Community-Engaged Interventions on Diet, Activity, and Weight Outcomes in U.S. Schools

Krishnaswami, Janani; Martinson, Marty; Wakimoto, Patricia; Anglemeyer, Andrew

doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2012.02.031

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“…25 That comparison communities reported progress in all areas assessed by the FAQ, despite being asked not to, is also significant. Self-assessment has proven a strong driver of positive change in similar studies, [27][28][29] although it is also possible that changes reflect testing effects or reporting biases.…”

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“…12 The literature suggests that interventions that promote community ownership along the research process can enhance an intervention's acceptability, compatibility, and ultimate success. 27,32,33 In keeping with this bottom-up approach, specific changes were not prescribed to HFBS communities; rather, communities were free to pursue changes consistent with their own priorities, stage of readiness, and capacity to implement change. As a result, changes were reported across areas not assessed in this study, ranging from implementing food policy for children's programs and staff meetings to addressing food security (e.g., building community gardens).…”

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An Intervention To Enhance the Food Environment in Public Recreation and Sport Settings: A Natural Experiment in British Columbia, Canada

2015

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This is the first large, controlled study to examine the impact of an intervention to improve recreation and sport facility food environments. HFBS communities increased their self-rated capacity to provide healthy foods, healthy vending product offerings, and food policies to a greater extent than comparison communities. Recreation and sport settings are a priority setting for supporting healthy dietary behaviors among children.

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An Intervention To Enhance the Food Environment in Public Recreation and Sport Settings: A Natural Experiment in British Columbia, Canada

2015

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“…These same persons are eating more processed foods and foods that are low in fiber and fresh fruits and vegetables, potentially leading to both poor nutrition and obesity [56]. Lastly, physical activity is becoming less rigorous and young people are participating more and more in hobbies that promote a sedentary lifestyle, such as video-gaming, which may contribute to obesity [57]. It seems quite possible that these changes in such modifiable risk factors as diet, activity, and obesity in a key young age group could be leading to a major shift in the demographics of colorectal cancer in the future.…”

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Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer

Peterson¹

2015

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In this review, modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors that contribute to development of colorectal cancer are discussed, exploring the role of genetics and heritable colon cancer syndromes along with medical comorbidities that influence risk. Socioeconomic factors that contribute to colorectal cancer risk are explored along with various health-related behavioral patterns such as obesity, smoking, and diet. Recent data suggesting changes in the incidence of colorectal cancer in the last decade is also reviewed. The rationale for a long-term population-based exploration of these issues is laid out to identify areas in which intervention can promote healthy behaviors, avoid disease, and optimize treatments.

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“…Obese children have an increased risk of developing obesity-related chronic diseases into adulthood [2,3]. Community-based, family-centered obesity prevention/treatment initiatives have been shown to be effective in reducing body mass index (BMI) and improving healthy habits in children if implemented with high intensity and sufficient duration [4,5]. …”

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The Effectiveness of a Family-Centered Childhood Obesity Intervention at the YMCA: A Pilot Study

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Objective Community-based, family-centered obesity prevention/treatment initiatives have been shown to be effective in reducing body mass index (BMI) and improving healthy habits in children if implemented with high intensity and sufficient duration. Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 Program (5-2-1-0) was incorporated into family-centered, monthly physical activity classes and cooking classes over six months delivered by Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) staff. We hypothesized that implementation of this intervention would improve 5-2-1-0 knowledge attainment, increase healthy behavior (based on 5- 2-1-0 curriculum), and improve BMI and waist circumference measurements in children. Methods Children attending YMCA summer camps in Rochester, MN, during 2016 were recruited via study packets mailed to their families. Height, weight, and waist circumference measurements as well as the results of the Modified Healthy Habits Survey and the 5-2-1-0 Knowledge Acquisition Survey were recorded for each participating child at baseline and 6-month follow-up. The intervention group received monthly healthy habit reminder emails, and was invited to monthly evening cooking and physical activity classes for 7 sessions over a 6-month period. Results Fifteen families in the intervention group attended classes. Of those, 13 families regularly participated in (attended at least 5 out of 7) both the monthly physical activity and cooking classes. The children in the intervention group had a significant improvement in the number of Knowledge Acquisition Survey questions answered correctly (p<0.001), while there was no improvement in the control group. As compared to children in the control group, there was no significant change in BMI or waist circumference or healthy habits in the intervention group. Conclusion Our study findings indicate that our intervention resulted in improved knowledge about healthy habits, but did not significantly impact healthy habits or BMI. Potential reasons for this were the small sample size and the attenuated length and/or intensity of the intervention.

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Community-Engaged Interventions on Diet, Activity, and Weight Outcomes in U.S. Schools

Cited by 56 publications

References 53 publications

An Intervention To Enhance the Food Environment in Public Recreation and Sport Settings: A Natural Experiment in British Columbia, Canada

An Intervention To Enhance the Food Environment in Public Recreation and Sport Settings: A Natural Experiment in British Columbia, Canada

Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer

The Effectiveness of a Family-Centered Childhood Obesity Intervention at the YMCA: A Pilot Study

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