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Practicability of Implementing a Pilot School Based Obesity Prevention Program

Practicability of Implementing a Pilot School Based Obesity Prevention Program

Nahlaa Abdelwahab Khalifa
Copyright: © 2020 |Volume: 5 |Issue: 2 |Pages: 13
ISSN: 2639-7692|EISSN: 2639-7706|EISBN13: 9781799809043|DOI: 10.4018/IJARPHM.2020070103
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Khalifa, Nahlaa Abdelwahab. "Practicability of Implementing a Pilot School Based Obesity Prevention Program." IJARPHM vol.5, no.2 2020: pp.27-39. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJARPHM.2020070103

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Khalifa, N. A. (2020). Practicability of Implementing a Pilot School Based Obesity Prevention Program. International Journal of Applied Research on Public Health Management (IJARPHM), 5(2), 27-39. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJARPHM.2020070103

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Khalifa, Nahlaa Abdelwahab. "Practicability of Implementing a Pilot School Based Obesity Prevention Program," International Journal of Applied Research on Public Health Management (IJARPHM) 5, no.2: 27-39. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJARPHM.2020070103

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Abstract

Unhealthy diet and lifestyle behaviours are known to increase the risk of obesity and comorbidities. This article piloted the practicability of a school-based prevention program to control weight among schoolgirls. An eight-week comprehensive program was conducted on 66 adolescent females. Food habits and lifestyle survey was completed. Student health, nutrition, and physical activity knowledge was assessed. Physical education was applied. Subjective assessment of food/beverages at the school's canteen occurred and a sample of a healthy canteen was provided. Results showed students' unhealthy patterns in food habits and lifestyle. Significant changes were noticed in their overall positive responses to pre-and post-questions (P-value=001). Nearly 70% of food/beverage items were categorised as less healthy. School-based obesity prevention programs could support students in improving their eating patterns and weight status. The program could be replicated to improve students' lives in other locations. Benefits could include health and education ministries.

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