Overweight and obesity Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
An educational program was developed and implemented in the biology and physical education lessons. These lessons aimed at increasing awareness and behavioural changes concerning energy intake, consum
and energy output i.e. physical activity and sedentary behaviours. In addition, schools were advised on modifying the canteens, and requested to provide additional physical education classes in order
Sponsors
The Netherlands Heart Foundation (NHF) (The Netherlands)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Dutch adolescent boys and girls aged 12 - 14 years attending pre-vocational education
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: No exclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Weight, height, and body composition (based on waist, arm, and thigh circumferences, and four skinfolds: triceps, biceps, subscapular, supra iliac), dietary behaviour (by questionnaires focusing on snacking and soft drinks), physical activity (by questionnaire in the whole group, and in a subgroup by accelerometers) and physical inactivity (by questionnaire). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Cognitions and intention (awareness, attitude, subjective norms, descriptive norms, self-efficacy - by questionnaire) related to recommended physical activity levels and dietary behaviours 2. Intention towards reaching a more favourable energy-balance 3. Compliance and appraisal of trial components (all by questionnaire) 4. Aerobic fitness by the 20 m shuttle run-test | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed