Evaluation of a after-school childhood obesity prevention program.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Childhood obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Public Health - Health promotion/education

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000692033
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Newcastle

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-08-20
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 33

Inclusion Criteria

Children age 5-12 years attending a specific school in the Hunter Region and their parent/s.

Exclusion Criteria

None.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in body mass index (BMI) . BMI is calculated from height and weight (kg/m squared). Height is measured to 0.1 cm on a portable Holtain stadiometer. Weight is measured using calibrated digital scales that measure to 0.1 kg.[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Energy intake, measured by Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ)[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months];Child Fruit and Vegetable Self-efficacy by a developed Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) Questionnaire[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months];Child behavioural capabilities for fruit and vegetables by a developed Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) Questionnaire[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months];Child fruit and vegetable situation. By a developed Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) Questionnaire[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months];Child fruit and vegetable Outcome expectations by a developed Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) Questionnaire[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months];Child fruit and vegetable social environment by a developed Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) Questionnaire[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months]