HEALTHY Study Group Achieves Modest Improvement in School-Based Intervention

Summary

The HEALTHY study enrolled 6th grade students from 42 middle schools and followed them through 8th grade (n=4603). Schools were randomized 1:1 to either control (observation only) or a comprehensive intervention program that was conducted by teachers and school officials that targeted nutrition, physical activity, and personal behavior [The HEALTHY Study Group. Internatl J Obesity 2009].

  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Prevention & Screening
  • Obesity
  • Pediatric Nutrition
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