 months. Enrollment began in September 2021 and continued on a rolling basis through February 2022. Weekly, middle schoolers were offered 2-3 physical activity sessions and 1 produce kit. Physical activity was measured using accelerometers and questionnaires. Nutrition behaviors were assessed using questionnaires, and physical literacy was assessed using researcher observations. Follow-up data collection occurred in December 2021 and in April 2022. Difference scores will be calculated and analyzed for each outcome variable.RESULTS:
The intervention started in September 2021 and will conclude in May 2022. Published study results are expected in late 2022.CONCLUSIONS:
An increase in physical literacy, physical activity, and fruit and vegetable consumption is expected. If successful, future studies will focus on reach and sustainability. Lastly, this study may serve as a model for improving health outcomes in middle schools. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/37126.
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Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
JMIR Res Protoc
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
37126
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