Extrait

Background and study aims Schools are encouraged to promote physical activity, boost participation in sports and teach children about healthy foods, however there are no set guidelines on how to go about this. The PhunkyFoods programme is a primary school programme which aims to teach children about healthy lifestyles using fun activities and lessons as part of the standard curriculum. Teaching staff are given the necessary tools and information to teach the aims of the PhunkyFoods programme to pupils. The aim of this study is to see whether the PhunkyFoods programme works to help primary school children take up more physical activity and improve their knowledge of healthy food choices. The results of this study will be used to assess whether the PhunkyFoods programme could be tested in a much larger study involving many more schools. Who can participate? Children in Year 2 (age 6-7) and Year 4 (age 8-9) attending schools participating in the study.. What does the study involve? Children attending participating schools take part in new activities as part of the PhunkyFoods programme during normal school hours alongside the standard curriculum for 18 months. Participating children, parents and school staff are asked to complete questionnaires and attend interviews. Children’s height and weight is recorded. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? Not provided at time of registration. Where is the study run from? Leeds Beckett University (UK) When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? June 2012 to April 2015 Who is funding the study? Nestlé UK Healthy Kids Programme (UK) Who is the main contact? Prof P Sahota

Critère d'inclusion

• Implementation of a healthy lifestyle (nutrition and physical activity) intervention in primary schools

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