RESEARCH ARTICLE

Effectiveness of the Energize Elementary School Program to Improve Diet and Exercise

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Patrick C. Herbert PhD, CHES

Assistant Professor, ( [email protected] ), Department of Health Science, Towson University, Linthicum Hall, 101E Towson, MD 21252.

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David K. Lohrmann PhD, MCHES,

David K. Lohrmann PhD, MCHES

Professor and Interim Chair, ( [email protected] ), Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, 1025 E. 7th Street, Room 116, Bloomington, IN 47405.

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Dong-Chul Seo PhD,

Dong-Chul Seo PhD

Professor, ( [email protected] ), College of Health Sciences, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Soedaemoon-gu, Seoul, 120–750, South Korea.

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Anne D. Stright PhD,

Anne D. Stright PhD

Associate Professor, ( [email protected] ), Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, Indiana University, W.W. Wright Education Building, Room 4058, Bloomington, IN 47405.

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Lloyd J. Kolbe PhD,

Lloyd J. Kolbe PhD

Emeritus Professor, ( [email protected] ), Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405.

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Patrick C. Herbert PhD, CHES,

Corresponding Author

Patrick C. Herbert PhD, CHES

Assistant Professor, ( [email protected] ), Department of Health Science, Towson University, Linthicum Hall, 101E Towson, MD 21252.

David K. Lohrmann PhD, MCHES,

David K. Lohrmann PhD, MCHES

Professor and Interim Chair, ( [email protected] ), Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, 1025 E. 7th Street, Room 116, Bloomington, IN 47405.

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Dong-Chul Seo PhD,

Dong-Chul Seo PhD

Professor, ( [email protected] ), College of Health Sciences, Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Soedaemoon-gu, Seoul, 120–750, South Korea.

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Anne D. Stright PhD,

Anne D. Stright PhD

Associate Professor, ( [email protected] ), Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, Indiana University, W.W. Wright Education Building, Room 4058, Bloomington, IN 47405.

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Lloyd J. Kolbe PhD,

Lloyd J. Kolbe PhD

Emeritus Professor, ( [email protected] ), Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405.

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First published: 21 October 2013

https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.12094

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ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND

The rate of childhood obesity has more than tripled during the past 30 years. Research shows that prevention at an early age is more effective than treatment later in life. Energize is a multicomponent intervention incorporated into the school day that combines nutrition education and physical activity aimed at maintaining healthy weight among elementary school youth. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Energize program for changing dietary and physical activity habits compared to a control group of children not participating in the program.

METHODS

A total of 104, 3rd and 4th graders in 3 southern Indiana elementary schools took part in the study. A quasi-experimental design was used to assess dietary and exercise habits of students in Energize and control groups through 12-week diet/activity logs and post-test questionnaires after controlling for the pre-test results.

RESULTS

Energize reduced consumption of French fries and potato chips, but did not increase physical activity.

CONCLUSIONS

This study provides future researchers with a foundation for preparing longer studies of Energize or to compare multiple years of a standardized Energize curriculum.

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