"Pause-2-Play": a pilot schoolbased obesity prevention program

Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil

Gregory Killough²  Danielle Battram¹  Joanne Kurtz¹  Gillian Mandich¹  Laura Francis¹  Meizi He¹ 

[1] ,Carlington Community and Health ServicesOttawa ON

关键词: Obesity;    Students;    Behaviour;    Obesidade;    Estudantes;    Comportamento;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1519-38292010000300003

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

OBJECTIVES: "Pause-2-Play" is an obesity prevention program targeting screen-related sedentary behaviours and increasing physical activity among elementary school students. The program consisted of a Behavioural Modification Curriculum and a Health Promoting Afterschool Program. This pilot study reports program feasibility, practicability, and impact. METHODS: the 12-week pilot program was implemented with 32 grade five and six students. Program feasibility and practicability were assessed using a qualitative approach. Intervention effects were assessed by comparing pre-post changes in BMI, body composition, fitness scores, screen time, and cognitive variables related to screening viewing behaviours. RESULTS: "Pause-2-Play" was perceived as a useful, fun program with numerous benefits including: children trying new snacks, feeling fitter and better about one's own body shape, and becoming more aware of a healthy lifestyle. The intervention resulted in a statistically significant reduction in percent body fat and an increase in fat-free mass index in overweight children; a decrease in waist circumference and an increase in fat-free mass index were observed in normal weight children. The intervention also statistically improved fitness scores in both normal weight and overweight children. CONCLUSIONS: "Pause-2-Play" was feasible, practical, and favourably changed body composition and fitness level.

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