Effects of a School-based Intervention to Increase the Water Consumption in Elementary School Children

2019 ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
School Based Intervention ◽  
School Based

scholarly journals Effects of a Teacher-Centred, School-Based Intervention Program on Health Behavior and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Elementary School Children

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clemens Drenowatz ◽  
Olivia Wartha ◽  
Susanne Brandstetter ◽  
Jürgen M. Steinacker
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
School Based Intervention ◽  
School Based ◽  
Age Related

The increasing prevalence of overweight and obese children along with accompanying comorbidities has prompted an early acknowledgement of a healthy lifestyle. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a teacher-centered, school-based intervention on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and health behavior in elementary school children. 935 first- and second-grade children in southwest Germany provided valid data at baseline and follow-up. Trained technicians measured height and weight along with blood pressure, cholesterol, and intra-abdominal fat to determine CVD risk. Parent questionnaires were used to assess children’s health behavior. Within one year CVD risk declined in the intervention group, particularly due to an attenuation of the age-related increase in mean arterial pressure. The age-related decline in habitual sports participation was attenuated, and children in the intervention groups displayed higher odds of playing outside. Further, the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages declined in the intervention group, and TV time remained stable, while it increased in the control group. These results indicate that a teacher-centered intervention positively affects health behavior and CVD risk. The incorporation of the intervention by the classroom-teacher should allow for a sustainable participation, which may result in more pronounced effects over time.

Changes in Nutrient Intakes of Elementary School Children Following a School-Based Intervention: Results from the CATCH Study

1996 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie A. Lytle ◽  
Elaine J. Stone ◽  
Milton Z. Nichaman ◽  
Cheryl L. Perry ◽  
Deanna H. Montgomery ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
School Based Intervention ◽  
School Based

Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity During Physical Education, Recess, and Class Time Among Elementary School Children in Qatar

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Lena Zimmo ◽  
Fuad Almudahka ◽  
Izzeldin Ibrahim ◽  
Mohamed G. Al-kuwari ◽  
Abdulaziz Farooq
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Class Time ◽  
School Based ◽  
School Day

Purpose: Schools provide opportunities for children to accumulate recommended daily moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). This study aimed to determine physical activity (PA) across the school day among elementary school children in Qatar. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 181 Grade 1 (5.8 ± 0.4 years) and Grade 4 (9.0 ± 0.5 years) children. Participants wore wrist-based accelerometers for 5 days to assess school-based PA. MVPA during physical education, recess, and class time were compared across sex, grade, and body mass index using general linear models. Results: Only 39.0% of this cohort met the recommended 30 min of MVPA during school hours. Fewer girls (23.2%) than boys (58.1%) achieved the school-based PA guidelines (p < .001). The children engaged in 19.0 ± 12.3%, 19.3 ± 8.6%, and 6.2 ± 3.4% of the designated physical education, recess, and class time in MVPA, respectively. Conclusion: Elementary school children in Qatar engage in inadequate MVPA during the school day, especially girls. Enhancing PA opportunities during physical education and recess is crucial.

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