Outcomes of a Field Trial to Improve Children's Dietary Patterns and Physical Activity

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Authors

Russell V. Luepker · University of Minnesota

Abstract

The CATCH intervention was able to modify the fat content of school lunches, increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in PE, and improve eating and physical activity behaviors in children during 3 school years.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Health and Lifestyle Studies Physical Activity and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 275, Issue 10, pp. 768-768

DOI: 10.1001/jama.1996.03530340032026

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